Fee Motion Attorney Job at Strategic Legal Practices, APC in Los Angeles
Strategic Legal Practices, APC, Los Angeles, CA, United States
Overview Strategic Legal Practices is seeking a full-time Fee Motion Attorney with demonstrated expertise in drafting, opposing, and arguing attorneys’ fee motions in complex litigation. This attorney will play a central role in pursuing and defending the firm’s rights to attorneys’ fees in both state and federal courts. We’re looking for a strategic, tenacious litigator with a strong command of California’s fee-shifting statutes and federal lodestar principles. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, persuasive in writing and argument, and eager to leverage technology to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
Responsibilities Fee Motion-Specific Responsibilities
Drafting detailed and well-supported motions for attorneys’ fees in both California state and federal courts
Preparing replies to oppositions with strong legal analysis and persuasive rebuttals
Arguing fee motions at hearings, including presenting lodestar justifications and addressing court inquiries
Apply statutory fee entitlement provisions, including requests for multipliers and enhancements
Working with the fee motion support team to collect time records, declarations, and documentation in support of executing assigned motions
Managing and tracking 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
Compensation Compensation: $120,000 - $170,000/annually (Flexible DEO)
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Responsibilities Fee Motion-Specific Responsibilities
Drafting detailed and well-supported motions for attorneys’ fees in both California state and federal courts
Preparing replies to oppositions with strong legal analysis and persuasive rebuttals
Arguing fee motions at hearings, including presenting lodestar justifications and addressing court inquiries
Apply statutory fee entitlement provisions, including requests for multipliers and enhancements
Working with the fee motion support team to collect time records, declarations, and documentation in support of executing assigned motions
Managing and tracking 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
Compensation Compensation: $120,000 - $170,000/annually (Flexible DEO)
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