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NFC is looking to hire an experienced employment law Associate for our Chatham, New Jersey office.  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 Chatham, NJ 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 3 – 6  years of substantive employment law experience, including experience advising clients on a range of employment law issues.

Responsibilities are focused on employment litigation matters for private sector corporate clients in New Jersey and New York, specifically:

• Drafting pleadings and motions
• Conducting legal research
• Preparing and responding to written discovery (including E-discovery)
• Preparing and responding to motions
• Assisting with deposition preparation, mediations, etc.
• Attending depositions/hearings/mediations as required
• Trial preparation
• All aspects of litigation, including conducting work on: lawsuits; EEO, DOL, and other administrative charges; pre-litigation demands; subpoenas, etc.

Skills Required:

• Must be admitted to the NJ bar (NY bar admission preferred)
• Experience litigating in restrictive covenant cases a plus
• 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

Salary Range based on full-time):  165k – 180k

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.

Performance and Hours-Based Bonuses:  This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary performance-based bonus (percentage of salary); an hours-based bonus (based on meeting billable hours).

Total Compensation Package Range (Salary plus Maximum Performance and Hours-Based Bonuses): $180,000 to $200,000  

Additional Bonuses:   Discretionary overage bonus (based on exceeding billable hours); origination bonus, and employee referral bonus.     

Benefits:  This position is eligible for many additional benefits, including paid time off, sick time, medical and dental benefits, and 401K contribution (and matching).

NFC is looking to hire an experienced employment law Counsel for our Chatham, New Jersey office.  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.  This particular position is perfect for an experienced employment attorney seeking a non-litigation position or an in-house role, as the position is focused on a wide range of advisory work.

Hours: 1,400 – 1,600 hour Billable Hour Requirement annually, with flexibility and open discussion based on candidate experience and firm needs/Hybrid In-Office Role

Classification:  Exempt Position

Location: Hybrid – work in NFC’s Chatham, NJ 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.

Reports to: Counseling Practice Group

Essential Functions:

Applicant must have a minimum of at least 10 years of substantive employment law experience, including experience advising clients on a range of employment law issues.

Responsibilities are focused on independently managing all aspects of employment counseling matters for private sector corporate clients headquartered in New Jersey and New York, specifically:

• Advising clients on a wide variety of employment issues, including hiring, workplace policies, investigations, agreements, performance management, separation, and leaves of absence
• Communicating with clients on a regular basis, including delivering advice via phone or virtual platforms and drafting comprehensive business-focused advisory emails
• Preparation of workplace agreements and policies (e.g., Handbooks, Separation Agreements, Restrictive Covenant Agreements, etc.)
• Handling agency matters, including EEOC and DOL (and similar state/local agencies)
• Oversight of associates in Counseling Practice Group on employment law work
• Training clients on employment law and DEI issues
• Development and deepening of client relationships
• Participation in NFC webinars and seminars
• Participation in monthly Counseling Group meetings
• Participation in other firm-related events and professional development meetings
• Voluntary opportunities for NFC committees including DEI, Social Responsibility (Pro Bono), and Culture Club

Skills Required:

• Must be admitted to the NJ bar (NY Bar Admission is a plus)
• 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
• Experience conducting third party investigations a plus
• Any other state bar license a plus

Salary Range (Salary Range based on full-time):  180k – 210k

The Firm is providing this good-faith salary range to comply with applicable law and based on 1600 BH Requirement. The applicant’s final salary will depend on a number of factors, including the applicant’s skills, experience, and years of practicing employment law.

Performance and Hours-Based Bonuses:  This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary performance-based bonus (percentage of salary); an hours-based bonus (based on meeting billable hours).

Total Compensation Package Range (Salary plus Maximum Performance and Hours-Based Bonuses): $200,000 to $230,000 this salary range has been prorated for 1600 Billable Hour Requirement

Additional Bonuses:   Discretionary overage bonus (based on exceeding billable hours); origination bonus, and employee referral bonus.     

Benefits:  This position is eligible for many additional benefits, including paid time off, sick time, medical and dental benefits, and 401K contribution (and matching).

This position is responsible for providing administrative support to a team of paralegals in a work environment that demands very high standards of performance.  NFC expects that this position will be held 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 (9:00am – 5:00pm); limited overtime as needed

Classification:  Non-Exempt Position

Reports to: Director of Litigation Support Services

Location: Hybrid – work in NFC’s Chatham Office a minimum of two (2) days in-office days per week, during onboarding and training there will be a three (3) day in-office per week requirement.  Must be flexible and willing to work in person for additional days as needed for coverage and/or other business needs.

