Senior Litigation Paralegal - Motion Practice

We are looking for an experienced and highly organized candidate to serve as the lead paralegal in overseeing the Fee Motions and other settlement-related matters. This role supports attorneys in drafting substantial law and motion work, case management, deadline tracking, and billing analysis. The ideal candidate demonstrates exceptional legal writing skills, time management, accuracy in their work product, and the ability to strategically manage the deadlines of a high-volume department. Key Responsibilities Litigation Draft attorney fee motions, supporting declarations, memoranda of points and authorities, and related motion documents Review oppositions to attorney fee motions, conduct legal and factual analysis as needed, and prepare persuasive reply briefs addressing all arguments raised by opposing counsel Coordinate with attorneys, paralegals, and support staff to gather information necessary for motion preparation Closely monitor court dockets and deadlines and maintain accurate calendaring of attorney fee motion schedules and related deadlines to ensure all required filings are submitted in a timely manner Review case files to identify relevant procedural history, litigation activity, and settlement information Maintain templates, forms, and internal procedures relating to attorney fee recovery Engage with executive leadership to improve workflow, procedures, and interdepartmental coordination Analysis & Reporting Calculate attorney fees, costs, and applicable interest using established firm methodologies Compile, organize, and analyze billing records, litigation costs, and supporting documentation for fee motions Review tentative rulings and court orders, and maintain the firm's internal database of attorney fee awards and related case outcomes Review and audit billing records for accuracy Qualifications Required 2+ years paralegal or other legal drafting experience Extensive experience drafting legal documents, specifically motions and reply briefs Proficient knowledge of California Civil Procedure and civil litigation (consumer protection or lemon law preferred) Strong legal writing, proof reading, and legal research skills Experience calendaring and managing court and procedural deadlines Proficiency in Microsoft Suites, including Outlook, Word, and Excel Experience using legal case management software Detail oriented and high-level organizational skills Preferred Exposure to attorneys’ fees and costs recovery, fee motions, and post-settlement matters Experience conducting reports on deadlines and performance outputs Experience with California State Court e-filing and Federal CM-ECF Familiarity with Lexis Nexis and other legal research software #J-18808-Ljbffr The Lemon Pros LLP