Attorney Fee Motion Job at Strategic Legal Practices, APC in Los Angeles
Strategic Legal Practices, APC, Los Angeles, CA, United States
Overview Strategic Legal Practices , APC is seeking a full-time Fee Motion Attorney in Los Angeles, CA with demonstrated expertise in drafting, opposing, and arguing attorneys' fee motions. This attorney will play a key role in pursuing and defending the firm's rights to attorneys' fees in complex litigation matters. We are looking for a tenacious, strategic, and highly skilled litigator who has a strong command of the legal and procedural framework around attorneys' fees, including experience with California\'s fee-shifting statutes and federal lodestar analysis. This attorney will be part of a team of fee motion drafters, collaborating with litigation teams and legal operations to produce persuasive, well-supported motions and present arguments in court when necessary.
At Strategic Legal Practices, we take pride in being a tech-forward, innovation-driven law firm. Our ideal candidate is not only a strong litigator but also tech-savvy and eager to leverage modern tools to increase accuracy, efficiency, and effectiveness in their legal work. This position is supported by an extensive and highly skilled team of legal professionals, including legal operations, timekeeping analysts, researchers, and drafting assistants, enabling fee motion attorneys to focus on writing fee motions while maintaining work-life balance and delivering high-quality work within the firm\'s Fee Motion Department.
Base pay and compensation Base pay range : $120,000.00/yr - $275,000.00/yr
Compensation: $125,000 - $170,000 annually
Responsibilities Fee Motion-Specific Responsibilities
Draft detailed and well-supported motions for attorneys\' fees in both California state and federal courts
Prepare replies to oppositions with strong legal analysis and persuasive rebuttals
Argue fee motions at hearings, including presenting lodestar justifications and addressing court inquiries
Apply statutory fee entitlement provisions, including requests for multipliers and enhancements
Work with the fee motion support team to collect time records, declarations, and documentation in support of executing assigned motions
Manage and track a high-volume docket of deadlines and assignments within the fee motion department
General Litigation Responsibilities Draft fee motions and fee motion replies to oppositions
Attend fee motion and general hearings in support of the firm
Argue fee motions in court
Independently manage your own litigation caseload
Perform other litigation-related duties and meet firm deadlines
Requirements Licensed and in good standing with the California State Bar
4+ years of litigation experience, with proven experience drafting and arguing attorneys\' fee motions
Deep understanding of fee-shifting statutes, lodestar methodologies, and multiplier arguments
Exceptional writing, legal analysis, and oral advocacy skills
Strong organizational skills, with the ability to juggle high-volume, deadline-driven matters
Collaborative mindset and ability to function effectively as part of a team-oriented department
Comfortable with judges, opposing counsel, and internal staff interactions
Tech-savvy and confident using modern case management systems and billing tools
Preferred Experience: experience in consumer protection, Lemon Law, or complex civil litigation
Oral argument experience, particularly in motion or fee-related hearings
Benefits 401(k) with Employer Match
Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Short-Term, Long-Term Disability & Life Insurance
Paid Parking
Generous Paid Time Off
Employee Referral Program
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Employee Discount Program
Location and job details Location: Los Angeles, CA
Employment type: Full-time
Seniority level: Entry level
Industry: IT Services and IT Consulting
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In Summary: Full-time Fee Motion Attorney in Los Angeles, CA with demonstrated expertise in drafting, opposing, and arguing attorneys' fee motions . This attorney will play a key role in pursuing and defending the firm's rights to attorneys' fees in complex litigation matters . The ideal candidate is not only a strong litigator but also tech-savvy and eager to leverage modern tools .
En Español: APC está buscando un abogado de honorarios a tiempo completo en Los Ángeles, CA con experiencia demostrada en redactar, oponerse y argumentar las mociones de honorarias de abogados. Este abogado desempeñará un papel clave en la búsqueda y defensa de los derechos de la firma sobre honorarios de abogadas en asuntos complejos de litigios. Buscamos un abogado tenaz, estratégico y altamente calificado que tenga un fuerte dominio del marco legal y procesal en torno a las tarifas de los abogados, incluida la experiencia con los estatutos de cambio de honorario de California y el análisis federal. Esta posición es apoyada por un amplio y altamente calificado equipo de profesionales legales, incluidas las operaciones jurídicas, analistas cronológicos, investigadores y asistentes en la redacción del borrador, lo que permite a los abogados de movimiento de honorarios centrarse en escribir mociones de honorario manteniendo el equilibrio entre vida laboral y personal y brindando trabajo de alta calidad dentro del Departamento de Movimiento de Honorarios de la firma. Salarización básica y compensación Rango de salario básico: $120,000.00/año - $275,000.00 /año Compensación: $125,000 - $170,000 anualmente Responsabilidades Fee Motion-Specific Responsibilities Draft Detallado y bien respaldado Mociones para los cargos de abogados En ambos tribunales estatales californianos y federales Preparar respuestas a oposiciones con fuerte análisis legal y refutaciones convincciosas Mociones de pago de honorarias en las audiencias modernas, incluyendo la presentación de pedidos de impuestos y procedimientos judiciales Conforme al proyecto de ley Otras habilidades para manejar y ejecutir exhaustivamente tareas o ejercer una amplia experiencia en materia como parte del departamento de administración de litigios y otros recursos personales, así como sus competencias administrativos y capacidades en asuntos relacionados con la aplicación de derechos legales
At Strategic Legal Practices, we take pride in being a tech-forward, innovation-driven law firm. Our ideal candidate is not only a strong litigator but also tech-savvy and eager to leverage modern tools to increase accuracy, efficiency, and effectiveness in their legal work. This position is supported by an extensive and highly skilled team of legal professionals, including legal operations, timekeeping analysts, researchers, and drafting assistants, enabling fee motion attorneys to focus on writing fee motions while maintaining work-life balance and delivering high-quality work within the firm\'s Fee Motion Department.
