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The Goralka Law Firm, P.C.: Building Legacies through Strategic Legal Counsel

Preserving, protecting, and enhancing the legacies of successful families, business owners, and real estate investors is our core mission at The Goralka Law Firm, P.C.

From our Sacramento, CA office, we provide comprehensive legal services in the areas of:

Taxation: Minimizing income and estate tax burdens for our clients.
Estate Planning: Crafting customized plans to ensure smooth wealth transfer and protect loved ones.
Business Planning & Transactions: Guiding clients through complex business ventures and asset transactions.
Probate & Trust Administration: Efficiently managing estates and ensuring beneficiaries' fulfillment of wishes.

Why The Goralka Law Firm, P.C.?

AV-rated firm: Recognized for the highest level of legal ability and ethical standards.
Exceptional and diverse team: Collaborative environment fostering professional growth.
Meaningful work: Contributing to clients' financial security and achieving their long-term goals.

Currently Hiring:

Attorney - Estate Planning / Business Transactions

The Goralka Law Firm is Sacramento, CA based and for over 20 years has attracted a caring, motivated, and talented team of lawyers and support staff who provide tax planning, estate planning, trust administration and business transaction services. We help successful families, business owners and real estate owners minimize income and estate tax to better protect their assets. As a result, our clients can transition their legacies and family values to the next generation. A key measure to our success is that we are now serving the second and third generations of these families.

While we are a small, boutique firm, we are nationally recognized for our unique and creative solutions for tax and estate planning challenges.

We are seeking an Attorney who has recently begun their legal career and has discovered that their present firm does not provide them with the culture and professional development that they had hoped for. A good candidate will have some estate planning or business transaction experience and/or would like the training and mentoring to grow their career in these areas.

Qualifications for this position Include:

JD degree from an accredited law firm
California Bar License in good standing
2 years Estate Planning, Trusts and Probate a plus
2 years Business Transactions a plus
2 years prior experience as a Legal Assistant or Paralegal a plus
2 years proficiency in designing and drafting estate plans a plus
Proficiency in business transactions and entity formation a plus
Strong research skills
Desire to become a Certified Specialist with our firm covering related costs
Prefers working in a small firm environment, is organized and likes multi-tasking without being micromanaged
Enjoys multiple client interactions and problem solving
Strong oral and written communication skills
Strong computer literacy and proficiency in Microsoft Suite.

This career growth position offers a salary commensurate with experience, annual performance bonus, and competitive benefits. We also offer a commission for bringing in new clients.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Competitive

Benefits:

401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift
Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

Do you have either Estate Planning or Business Transaction Experience?

Experience:

Law office: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

If you're passionate about estate planning and thrive in a challenging yet rewarding environment, we encourage you to apply.

To learn more about our firm and apply, please email both your resume and cover letter to: [email protected]

Please note that this job description is intended to be a summary of key responsibilities and qualifications. The full job description will be provided to candidates who advance in the hiring process.

Estate Planning Paralegal

We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Paralegal to join our legal team. The ideal candidate will assist attorneys in all stages of litigation, corporate transactions, and estate planning.

Postion Summary:

·Provide direct support to President of firm both professionally and personally handling all aspects of President’s office as requested.
Draft legal documents and correspondence for trust administration, probate, estate planning, business, corporate and high net-worth/advanced planning clients as needed.
Manage and oversee procedures and processes to streamline and improve operations

Paralegal Responsibilities:

Daily meetings with President to review priorities
Meet with President after each “Advanced Planning” meeting to review and summarize next steps
Draft Engagement Agreements for new clients/matters
Revise letters and client correspondence written by President
Revise articles for President
Schedule appointments for business, corporate and high net-worth clients
Follow-up with high net-worth clients who did not engage after initial consultation
Return calls for high net-worth clients with questions and comments from President
Monitor President’s email for urgent and important matters
Maintain and update office memorandums
Revise unique legal documents to be saved in the Form File
Print documents for President
Prepare Seminars/Webinars and related documents for President’s participation and assist with presentations
Direct administrative support (both personal and professional) to President of firm to include, but not limited to:
- Oversee Calendar and Calendar appointments/items (ensure JMG has sufficient time for meetings/hearings/seminars, etc.);
- Assist with scheduling client meetings and greeting clients;
- Respond to client requests as requested by the President to include any needs, solutions to any problems, changes to client’s documents and organize/summarize all items communicated to President;
- Organize and update
- Type/compose correspondence as needed/requested;
- Internet research as requested;
- Organization/tracking of President’s travel accommodations
- Routine filing
Draft estate and tax planning documents for capital gains planning engagements and high net worth clients
Maintain Corporate Shield Service Clients throughout the enrolled year and preparing minutes and related documents as needed
Meet with estate planning clients to sign documents
Notarize client documents (if currently a notary)
Discuss questions and comments from estate planning and asset protection clients
Act as witness during signing appointment as needed
All other projects as assigned

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual looking to grow their career in the legal field. If you meet the requirements above, we encourage you to apply for this position.

Qualifications

Certified Notary Public
Legal administrative experience
Strong research skills, including legal research
Experience in legal case management and document review
Excellent writing and legal drafting skills
Previous paralegal experience in Estate Planning; Trust Administration; Probate; Taxation; Business Law
Proficient in proofreading and transcription
Knowledge of contracts and document management systems
Data entry and clerical experience
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail