Criminal Defense Lawyer


Job Details

Description

Our firm is growing! We're seeking a well-qualified attorney who can handle a robust caseload comprised of both felonies and misdemeanors. The Law Offices of Anna R. Yum prides itself on helping our clients come out of an extremely difficult and emotional process by knowing that they had a team behind them that truly cared and fought for them throughout the legal process. We offer a competitive benefits package and bonus/incentive compensation program for our associate attorneys at the firm. If you feel like you're the perfect candidate, and if you're reliable and committed to providing the highest level of care to the clients we serve, we want you!

Responsibilities

Effectively litigate pre-trial hearings and motions (e.g. preliminary hearings, PC 1538.5 motions, PC 995 motions, etc.) and jury trials
Negotiate potential negotiated dispositions or plea bargains concerning both felonies and misdemeanors from beginning to end
You will be expected to take responsibility for a client's case - conduct client meetings and recommend strategies; communicate with prosecutors, witnesses, and experts; ensure accurate and timely filings; attend hearings, and delegate work to paralegals, law clerks, and legal assistants to monitor their work
Defend against and/or prosecute temporary restraining order hearings
You must possess a valid driver's license and be willing and able to travel to various courthouses in Southern California
Perform research, draft briefs, pleadings, and motions
Prepare for and conduct both jury and bench trials

Qualifications

The ideal candidate has 3-5 years of experience working in criminal law in state court handling both misdemeanor and felony cases
Spanish speaking/bilingual is highly desired
Must have prior jury trial experience (minimum of 3 jury trials as first chair)
We are growing, and you will be called upon to wear many hats. We need someone who does not think that the occasional need to scan your own documents is "beneath you"
Must have an outstanding command of the courtroom and project confidence when working with clients
Bachelor's degree with a law degree from an accredited law school (such as an LLM, JSD, or J.D. degree)





 Law Offices of Anna R. Yum

 06/15/2024

 San Diego,CA