Posted on Feb 24, 2023

We're AV rated in Tax, Estate Planning and Business law and are seeking candidates with two years of experience as a Paralegal in business law & estate planning. If you have experience in or are interested in working in the legal field in an established & successful office environment, don’t hesitate to apply.

Job Title

Attorney - Business Law & Estate Planning (2 Positions)

Work Location

Sacramento, CA

Salary

  • Competitive salary D.O.E.
  • Benefits and 12 employer paid holidays 

Description

AV rated Tax, Estate Planning and Business law firm is seeking candidates with two years of experience as a practicing Attorney in Business law & Estate Planning. If you have experience in or are interested in working in an established & successful office environment, don’t hesitate to apply.

Responsibilities include: in the Practice Areas of Business Law & Trusts & Estates:

  • Assisting clients by providing legal support & guidance to navigate complex legal issues.
  • Managing relationships with multiple clients.
  • Communicating with clients to understand their legal concerns and needs to help provide them with essential pieces of advice.
  • Strategizing on how to resolve the clients’ cases in a favorable manner.
  • Building trustworthy relationships with clients.
  • Working on multiple existing business & estate planning engagements.
  • Working on new business & estate planning engagements.
  • Assisting and advising businesses on establishing their company's structure, policies, objectives, and procedures for their business operations.
  • Drafting, reviewing, completing, and filing legal paperwork related to business operations.
  • Negotiating contract terms, transactions, and settlements on behalf of the businesses involved.
  • Proficiency with designing and drafting estate plans. Experience with business transactions and entity formation.

Experience:

  • Business Transactions: 2 years (preferred)
  • Estate Planning & Trusts: 2 years (preferred)

Knowledge, Skills & License/Certification:

  • California State Bar licensed & in good standing.
  • J.D. degree from an accredited law school. 
  • Superior verbal and written communication skills.
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with individuals at all levels.
  • Ability to interface with clients on a regular basis.
  • Must be a self-starter with superior organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple assignments independently.
  • Possesses excellent critical thinking, analytical, reasoning, and negotiation skills.
  • Shows good leadership, organizational, time management, and multitasking skills.
  • Can work under time constraints to meet deadlines.
  • PC literate and have other relevant technology competencies (including Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, etc.).
  • Excellent research skills.
  • Ability to work on cases independently.
  • WealthCounsel or Hot Docs experience.
  • Prior accounting or paralegal experience preferred.

Benefits:

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

Schedule:

Monday to Friday

Application Questions:

  • How many years experience as an Attorney?
  • What area of law have you practiced? 

Please email cover letters & resumes to: info@goralkalawfirm.com

All inquiries are kept confidential.

Sacramento Estate Planning, Tax Planning and Business Attorney.

I’m John Goralka, a Sacramento Estate Planning, Tax Planning and Business Attorney at the Goralka Law Firm, P.C. If you have an estate, tax or business situation needing legal help, contact our team for experienced and friendly advice. You can contact us at 916-440-8036. Alternatively, you can use our convenient online contact form here on our website. We listen, and you can have your questions answered, your case evaluated, and explore your options for getting the legal help you need. 

There are almost 200,000 attorneys in the state of California, and fewer than 100 of those attorneys are State Bar Specialists in Estate Planning, Trusts and Probate and State Bar Specialists in Taxation.  I am one of the few attorneys with both critical specializations.  I passed the California CPA examination and am a former income tax auditor and hearing officer.  I am also recognized as a top attorney in the United States by US News and World Reports and by Best Lawyers and hold an AV rating from Martindale which is the premiere rating organization for attorneys.  The AV rating is the highest possible rating for legal experience and for legal ethics.  

For help with estate planning, business planning or tax planning, please contact our office.