Fee Motion Specialist
Strategic Legal Practices•Los Angeles, CA
•Onsite
About The Position
The Fee Motion Specialist manages the full lifecycle of attorney fee motions across state and federal matters — from drafting and filing to tracking and reporting. This role is the team's subject matter expert on fee motion procedure, driving accuracy and efficiency in a high-volume litigation environment.
Requirements
- 2+ years in litigation support, paralegal, or legal operations with exposure to fee motions or cost recovery
- Knowledge of state and federal court rules governing fee motions and related filings
- Proficiency with PACER/CM-ECF and applicable state court e-filing platforms
- Experience with Salesforce or a comparable case management platform
- Strong drafting skills for fee motions, declarations, stipulations, and proposed orders
- Proficiency in Excel or Google Sheets; strong organizational and deadline management skills
Nice To Haves
- Paralegal certificate or related degree
- Experience in FDCPA, FCRA, or plaintiff-side consumer litigation
- Familiarity with lodestar calculations and fee negotiation processes
Responsibilities
- Draft and finalize fee motions, memoranda of costs, declarations, and proposed orders under attorney supervision
- Collect billing records and supporting documentation from attorneys for fee applications
- File documents in state and federal courts via PACER/CM-ECF and applicable e-filing platforms
- Coordinate with opposing counsel on stipulations related to fee awards and payment schedules
- Own deadline management for all fee motion matters, including post-settlement procedures and hearing schedules
- Monitor active caseloads to proactively identify upcoming deadlines and escalate risks as needed
- Maintain accurate fee activity data in Salesforce, including amounts, status, and collection milestones
- Generate status reports covering open matters, deadlines, fee recovery progress, and recommendations
- Serve as the go-to resource for team members on fee motion procedures, court rules, and filing requirements
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
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
