NFC is looking to hire an experienced Counsel for our growing West Coast office. NFC expects this position to be held by a highly motivated, detail-oriented individual who excels in a fast paced, entrepreneurial environment that values top-quality work and communication.
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 a minimum of at least 8 years of substantive employment law experience including experience managing cases.
Responsibilities are focused on independently managing all aspects of employment litigation matters for private sector corporate clients in California, specifically:
- Case management, analysis, strategy, and oversight
- Proactive communication with NFC team
- Proactive communication with NFC clients
- Preparing pleadings and motions
- Preparing and responding to written discovery (including E-discovery)
- Preparing and responding to motions
- Attendance at depositions, hearings, motions, mediations
- Trial and arbitration preparation and attendance
Skills Required:
- Must be admitted to the CA 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 proactively manage a team and all litigation deadlines
- The ability to identify and resolve problems quickly
- The ability to manage multiple clients and matters
- Traditional labor experience a plus
Salary Range (based on full-time): 185k (8 years experience) – 200k (11 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.