NFC is looking to hire an experienced employment law Associate for our growing West Coast office and will be responsible for interfacing with clients, drafting & arguing motions, analyzing data, conducting all aspects of discovery and attending mediations. This position will be filled by a highly motivated, detail-oriented individual who excels in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment that values top-quality work and positive contributions to the workplace.
Hours: Full-Time (1,800 Billable Hours); Hybrid Position
Classification: Exempt Position
Location: Hybrid – work in NFC’s San Diego, CA office a minimum of two (2) days per week. Under NFC’s current hybrid model (which is subject to change), in-office days are every Wednesday, with a second day on either Tuesday or Thursday. Must be flexible and willing to work in person for additional days as needed for coverage and/or other business needs.
Essential Functions:
Applicant must have 4 – 8 years of substantive employment law experience, with a minimum of two years of experience in complex litigation—specifically Wage & Hour Class Actions and/or Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) cases.
Responsibilities are focused on employment litigation private sector corporate clients in California, specifically:
- Assisting in the management of wage & hour class action and PAGA cases
- Collaborating with senior attorney to develop case strategies
- Assisting with deposition preparation, hearings, motions, mediations, etc.
- Preparing and responding to written discovery (including E-discovery) and class/PAGA mediation discovery requests
- Analyzing class/PAGA wage & hour data
- Conducting legal research
- Trial preparation and attendance
- Proactive communication with NFC team & clients
- All aspects of litigation including conducting work on: lawsuits; EEO, DOL, and other administrative charges; pre-litigation demands; subpoenas, etc.
Skills Required:
- Minimum of 4 years of experience practicing employment law with a focus on wage & hour class action and/or PAGA cases.
- Must be admitted to the California Bar
- Exceptional legal writing and communication skills
- Excellent research skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Strong interpersonal skills
- The ability to work collaboratively and positively in a dynamic team environment
- The ability to identify and resolve problems quickly
- The ability to manage multiple clients and matters
Application Procedure:
Qualified applicants with an interest in this position should send resume, writing sample from a complex matter, references, and cover letter expressing interest in this position to: Christina Cassidy, PHR via email at careers@nfclegal.com.
Salary Range (based on full-time): 160k (4 years experience) – 180k (8 years experience)
The Firm is providing this good faith salary range to comply with applicable law. The applicant’s final salary will depend on a number of factors including the applicant’s skills, experience, and years of practicing employment law.
