Post-Bar Law Clerk/Associate
Post-Bar Law Clerk / Associate Attorney Job Description: Modern Family Law is looking to hire a limited number of exceptional candidates to join our firm in a Law Clerk role with transition to an Associate Attorney upon licensure. This exciting position will provide a unique opportunity for successful candidates to work closely with our experienced attorneys and in-house Director of Legal Learning and Development to gain hands-on experience, mentorship support, and specialized education and training in family law and advocacy. Upon successful completion of clerkship and licensure, candidates will transition directly to a Level 1 Associate Attorney position with Modern Family Law.
The ideal candidate will be a disciplined and highly motivated self-starter who is compassionate and passionate about helping others. Applicants should excel in critical thinking, creative problem solving, time and task management, organizational skills, effective communication, negotiation and listening skills, professionalism, research and writing.
Law Clerk Roles and Responsibilities include:
- Completion of the firm’s attorney onboarding training
- Seek and implement feedback from attorney mentors
- Conduct legal research and draft memos
- Shadow attorneys to observe various meetings, hearings, mediations, etc.
- Attend court sessions to become familiar with courtroom etiquette and judges
- Attend matter status meetings, initial client interviews, team meetings, and client strategy sessions with supervising attorneys
- Draft and/or edit draft petitions, motions, responses, proposed orders, settlement agreements, etc.
- Assist with discovery and work with paralegals to complete sworn financial statements and other disclosures
- Work with attorneys to prepare for hearings, including witness preparation, strategy, etc.
- Engage in litigation practice skills sessions
As a Post Bar Law Clerk / Associate Attorney at MFL you will learn following and more:
- Effective client management and communication
- How to deal with opposing counsel
- Upholding the highest ethical standards
- How to build a good reputation and personal brand
- Effective Time Management
- How to approach and work up a case
- How and why to properly document your work
- How to organize and manage your files and dockets
- How to prepare for hearings/meetings/mediations, etc.
- How to be a better listener
- How to conduct yourself in court
- Tips and Tricks for Good Advocacy
What sets our firm apart? We set our attorneys up for success by providing customized Legal Learning and Development training, along with dedicated Finance, Marketing, IT, and HR teams. This allows our attorneys to have the tools and time they need to passionately advocate for their clients. You’ll be part of a collaborative and supportive team of experienced attorneys who all work together to share insights and best practices. We are eager to provide you with everything you need to excel in your work and grow your career while helping others.
Here are some of the benefits we offer:
- Work/life balance : The ability to work remotely or from the office (at the employee’s discretion)
- Earning potential : Competitive base compensation with performance-based incentives, profitability bonuses for our Associate Attorneys and an income guarantee to ensure stability.
- Benefits : Comprehensive benefits include healthcare options (medical, dental, vision, disability and life), and a 401K retirement plan with immediate participation and matching.
- Technology : Our Mac-based hardware and cutting-edge software solutions enable a collaborative and communicative remote environment that is user friendly.
- Learning and Development : Our in-house Learning and Development program allows all employees to be successful at MFL and further develop their strengths and areas of interest.
EEO Statement At Modern Family Law, we are committed to equal employment opportunities for all individuals in accordance with applicable laws. We celebrate and embrace inclusion and diversity as part of our identity. Reasonable accommodation will be made available throughout the application process and in the performance of essential job functions for individuals with disabilities.
Join Modern Family Law today and be a part of empowering people to transition to the next chapter of their lives!
