Our talent Acquisition mission
We value the collective work and contributions of all individual staff members at Modern Law. We evaluate our compensation against peers in our industry and marketplace. Our firm was designed to prioritize work life balance in the legal profession and we strive to uphold our company culture. We know that culture and compensation aren’t enough and we prioritize creating an exceptional experience for our team.
Benefits
Flex Time
The standard 8 to 5 schedule is too outdated for a law firm with “Modern” in the name. We refuse to forget that our employees have many other titles in addition to their professional ones. Have to pick your kid up from school? Flex. Middle of the day oil change? Flex. Hate working early mornings? Flex.
Work From Home
...or wherever you want. We love working remotely so much we dedicated a Core Value to it, “Mobility and Accessibility”. Our work environment provides a high level of flexibility in terms of how and where we work. We’d rather you spend that extra commuting time with your family, doing something you enjoy, or taking care of your wellbeing.
Time Off
Our staff observe all eleven (11) Federal Holidays with pay, and receive one additional paid floating holiday for any date of their choice to be used each year. Full time employees within 3 years receive 120 hours of accrued paid time off annually. The carryover limit is 40 hours and the maximum balance is 160 hours. Employees within 3-6 years accrue 160 hours of paid time off annually with a carryover limit of 60 hours and a maximum balance of 220 hours. After 6 years, our Employees earn 200 hours of paid time off with an 80 hour carryover limit and a maximum balance of 280 hours.
Health Coverage
We cover up to 80% of the premium of Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) EverydayHealth PPO Silver 5800/100 and up to 50% of the premium for their Dependents. We offer a Dependent Care FSA plan, a Health Savings Account (HSA) plan, a High-Deductible Health Plan, Health Flex Savings Account (FSA), and Short Term Disability Insurance.
Bonuses and Budgets
Commission
Our attorneys and legal professionals receive bonus commissions for every consultation and conversion.
Performance
We offer our employees bonus incentives without caps to incentivize excellent work, client satisfaction, and positive culture within the organization. Bonus structures are tailored for each position and department.
Recruitment
Existing employees who recruit a full time paralegal or attorney to join Modern Law will receive a $5,000 commission for each attorney and $2,500 commission for each paralegal.
Referrals
Any person who refers a client to Modern Law is eligible for a $200 referral fee, even our employees! Bonus: the client will also receive $100 credit toward their account after 90 days.
Tech Budget
Full time employees are provided an annual $1500 budget to be used toward additional software and/or any physical or technological equipment they may want to use to enhance productivity and enjoyment.
Health Budget
We provide all Employees access to a $500 annual health and wellness budget. This budget may be used for any equipment, classes, memberships, apps, etc that support your overall wellness and whole health.
Education
Our full time employees receive up to $5250 per year for student loan payments or current eligible educational expenses.
Legal
We cover the costs of CLE and bar dues for attorneys and family law legal paraprofessionals up to $1,500 annually. We also provide biweekly CLE during company meetings.
Open positions
Family Law Attorney
Our law firm is looking for an attorney who is ready to represent our existing client base. The ideal candidate will work closely with the firm’s clients, administrative staff, and senior partners. If you have the ability to handle a diverse caseload, have stellar research and writing skills, can communicate effectively, and use today’s technology well, please start your application today!
Law Student Intern
Modern Law is seeking law students to join our Summer Legal Internship from May through August of 2025. This is a great opportunity for law students wanting to gain hands-on legal experience in family law. Our biggest priority is to provide our law students with the most meaningful and practical experience during their time with us. We are passionate about family law and are honored to give back to the next generation of lawyers! Our legal internship program is an immersive experience where our law students regularly interact with our legal team through court shadowing, team meetings, and mentorship. Our law students will gain hands-on legal experience through our Legal Clinic providing pro bono and limited scope help to family law clients. This allows for real-world skill building, client interaction, and the opportunity to discover your areas of interest as a future lawyer.
