Associate/Senior Attorney - Shankar Legal Inc. (Remote)

SJCL; California; A distancia; USD 110.000 - 175.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Work from home

Opportunities for advancement

Descripción de la vacante

A dynamic law firm is seeking a full-time Workplace and Campus Investigations Attorney to work fully remote. The ideal candidate must possess at least three years of experience practicing law in California, with strong writing and analytical skills. Responsibilities include conducting investigations, drafting reports, and engaging with clients. The compensation range is $110,000 - $175,000 based on qualifications. The firm offers excellent benefits including health insurance and opportunities for advancement.

Formación

• Must have strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Spanish language skills (written and verbal) are preferred.
• Demonstrated curiosity and openness to learning new skills.

Responsabilidades

• Conduct investigations from intake to completion.
• Draft detailed investigative reports and documents.
• Engage in client communications about investigations.

Conocimientos

Strong listening and communication skills

Strong client communication skills

Strong writing and analytical skills

Time management skills

Ability to assess facts impartially

Flexibility and adaptability

Educación

Three years of experience practicing law in CA

California driver's license

Herramientas

Adobe Acrobat Pro

Zoom

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)

Descripción del empleo

Associate/Senior Attorney - Shankar Legal Inc. (Remote)

We are seeking a dynamic full-time Workplace and Campus Investigations Attorney. This is a full-time, fully remote exempt position. A successful candidate must have at least three years of experience practicing law in California. While experience in employment or labor law (for at least two of those three years) is preferred, it is not required. Attorneys with experience in education law highly desired. Shankar Legal, Inc. is interested in candidates who demonstrate the interpersonal and analytical skills necessary to conduct effective investigations. Strong writing and analytical skills are essential to this position. Compensation will be determined based on qualifications and experience. Excellent benefits provided including medical, dental, vision. The Firm’s annual billable requirement for Attorneys is 1600 hours. For information on our unique practice, please visit www.slegalinc.com .

Our firm encourages employees at every level to take an active role in the development and success of the firm. Shankar Legal, Inc. provides all Attorneys with robust ongoing training in neutral investigations through our Attorney Training Program.

Duties and Responsibilities

The essential functions (i.e., fundamental job duties of the position), subject to shareholder supervision, are as follows:

• Conduct investigations from intake to completion
• Exercise judgment to gather relevant evidence, including through witness interviews and documentary evidence
• Evaluate the reliability of evidence gathered during the investigation using credibility factors, legal experience and critical thinking skills
• Draft detailed investigative reports, documents, and correspondence
• Engage in regular client communications regarding scope, status, and findings related to an investigation
• Receive ongoing training and mentorship
• Occasional travel required and, Perform other duties as appropriate to the skill, experience and education level of the candidate, and the needs of the Firm, including completing administrative duties to meet Firm objectives.

Education and Experience

• Three years of experience practicing law in CA, required
• Previous experience with neutral investigations, desired
• Previous experience with educational institutions, desiredExposure to the special education field, desired
• Strong listening and communication skills, including a demonstrated ability to develop rapport with witnesses
• Strong client communication skills, including experience working with clients in high consequence legal disputes
• Demonstrated curiosity and openness to learning new skills and the ability to accept and implement feedback
• Ability to assess facts with impartiality and mitigate personal biases
• Strong time management skills and demonstrated ability to work independently to complete tasks under tight deadlines
• Ability to maximize time and effort in addressing position responsibilities, as well as quick adaptation to changes in priorities
• Positive, professional and approachable attitude and demeanor and the ability to collaborate with others
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English required. Spanishlanguage skills (written and verbal) are strongly preferred.
• Understanding of legal language, principles, and research methods (including experience using online research platforms).
• Must have excellent organizational skills and ability to effectively prioritize to meet deadlines.
• Must be experienced with Adobe Acrobat Pro, Zoom, and Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook and Power Point (firm uses cloud-based platforms such as Office 365)
• Must have California drivers’ license
• Must have a can-do attitude, be flexible and be comfortable working in a fast-paced,collaborative,and entrepreneurial business culture.
• Health insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Work from home

The salary range for this role is $110,000 - $175,000 and represents the Firm’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. Actual compensation will depend on several factors, including but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant experience and qualifications.

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Shankar Legal Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on any protected class under California state or federal law. Reasonable accommodations for those with disabilities to perform essential functions will be provided.