Criminal Defense Lawyer
Company: Law Offices of Anna R. Yum
Location: San Diego
Posted on: October 24, 2024
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Job Description:
The Law Offices of Anna R. Yum is a highly reputable, fast-paced
AV-rated boutique criminal defense firm. We are a team-oriented law
firm that handles all types of criminal matters ranging from
misdemeanors to serious and/or violent felonies in the Southern
California area. We are rapidly growing and seeking a highly
motivated criminal defense attorney to handle their own robust
caseload which includes arraignments, pre-trial readiness
conferences, preliminary hearings, pre-trial motions, sentencing
hearings, probation revocations, TRO hearings/bench trials, jury
trials, etc.
The ideal candidate is confident in the courtroom and able to think
quickly on his/her feet. The ideal candidate must also have a
minimum of two years prior experience handling both misdemeanors
and low-level felonies from start to finish. We offer a highly
competitive benefits package, along with bonus incentive
compensation opportunities dependent on meeting key performance
indicators.
At our firm, we take pride in helping 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. If you feel like you're the perfect candidate
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 clients in administrative per se hearings for DUI
cases
--- Defend against and/or prosecute temporary restraining order
hearings
--- Perform research, draft briefs, pleadings, and motions
--- Argue motions in court on behalf of clients during legal
proceedings
--- Prepare for and conduct both jury and bench trials
--- Must be comfortable and confident in the courtroom, and not
fearful of going to trial if necessary
Qualifications:
--- Work independently while handling a heavy caseload
--- Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs is needed
--- Required Juris Doctorate (J.D.) degree from an accredited law
school; representation of clients for at least 2 years a plus
--- Decision-making, public speaking, problem-solving,
interpersonal skills, and communication skills are a must
--- Must possess a valid driver's license and be able to drive to
various courthouses in Southern California for cases
--- Must have a minimum of 2 years prior criminal law
experience
--- Must be an active member and have no disciplinary record with
the California State Bar
--- Prior criminal jury trial experience is preferred
--- Bilingual in Spanish is preferred but not required
About Company:
At the Law Offices of Anna R. Yum, we fight to protect the client's
future and freedom when accused of a crime. Our AV-rated firm is a
highly reputable, fast-paced, and team-oriented criminal defense
firm that handles all types of criminal matters ranging from
misdemeanors to serious and/or violent felonies in the Southern
California area.
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