Essential Functions:

• Prepare Indexes and Chronologies of Events of produced documents (Plaintiff, Defendant, Third-Party)
• Draft legal documents including answers to complaints, other pleadings, motions, certifications, etc.
• Review and gather relevant documents for Motions and other Court submissions
• Organize exhibits for Pleadings and other Court submissions. Coordinate and electronically-file all Pleadings with the State and Federal Courts (knowing associated court rules.)
• Assist with drafting Discovery, Interrogatories, Document Requests, Requests for Admissions, Subpoenas, etc. 
• Organize and coordinate document productions (Bates Stamping and, Redaction, etc.)
• Prepare and maintain Privilege Logs
• Prepare documents needed for Depositions and summarize Deposition Transcripts for use by attorneys
• Research relevant information on public records, witnesses, adversaries, arbitrators, mediators, etc.
• Filings and updates to electronic document systems and portals maintained by clients
• Assist with drafting letters to clients
• Assist with drafting Settlement Agreements
• Prepare Mediation Submissions
• Organize and track documents received from clients and the Court 
• Conduct computerized and legal research (Internet, Westlaw)
• Format documents  
• Conduct E-Discovery searches and uploads
• Format Table of Contents/Table of Authorities
• Proofread and edit documents for grammar, content and redactions
• Track and calendar deadlines, court dates, and document submissions
• High level Trial preparation and support, as needed. (i.e. organize and index trial exhibits and other supporting documents, etc.)
• Litigation Secretarial support as needed
• Unplanned activities – other duties as assigned by direct supervisor

Skills Required:

• At least 4 years of Paralegal experience
• Strong understanding of law firm procedures and requirements
• Strong understanding of relevant court rules
• Excellent grammar and proofreading skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to multi-task and plan
• Highly organized
• Strong research skills (including Westlaw, internet, etc.)
• Intermediate to advanced skills in MS Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint

Salary Range $75k – 95k

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 and years of experience.

Performance and Hours-Based Bonuses:  This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary performance-based bonus (percentage of salary).

Benefits:  This position is eligible for many additional benefits, including paid time off, sick time, medical and dental benefits, 401K contribution (and matching).

NFC is looking to hire an experienced Associate 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 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:

Applicants must have 4 – 8 years of substantive employment law experience.

Responsibilities are focused on independently managing all aspects of employment litigation matters for private sector corporate clients in California, specifically:

• Case analysis, strategy, and oversight
• Budgeting and case management
• 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 preparation and attendance
• Assisting with the counseling of clients on a wide variety of employment issues

Skills Required:

• Must be admitted to the CA Bar
• Wage & Hour Class Actions and/or Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) experience a plus
• Experience supervising junior attorneys is a plus
• 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

Salary Range based on full-time: 175k (4 years experience) – 195k (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.

Performance and Hours-Based Bonuses:  This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary performance-based bonus (percentage of salary); an hours-based bonus (based on meeting billable hours).

Total Compensation Package Range (Salary plus Maximum Performance and Hours-Based Bonuses): $195,000 to $215,000

Additional Bonuses:   Discretionary overage bonus (based on exceeding billable hours); origination bonus, and employee referral bonus.     

Benefits:  This position is eligible for many additional benefits, including paid time off, sick time, medical and dental benefits, 401K contribution (and matching).

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: 200k (8 years experience) – 215k (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.

Performance and Hours-Based Bonuses:  This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary performance-based bonus (percentage of salary); an hours-based bonus (based on meeting billable hours).

Total Compensation Package Range (Salary plus Maximum Performance and Hours-Based Bonuses): $220,000 to $238,000    

Additional Bonuses:   Discretionary overage bonus (based on exceeding billable hours); origination bonus, and employee referral bonus.     

Benefits:  This position is eligible for many additional benefits, including paid time off, sick time, medical and dental benefits, 401K contribution (and matching).

The Legal Assistant provides high-level administrative and litigation support to a team of attorneys and paralegals in a fast-paced employment litigation practice. This role requires strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining strict compliance with California and federal court rules.

The Legal Assistant supports case progression, ensures accurate and timely filings, maintains case organization, and assists with internal administrative systems that support the litigation team.

