Fee Motion Attorney
Strategic Legal Practices•Los Angeles, CA
•Onsite
About The Position
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.
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
Nice To Haves
- Experience in consumer protection, Lemon Law, or complex civil litigation
- Oral argument experience, particularly in motion or fee-related hearings
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
- 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
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
