Associate Attorney

At The Law Offices of Anna R. Yum, we fight to protect clients' future and freedom when accused of a crime. We are a highly reputable, fast‑paced AV‑rated boutique criminal defense 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 should also have a minimum of two years of experience handling both misdemeanors and low‑level felonies from start to finish. We offer a highly competitive benefits package, along with origination fees and bonus incentive compensation opportunities, dependent on the firm’s revenue and the meeting of key performance indicators. At our firm, our team members 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. We are very team‑oriented and pride ourselves on having a positive and drama‑free work culture. 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, PC1538.5 motions, PC995 motions, etc.) and jury trials. Negotiate potential dispositions or plea bargains concerning both misdemeanors and lower‑level felonies from beginning to end. 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 legal research, draft briefs, legal pleadings, correspondence, motions, etc. Prepare for and conduct both jury and bench trials. Argue motions in court on behalf of clients during legal proceedings. Qualifications 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 of prior criminal law experience. Must be an active member of the California State Bar with no disciplinary record. Bilingual in Spanish is preferred but not required. Prior criminal jury trial experience is preferred. Successful completion of an accredited law school with a Juris Doctorate (J.D.) degree. Strong decision‑making, public speaking, problem‑solving, organizational, interpersonal, communication, and critical‑thinking skills. Advanced computer skills working with legal research programs (Westlaw and Lexis) required. Comfortable and confident in the courtroom, and not fearful of going to trial if necessary. Able to work independently while handling multiple files. Compensation $125,000 annually + DOE #J-18808-Ljbffr