Hours: Full-Time (8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.)

Classification:  Non-Exempt Position

Reports to: Director of Litigation Support Services

Location: Hybrid – work in NFC’s San Diego Office a minimum of two (2) days in-office days per week, during onboarding and training there will be a three (3) day in-office per week requirement.  Must be flexible and willing to work in person for additional days as needed for coverage and/or other business needs.

Essential Functions:

Court Filings & Deadline Management:

• Finalize and electronically file documents in California state and, federal courts in compliance with applicable rules.
• Review court and local rules and procedures to ensure proper formatting, service, and submission of filings.
• Monitor court dockets and circulate updates to the assigned attorney and paralegal team.
• Calculate, calendar and track court deadlines, hearings, trials, depositions, and other litigation events.
• Obtain and distribute filed-endorsed copies and docket sheets as needed.

Litigation Support:

• Draft shells for, format, revise, and proofread pleadings, motions (including table of contents/table of authorities), discovery, correspondence, and court forms.
• Prepare exhibits, including labeling, bookmarking, and tabbing in accordance with court or attorney requirements.
• Coordinate service of documents and prepare transmittal letters and shipping labels.
• Assist with document redactions and preparation for filing or production, including formatting, organizing exhibits, copying, scanning, and coordinating mailing.
• Issue and follow up on third-party records requests (e.g., medical, employment, or subpoenaed records).

Case & Document Management:

• Create and maintain electronic case folders within the firm’s document management system.
• Scan, save, and organize case documents in accordance with firm naming conventions and protocols.
• Maintain updated case contact lists.
• Maintain and update internal litigation charts, templates, and reference lists (e.g., mediator lists, master lists).
• Manage hard-copy file organization when necessary, including file transfers and third-party records.

Scheduling & Coordination:

• Schedule hearings, depositions, mediations, and client meetings.
• Coordinate conference room logistics for team meetings.
• Maintain attorney and paralegal calendars to ensure accurate tracking of litigation events. 

Administrative & Firm Support:

• Assist attorneys newly admitted or joining the firm with updating court e-filing profiles, contact information, and required firm details.
• Maintain internal tracking of attorney court admissions and related login information.
• Support paralegals with administrative assignments that directly support litigation/counseling matters.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 3 years of experience as a Legal Assistant in a litigation environment (California experience required).
• Working knowledge of California and federal court procedures.
• Strong proofreading and grammar skills.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities with minimal supervision.
• Professional communication skills (written and verbal), and positive and team-oriented attitude.
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Experience working with NetDocuments a plus.

Salary Range: $70k – 80k

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 and years of experience.

Performance and Hours-Based Bonuses:  This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary performance-based bonus (percentage of salary).

Benefits:  This position is eligible for many additional benefits, including paid time off, sick time, medical and dental benefits, 401K contribution (and matching).

The Legal Administrative Assistant / Receptionist is responsible for providing administrative support to our paralegals and reception duties, managing office supplies and additional administration as detailed below. This position is designed for a highly motivated individual who excels in a fast paced, entrepreneurial environment that values top-quality work and positive contributions to the workplace.

Hours: Full-Time (8:30am – 5:00pm); 5 days a week in office

Classification:  Non-Exempt Position

Reports to: Director of Litigation Support Services (with dotted line to Branch Office Administrator)

Essential Functions:

Legal Amin Duties:

• Obtain and circulate docket sheets from the appropriate Court’s website (i.e. pre-litigation)
• Obtain and circulate legal/case-related articles and opinions
• Complete the transmittal of enclosure letters (i.e. creation of UPS/FEDEX, labels, priority mail labels)
• Print out and distribute documents as requested by paralegals
• Assist with scanning and saving documents into firm’s document management system
• Revise charts used for internal purposes (i.e. templates, list of mediators/judges)
• Update case contact lists
• Obtain and prepare exhibits for court or arbitration filings
• Maintain internal filing and file hard copy legal documents
• Provide additional support including but not limited to handling outgoing mail, saving and circulating internal mail, scanning, copying, binder creation and breakdown, and faxing
• Word processing, data input, and other legal support tasks

Receptionist Duties:

• Greet clients, vendors and guests upon arrival
• Answer office general telephone line during business hours
• Manage incoming/outgoing mail            
• Office-related errands (Fed Ex, UPS, Wellness Shopping)
• For all meetings and events, order lunch and/or provide meal vouchers
• Provide parking vouchers for visitors

