Mid-Senior Associate Attorney

Mid Level or Senior Litigation AssociateMueller Christensen LLPWinter Is Coming. Billables Are Here.Mueller Christensen LLP seeks a Mid Level or Senior Litigation Associate with at least 5 years of experience to join our growing practice. This is an excellent opportunity for a battle-tested attorney ready to claim glory, wield the sharp steel of written discovery, and take their rightful seat among the advocates of the realm.We are not looking for a mere scribe. We are looking for a knight of the realm — a litigator of courage, cunning, and endurance — one who can ride boldly into depositions, stand fast in court, and survive motion practice without losing head, heart, or billing discipline.Our clients include Major League Baseball teams, law firms, businesses of all kinds, and individuals in every phase of trust and probate litigation. In other words, from great houses to common folk, from dragonlords to second sons, the disputes are many and the stakes are high.The ideal candidate will have strong experience with written discovery, depositions, law and motion practice, court appearances, and case management. Candidates should be comfortable handling substantive responsibilities independently while working closely with partners on strategy and client development, as well as supervising junior attorneys who have not yet earned their spurs.If you can keep your composure while opposing counsel breathes fire, if you know that a deposition is coming, and if you understand that in this profession you either win the motion or you die inside revising it, then you may be the sworn sword we seek.QualificationsJ.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 in a fast-paced environmentExcellent interpersonal and client communication skillsCompensation & 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 insurancePaid time off and firm holidaysMueller 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 discovery like a small council plotting warTake depositions with the calm menace of a dragon circling King's LandingDraft motions with the force of Dracarys and the precision of Valyrian steelAppear in court prepared, composed, and ready to defend your client's bannerSupervise junior attorneys still learning that the night is dark and full of redlinesLet us be plain: all lawyers must bill. But not all lawyers can do it with honor, strategy, and style.So if you are ready to serve the realm, outmaneuver your adversaries, and become the knight of the realm our clients deserve, we invite you to present yourself.The saddle is empty. The docket is full. The realm needs counsel.To apply, please submit a resume, writing sample, and brief cover letter to cmueller@mclitigation.com.