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The position will provide hands-on, engaged support to drive HR’s efforts on benefits, hiring, onboarding, offboarding, internship program, compliance, employee engagement, firm culture, professional development, and training and performance management. The HR Generalist will be a strong collaborator committed to excellence and collegiality.

Hours: Monday – Friday (9:00 am – 5:00 pm EST); limited overtime as needed

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. Must be willing to travel locally, as needed, to assist with certain firm events.

Classification: Non-Exempt Position

Reports to: HR Director

Essential Functions:

• Administer health and benefit plans, including enrollments, changes, and terminations. Ensure accurate record-keeping, proper deductions, and reconcile benefits statements.
• 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.
• Facilitate successful offboarding process.
• Champion NFC firm culture that reflects our core values and leads 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.).
• Oversee performance review processes by setting up and facilitating performance management cycles (Check-Ins, Mid-Year & Annual Review Cycles, and additional feedback requests)
• Manage time off requests and internal time off calendar via the HRIS platform.
• Review, track, and document training compliance for Attorney Continuing Legal Education and other mandatory training (e.g. sexual harassment training).
• Oversee and manage annual Professional Development Plan for attorneys. Liaison with Practice Groups and other Department Heads to coordinate, support, and facilitate attorney professional development.
• Spearhead creation and dissemination of monthly firm newsletter.
• Assist with payroll processing.
• Maintain HR documents on the firm’s document management system.
• Maintain and update postings, files, and procedures that are in compliance with federal and state statutes.
• Provide administrative support for all HR functions.

Skills Required:

• At least 3 years of relevant HR 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 (based on full-time):  Starting at 70k – 75k

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.  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)

Essential Functions:

Applicant must have a minimum of at least 5 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 and NY Bars
• 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):  Starting at 155k

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 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: Hybrid In-Office/Remote Position. Minimum 1,200 Billable Hours – with option to discuss flexibility in hours.

Reports to Counseling Practice Group

Essential Functions:

Applicant must have a minimum of at least 8 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 (based on full-time, to be adjusted for less than full-time):  170k – 190+

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 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 – with option to discuss flexibility in hours)   

Essential Functions:

Applicants must have at least 4 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
• 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):  Starting at 150k

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.