Facilities:

• Maintains daily order of:
  • Conference Rooms, including:
    • pre-meeting set-up and post-meeting cleanup
    • set up computer and projector for virtual meetings and in-office presentations
    • facilitate reservations and use of conference room
  • Copy Room/Office Supply Area
  • Reception Area
  • Kitchen/breakroom Area, including ensuring it is kept clean and tidy; run dishwasher as needed; put clean dishes away
  • Breakdown of boxes and other large items for disposal as needed

  • Maintain organization of supply closets/cabinets

• Provide local support for marketing meetings and events including printing materials and preparing binders

Inventory Management:

• Track Inventory on a weekly basis; proactively order supplies to ensure the firm doesn’t run out of needed items
  • General Office Supplies (printer ink, pens, paper, etc.)
  • Litigation supplies (exhibit tabs, red wells, etc.)
  • Kitchen Supplies – Coffee, water, snacks, wellness items
• Keep printers stocked with paper and change printer cartridges, when needed 

Skills Required:

• At least 1 year of experience as a legal assistant or 2+ years of administrative experience
• Understanding of office procedures, litigation processes and related requirements preferred
• Excellent grammar and proofreading skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to multi-task, plan, and work in a fast-paced environment while taking direction from multiple paralegals with high expectations of performance
• Highly organized
• Excellent communication skills
• Intermediate to advanced skills in MS Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint
• Must work well with a team
• Must be able to work independently, be a self-starter and take initiative

Salary Range: $60k – 65k

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 and years of experience.

Performance and Hours-Based Bonuses:  This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary performance-based bonus (percentage of salary).

Benefits:  This position is eligible for many additional benefits, including paid time off, sick time, medical and dental benefits, 401K contribution (and matching).

This position is responsible for providing litigation, support to NFC’s attorneys.  NFC expects that this position will be held by a highly motivated individual who excels in a fast paced, entrepreneurial environment that values top-quality work and positive contributions to the workplace.

Hours: Monday – Friday (8:30 am – 5:00 pm); limited overtime as needed

Classification:  Non-Exempt Position

Reports to: Director of Litigation Support Services

Location: Hybrid – work in NFC’s San Diego Office a minimum of two (2) days in-office days per week, during onboarding and training there will be a three (3) day in-office per week requirement.  Must be flexible and willing to work in person for additional days as needed for coverage and/or other business needs.

Essential Functions:

• Develop and maintain detailed case chronologies and fact summaries.
• Draft and respond to written discovery (Interrogatories, Requests for Production, Requests for Admission).
• Prepare and serve subpoenas.
• Coordinate document collection, review, redaction, Bates stamping, and production.
• Prepare and maintain privilege logs and document indexes.
• Manage litigation databases.
• Electronic discovery litigation support, including ESI document collection and storage/maintenance; perform data searches; and review, tag, redact, and prepare electronic documents for production.
• Assist with locating and contacting witnesses; coordinate, prepare for, and participate in witness interviews; draft witness statements and declarations; coordinate and assist with preparation of witness testimony.
• Prepare deposition exhibits, summaries, and witness files.
• Gather and organize supporting documentation for motions and court filings.
• Prepare mediation briefs, binders, and documentation.
• Compile and manage trial exhibits, trial binders, and provide on-site trial support.
• Conduct legal and factual research using Westlaw and public record databases.
• Coordinate with clients, experts, vendors, and internal team members.
• Provide direction to Litigation Assistants and support team workflow efficiency.
• Track billable time accurately and maintain confidentiality standards.
• Perform additional duties as assigned, including any legal or administrative support.

Skills Required:

• At least 5 years of Paralegal experience
• Strong understanding of law firm procedures and requirements
• Strong understanding of relevant court rules and legal proceedings
• Excellent writing, grammar and proofreading skills
• E-discovery experience (including Relativity, etc.)
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to think proactively, multi-task and plan
• Highly organized
• Strong research skills (including Westlaw, internet, etc.)
• Intermediate to advanced skills in MS Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint

Salary Range: $80k – 100k

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 and years of experience.

Performance and Hours-Based Bonuses:  This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary performance-based bonus (percentage of salary).

Benefits:  This position is eligible for many additional benefits, including paid time off, sick time, medical and dental benefits, 401K contribution (and matching).