Modern Family Law (MFL) is a rapidly expanding national law firm specializing in Family Law, seeking 3Ls and recent graduates for their Residency Program in Texas. This role involves training in family law and courtroom advocacy, with the goal of transitioning to an Associate Attorney position upon passing the Bar exam.

Responsibilities

• Thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment while managing multiple responsibilities with attention to detail
• Work as part of a team in a respectful and growth-oriented environment
• Be eager to learn, grow, practice, and incorporate feedback
• Complete training and develop skills in client conversion
• Proactively study, build confidence, ask questions, complete assignments, and prepare to handle client matters from start to finish upon completion of Residency

Skills

• Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited law school
• Register for the upcoming July or February Bar exam
• Attain a passing score on the MPRE before sitting for the Bar exam
• Timely submission and approval of Character & Fitness application by the State Bar
• Submission of cover letter, law school transcript, and responses to candidate questionnaire
• Experience in Family Law Clinics is a plus
• Mock Trial experience is a plus

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Work from Anywhere -- eligible after 6 months
• Health insurance with an optional HSA
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee assistance program
• Voluntary accident insurance
• Voluntary life
• Voluntary disability
• Voluntary long-term care
• Voluntary critical illness and cancer insurance
• Pet insurance
• Commuter and Transit programs may also be available in certain markets.

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