Family Law Attorney - Shanker Legal Inc.; Remote

We are seeking a dynamic full-time Family Law Attorney. This is a full-time, hybrid exempt position that combines remote work with in-office work at our Fresno, California office, along with in-person court appearances and client meetings as needed. A successful candidate must have at least 1 year of experience practicing law in California. While experience in family law is preferred, it is not required, and the Firm is willing to train the right candidate.

Strong writing, analytical, and advocacy 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 all Attorneys is 1700 hours. For information on our unique practice, please visit  .

Duties and Responsibilities:

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 through our Attorney Training Program, and we are willing to train attorneys who are new to family law.

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

• Represents clients in a full range of family law matters, including dissolution of marriage, legal separation, nullity, parentage, child custody and visitation, child and spousal support, and the characterization and division of community and separate property.
• Prepares, files, and serves pleadings and Judicial Council forms, including petitions, responses, Requests for Order, declarations, and Income and Expense Declarations.
• Manages financial disclosure and discovery, including preliminary and final declarations of disclosure, written discovery, subpoenas, and depositions.
• Appears in court for hearings, trials, settlement conferences, and case management conferences, and prepares clients for Family Court Services mediation.
• Prepares, responds to, and argues requests for domestic violence restraining orders.
• Prepares guideline child and spousal support calculations using support software such as Disso Master or XSpouse (training provided).
• Drafts and negotiates marital settlement agreements, stipulations, judgments, and premarital and postmarital agreements.
• Handles post-judgment matters, including requests to modify custody and support orders and enforcement proceedings.
• Conducts legal research and analysis on family law issues, including the California Family Code, case law, and local rules of court, and prepares briefs and memoranda.
• Maintains positive, collaborative and professional relationships with other attorneys and support staff.
• Develops trust with clients, meeting their expectations, goals, and deadlines, and guides them with compassion and clarity through emotionally difficult matters.
• Takes a holistic approach to legal representation focusing on practical outcomes and legal risk management.
• Develops professional skill set in family law practice, including growing expertise through the Firm’s Attorney Training Program.
• Performs 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:

• Active member in good standing of the State Bar of California, required.
• One or more years of experience practicing law in CA, required.
• Experience in family law, preferred but not required; the Firm is willing to train.
• Litigation or courtroom experience, desired.
• Strong listening and communication skills, including a demonstrated ability to develop rapport with clients and witnesses.
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