Job Summary
The program offers residents the opportunity to gain hands-on training in significant areas of family law and courtroom representation, laying the groundwork for advancement to the Associate Attorney position. In this capacity, the attorney will be responsible for overseeing a variety of cases related to divorce, child custody, and financial support.
Responsibilities
- Manage a caseload that includes divorce, child custody, and financial support matters.
- Participate in training on substantive family law and courtroom advocacy.
- Prepare for transition to an Associate Attorney role upon completion of residency.
Qualifications
- Must possess a Juris Doctor degree from a law school accredited by the ABA.
- Applicants must be registered to take the Bar exam in July 2027.
- Must successfully pass the MPRE.
- Approval for the Character & Fitness application is required.
Modern Family Law provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