Base pay and compensation Base pay range : $120,000.00/yr - $275,000.00/yr
Compensation: $125,000 - $170,000 annually
Responsibilities Fee Motion-Specific Responsibilities
Draft detailed and well-supported motions for attorneys\' fees in both California state and federal courts
Prepare replies to oppositions with strong legal analysis and persuasive rebuttals
Argue fee motions at hearings, including presenting lodestar justifications and addressing court inquiries
Apply statutory fee entitlement provisions, including requests for multipliers and enhancements
Work with the fee motion support team to collect time records, declarations, and documentation in support of executing assigned motions
Manage and track a high-volume docket of deadlines and assignments within the fee motion department
General Litigation Responsibilities Draft fee motions and fee motion replies to oppositions
Attend fee motion and general hearings in support of the firm
Argue fee motions in court
Independently manage your own litigation caseload
Perform other litigation-related duties and meet firm deadlines
Requirements Licensed and in good standing with the California State Bar
4+ years of litigation experience, with proven experience drafting and arguing attorneys\' fee motions
Deep understanding of fee-shifting statutes, lodestar methodologies, and multiplier arguments
Exceptional writing, legal analysis, and oral advocacy skills
Strong organizational skills, with the ability to juggle high-volume, deadline-driven matters
Collaborative mindset and ability to function effectively as part of a team-oriented department
Comfortable with judges, opposing counsel, and internal staff interactions
Tech-savvy and confident using modern case management systems and billing tools
Preferred Experience: experience in consumer protection, Lemon Law, or complex civil litigation
Oral argument experience, particularly in motion or fee-related hearings
Benefits 401(k) with Employer Match
Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Short-Term, Long-Term Disability & Life Insurance
Paid Parking
Generous Paid Time Off
Employee Referral Program
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Employee Discount Program
Location and job details Location: Los Angeles, CA
Employment type: Full-time
Seniority level: Entry level
Industry: IT Services and IT Consulting
Note: Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Strategic Legal Practices, APC by 2x
#J-18808-Ljbffr
In Summary: Full-time Fee Motion Attorney in Los Angeles, CA with demonstrated expertise in drafting, opposing, and arguing attorneys' fee motions . This attorney will play a key role in pursuing and defending the firm's rights to attorneys' fees in complex litigation matters . The ideal candidate is not only a strong litigator but also tech-savvy and eager to leverage modern tools .
En Español: APC está buscando un abogado de honorarios a tiempo completo en Los Ángeles, CA con experiencia demostrada en redactar, oponerse y argumentar las mociones de honorarias de abogados. Este abogado desempeñará un papel clave en la búsqueda y defensa de los derechos de la firma sobre honorarios de abogadas en asuntos complejos de litigios. Buscamos un abogado tenaz, estratégico y altamente calificado que tenga un fuerte dominio del marco legal y procesal en torno a las tarifas de los abogados, incluida la experiencia con los estatutos de cambio de honorario de California y el análisis federal. Esta posición es apoyada por un amplio y altamente calificado equipo de profesionales legales, incluidas las operaciones jurídicas, analistas cronológicos, investigadores y asistentes en la redacción del borrador, lo que permite a los abogados de movimiento de honorarios centrarse en escribir mociones de honorario manteniendo el equilibrio entre vida laboral y personal y brindando trabajo de alta calidad dentro del Departamento de Movimiento de Honorarios de la firma. Salarización básica y compensación Rango de salario básico: $120,000.00/año - $275,000.00 /año Compensación: $125,000 - $170,000 anualmente Responsabilidades Fee Motion-Specific Responsibilities Draft Detallado y bien respaldado Mociones para los cargos de abogados En ambos tribunales estatales californianos y federales Preparar respuestas a oposiciones con fuerte análisis legal y refutaciones convincciosas Mociones de pago de honorarias en las audiencias modernas, incluyendo la presentación de pedidos de impuestos y procedimientos judiciales Conforme al proyecto de ley Otras habilidades para manejar y ejecutir exhaustivamente tareas o ejercer una amplia experiencia en materia como parte del departamento de administración de litigios y otros recursos personales, así como sus competencias administrativos y capacidades en asuntos relacionados con la aplicación de derechos legales