Junior Litigation Associate

Real Work, From Day One.

Mueller Christensen LLP is looking for a Junior Litigation Associate with 2+ years of experience, someone early in their career who is hungry for real litigation work, not a paper-shuffling apprenticeship.

At a boutique firm, you will not spend your first two years reviewing documents in a windowless room. You will be in the work, drafting discovery, preparing for depositions, arguing routine motions, and building the skills that take years to develop at larger firms. You will also be seen. Partners will know your name because they will be working directly alongside you.

We are not looking for someone who already knows everything. We are looking for someone with strong fundamentals, a serious work ethic, and the instinct to figure out what they do not know yet.

We require 3 days per week in the office (Torrance), with 2 days per week available for remote work.

Compensation & Benefits
Base salary: approximately $140,000 annually, depending on experience
Minimum billable requirement: 1,600 hours annually
Bonus eligibility under a fixed formula based on hours and performance
Retirement plan with firm matching
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
CLE and professional development support
Paid time off and firm holidays
Hybrid flexibility
Compensation: $140,000 - $150,000 yearly

Responsibilities: Mueller Christensen offers attorneys the chance to engage in real client contact, have genuine autonomy, and room to grow. Here is what this role looks like day to day:
Draft and respond to written discovery across civil and probate matters under partner and senior attorney supervision
Assist with deposition preparation (research, exhibit organization, outlines) and observe and support depositions as you develop toward taking them independently
Research and draft motions, including oppositions, supporting memoranda, and routine law and motion work
Appear in court on uncontested and routine matters, with a clear path toward more complex appearances as your experience grows
Assist with case management across active matters, including deadlines, filings, client updates, and file organization
Collaborate with partners and senior attorneys on case strategy, with increasing independence as you demonstrate judgment and capability

Qualifications: J.D. from an accredited law school
Active California Bar membership in good standing
At least 2 years of civil or probate litigation experience
Strong research, writing, and analytical skills
Organized, deadline-driven, and capable of managing multiple matters without letting anything fall through the cracks
Hungry to learn, willing to ask questions, and honest about what you do not know yet

About Company
We are a team of approachable, no-nonsense lawyers dedicated to solving problems and delivering real outcomes. Our practice areas include Probate and Trust Litigation, Business Litigation, and General Liability Defense. We pride ourselves on being a welcoming firm where everyone can bring their authentic selves to work. (Yes, that means your Funko Pop collection and Harry Potter references will fit right in.) We’re grounded, but we also know how to laugh and celebrate our quirks.

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Compensation details: 140000-150000 Yearly Salary

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