About Us
In 1992, Catherine King founded King Law Office with a calling to serve families in Redding, CA — and over three decades, she's built it into a true community fixture. Guided by faith and a deep well of empathy, Catherine and her dedicated team offer more than legal expertise; they bring a compassionate, listening presence to every client relationship. Catherine believes in walking alongside clients with genuine care, honoring their unique legacy vision, and working diligently to help them achieve their estate planning goals.
Legacy building, commitment to excellence, and a community-first mindset set the firm apart as a trusted and faithful legal ally.
Key Responsibilities
- Client Interaction: Serve as a compassionate point of contact for clients navigating trust administration, probate, and conservatorship proceedings. Demonstrate an ability to explain complex legal processes in clear, understandable terms, provide regular case updates, and offer steady support during what is often a difficult and emotional time. Support the firm's long-term client relationship model by helping clients feel protected, understood, and confident in their planning.
- Estate Planning: Lead and support estate planning matters, including client design meetings, attorney review, and signing meetings. Draft, review, and analyze estate planning documents, including trusts, wills, powers of attorney, advance health care directives, deeds, and related planning documents.
- Trust Administration: Administer routine trusts, including trustee guidance, beneficiary notices, asset inventory and valuation, accountings, distributions, and final closure.
- Probate & Estate Administration: Manage probate matters from petition through final distribution. Handle estate administration matters that fall between probate and trust administration, including small-estate affidavits, spousal property petitions, summary procedures, and matters requiring attorney judgment.
- Case & Document Management: Independently manage a substantial and varied caseload, tracking critical deadlines, court dates, and filing requirements, while prioritizing competing demands and maintaining meticulous, organized case files.
- Efficiency: Quickly learns our processes and adapts to proven workflows. Given our flat-fee case structure, the ability to collaborate effectively with legal assistants, paralegals, and firm leadership to move matters forward efficiently, while maintaining a high level of client service, is essential.
Qualifications
- Experience: 3–5 years of legal experience in trust/estate administration, conservatorships and probate.
- Licensing: Licensed to practice law in the State of California.
- Legal Knowledge: Working knowledge of the California Probate Code, trust administration and fiduciary duties, will and trust drafting, estate and gift tax basics, and conservatorship and guardianship proceedings.
- Court & Filing Proficiency: Experience preparing and filing pleadings, petitions, and probate court documents, along with familiarity with local probate court rules and procedures (e.g., Shasta County Superior Court).
- Drafting & Analytical Skills: Ability to draft wills, trusts, powers of attorney, healthcare directives, and related estate planning instruments, plus strong legal research and analytical skills for resolving complex trust and estate disputes.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency with legal practice management and document drafting software (e.g., Clio, Law Matics, WealthCounsel, or similar platforms), Microsoft Office, and e-filing systems.
- Personal Attributes: Strong attention to detail, a proactive problem-solving mindset, and a compassionate, service-oriented personality with a strong work ethic.
- Organization & Communication: Exceptional organizational and time-management abilities, with the ability to manage multiple cases efficiently and communicate effectively with clients, colleagues, and the court.
Compensation & Benefits
We are proud to offer a competitive compensation package, including:
- Base Salary (Competitive pay based on experience and qualifications.)
- 401(k) Plan
- Work-Life Balance
- Paid Time Off
Application Requirements
To be considered for this position, please submit the following:
1. Resume highlighting your relevant experience and qualifications.
2. Cover Letter explaining your interest in this role and our firm.
3. Writing Sample demonstrating your ability to draft legal documents or correspondence relevant to trusts and estates law.
Why Join Us?
- Mission-Driven Practice: We prioritize providing tailored legal strategies that address clients' unique needs, offering holistic support during challenging times.
- Community and Accessibility: Join a firm that combines traditional values with modern tools, offering virtual consultations and easy-to-use client portals.
- Location & Community: Located at the northern gateway to California, Redding is a vibrant regional hub known for its stunning natural landscapes, over 200 miles of hiking and biking trails, and a warm, tight-knit community spirit. As the largest city in the North State, Redding offers small-town charm alongside a thriving mix of retail, education, and professional services — making it a wonderful place to build both a career and a life.
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
