Careers

This position is responsible for the management and administration of all Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable functions as well as the firm’s day-to-day finance procedures, and for support to the Chief Operations Officer and Finance Manager. 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: Full-Time (9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.)

Classification:  Non-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:

• Full A/R and A/P management
• Expense reimbursements and manual check requests
• Assist with ad hoc financial, timekeeping, and billing reports
• Credit card management and internal coding
• Respond to various client requests
• Maintain firm financial records in an organized manner
• Daily cash posting
• Assist with special Finance and Operations projects

Skills Required:

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience preferred in finance administration, and accounts receivable and accounts payable management,, preferably in a law firm or other professional services firm.
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills and ability to build relationships both internally and externally with clients
• Time management skills
• Intermediate skills in MS Excel and Word
• Experience with billing and timekeeping software (Bill.com and Coyote a plus, but not required)
• Ability to multi-task and plan, with strong organizational skills
• High level of confidentiality
• A self- starter with the ability to think “outside the box” and work independently

Education: Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree preferred. Candidate with relevant equivalent work experience will be considered.

Salary Range: $68k – $72k

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.

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.

This position provides hands-on, engaged support to drive HR efforts in recruiting, hiring, onboarding, offboarding, compliance, the internship program, and fostering firm culture. It is responsible for ensuring the timely and efficient management of day-to-day Talent Acquisition operations, spanning the entire recruitment process through initial onboarding for our Chatham, NJ and San Diego, CA Office. The successful candidate will be a strong collaborator committed to excellence and collegiality.  

Hours: Monday – Friday (9:00 am – 5:00 pm EST); Firm needs may require some work outside of normal working hours.

Location: Hybrid – The role resides in the Chatham, NJ office and is a full-time job. The person in this role is expected to work on the current hybrid schedule, working in the office two days a week (Wednesday required plus either Tuesday or Thursday). During onboarding and training there will be a three (3) day in-office per week requirement.   This hybrid schedule is subject to change based on the needs of the Firm.

Classification: Non-Exempt Position

Reports to: HR Director

Essential Functions:

Talent Sourcing and Screening

• Screen resumes and applications to evaluate candidates’ qualifications, experience, and alignment with job requirements and organizational values.
• Conduct initial virtual interviews to assess candidates’ fit for open roles, providing a positive candidate experience.
• Communicate promptly and effectively with candidates regarding their application status, next steps, and potential opportunities.
• Manage candidate data and ensure accurate and organized records.
• Develop and implement innovative sourcing strategies to identify and attract top talent through various channels, including job boards, social media, professional networks, outside recruiters and employee referrals.
• Proactively build and maintain a talent pipeline to meet the organization’s current and future hiring needs.
• Offer insights and recommendations to enhance the recruitment process and improve the quality of hires.
• Contribute to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) hiring initiatives, ensuring recruitment strategies align with organizational DEI goals.

Onboarding and additional support

• Facilitate successful onboarding process, including generating offer letters and submitting background check verifications, communicating with new hires, coordinating with internal team to ensure office/workstation is adequately set-up, verifying I-9 documentation, securing necessary documentation, scheduling and conducting new-hire orientation, and creating related materials.
• Collaborate with HR Director and department heads to ensure a seamless transition from candidate selection to onboarding.
• Facilitate successful offboarding process.
• Champion NFC firm culture that reflects our core values and lead employee engagement initiatives. This includes becoming a member of the Culture Club, planning and executing monthly NFC Core Days and other employee morale events (e.g., showers, birthday celebrations, etc.).
• Spearhead creation and dissemination of weekly HR Newsletter.
• Maintain HR documents on firm’s document management system.
• Provide administrative support for all HR functions.

Collaboration with HR Director & Department Heads

• Partner with HR Director and department heads to understand hiring needs, role requirements, and desired candidate profiles.
• Coordinate with department heads to schedule interviews and gather feedback on candidates.
• Act as a liaison between department heads and candidates, facilitating communication and addressing questions during the hiring process.
• Work with HR Director and department heads to create compelling job descriptions and postings that align with department needs and attract quality candidates.
• Provide guidance on recruitment best practices, labor market trends, and salary benchmarks.

Skills Required:

• A minimum of 3 years of relevant HR and recruiting experience preferred, preferably in a law firm or other professional services firm.
• Experience with HRIS/Payroll systems software (i.e. iSolved);
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Teams)
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to multi-task and plan
• Strong organizational skills
• High level of confidentiality
• A self-starter with the ability to think “outside the box” and work independently

Education: Bachelor’s degree required & PHR/SHPR Certification preferred.

Salary Range:  $73k – $83k

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 experience.

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 4 -6  years of substantive employment law experience, including experience advising clients on a range of employment law issues.

Responsibilities are focused on employment litigation 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)
• 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):  160k (4 years experience) – 170k (6 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.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Marketing Assistant to join our dynamic marketing and business development team. The ideal candidate will support various marketing initiatives, enhance client engagement, and contribute to the overall growth of our firm. This role will involve collaboration with attorneys and staff to execute marketing and business development strategies that promote our services and strengthen NFC’s brand presence.

Hours: Monday – Friday (9:00 am – 5:00 pm EST); Firm needs may require some work outside of normal working hours.

Location: Hybrid – The role resides in the Chatham, NJ office and is a full-time job. The person in this role is expected to work on the current hybrid schedule, working in the office two days a week (Wednesday required plus either Tuesday or Thursday). During onboarding and training there will be a three (3) day in-office per week requirement.   This hybrid schedule is subject to change based on the needs of the Firm.

Classification: Non-Exempt

Reports to: Director, Marketing & Business Development

Essential Functions:

Social Media Support:

1. Assist in developing and implementing social media strategies across platforms (existing and to be introduced)
2. Create engaging content, including posts, graphics, and videos, to enhance firm visibility.
3. Monitor and respond to social media interactions and inquiries.
4. Assist attorneys with managing and monitoring their social media accounts.
5. Analyze social media metrics to assess the effectiveness of campaigns and provide recommendations for improvement.

Webinars and In-Person Seminars Event Support:

1. Coordinate logistics for webinars and seminars, including scheduling, venue selection, and equipment setup.
2. Collaborate with attorneys to develop content and materials for presentations.
3. Promote events through email marketing, social media, and firm website.
4. Gather feedback from attendees and assist in post-event analysis.
5. Assist with onsite support at events to include materials/collateral for presenters and attendees.

Client Acquisition Support:

1. Assist in the development of client acquisition strategies and marketing materials.
2. Support the implementation of outreach initiatives, including email campaigns and networking events.
3. Maintain, update, and clean up client databases and track interactions to support follow-up efforts.
4. Research for RFPs and client pitches inclusive of business profiles, docket research, intel on opposing counsel and judges, etc. 
5. Monitoring client/prospect happenings via Google Alerts and other social media vehicles.

Continuing Legal Education Support:

1. Help organize and promote continuing legal education (CLE) programs for attorneys and clients.
2. Track and manage CLE compliance requirements, and registrations and issue CLE certifications – internally and externally.
3. Support with the preparation of materials and resources for CLE presentations.

Internal Communications Support:

1. Coordinate with various departments to gather content and ensure alignment on messaging.
2. Assist in crafting and disseminating internal communications to keep staff informed of marketing initiatives and firm news.
3. Support the development of internal newsletters and updates.

Skills Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or a related field.
• At least 2 years of previous experience in a marketing role, preferably in a professional services environment (legal experience a plus).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in social media platforms and marketing tools.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Salary Range:  $58k – $63k

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 experience.