Mid-Senior Litigation Associate

Winter Is Coming. Billables Are Here.Maximise your chances of a successful application to this job by ensuring your CV and skills are a good match.Mueller Christensen LLP seeks a Mid-Senior Litigation Associate with 5+ years of experience - a battle-tested litigator of courage, cunning, and billing discipline, ready to ride boldly into depositions, stand fast in court, and survive motion practice without losing head, heart, or momentum.We are not looking for a scribe. We are looking for a knight of the realm - one who can handle written discovery, depositions, law and motion practice, court appearances, and case management independently, while working closely with partners on strategy and supervising junior attorneys who have not yet earned their spurs.If opposing counsel breathing fire only sharpens your focus, then you may be the sworn sword we seek.Compensation & BenefitsBase salary: approximately $200,000 annually, depending on experienceMinimum billable requirement: 1,750 hours annuallyBonus eligibility under a fixed formula based on hours and performanceRetirement plan with firm matchingMedical, dental, and vision insuranceCLE and professional development supportPaid time off and firm holidaysHybrid flexibilityCompensation: $200,000 yearly based on experienceResponsibilities: Mueller Christensen LLP offers attorneys the chance to build sophisticated practices in a supportive and flexible environment, with substantial client contact and meaningful professional growth. Here, you may sharpen your craft, prove your loyalty, and perhaps become not just counsel, but legend.In this role, you will:Command written discoveryTake and defend depositions independentlyDraft, argue, and defend motionsAppear in court prepared, composed, and ready to advocateManage cases from initial pleadings through resolution or trialSupervise and develop junior attorneys on active mattersQualifications: J.D. from an accredited law schoolActive California Bar membership in good standingAt least 5 years of civil or probate litigation experienceStrong research, writing, and analytical skillsExperience managing cases and deadlines independently in a fast-paced environmentExcellent interpersonal and client communication skillsAbout CompanyMueller Christensen LLP is a growing boutique litigation firm based in Torrance, CA, with an additional office in Lake Forest. We're an early-stage and growing firm of creative, curious litigators focused on Civil Litigation , Probate & Trust Litigation , Professional Liability , and Appeals . We represent a range of clients, from Major League Baseball organizations and law firms to businesses and individuals, across a focused set of practice areas where we do our best and most meaningful work.Our culture is smart, direct, and a little bit nerdy. xijylhu We value strategy as much as storytelling, candor as much as craft, and we believe great teams, like great stories, need all kinds of advocates.#WHLAW2Compensation details: 2 Yearly SalaryPI9c25f8c1c9d6-35216-40549554

Created: 2026-05-16