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Our Firm is passionate about everything we do, not only on behalf of the clients we represent, but also for the members of our NFC family. Our bi-coastal team is comprised of top talent at every level where all members are guided by integrity and encouraged to develop meaningful yet lasting relationships.

We hold ourselves accountable and we give back to the community, never losing sight of the world beyond our Firm. We stress the importance of balance while supporting one’s whole self and we respect each other as well as our esteemed clients.

We are committed to finding the best possible solution, utilizing collaboration across all layers. We embrace change, love challenges, and empower each individual. It is our ambition to make a difference for those we represent, for our valued and diverse team members, and for the communities where we live and serve. 

We are NOT your typical law firm. 

We’d love to hear your story and how you may be a fit for one of these great positions…

Associate (San Diego, California)

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

  • 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):  165k (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.

PAGA Associate - Litigation Practice Group (San Diego, California)

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:

Applicants 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 independently managing all aspects of employment litigation matters for private sector corporate clients in California, specifically:

  • Assisting in the management of wage & hour class action and PAGA cases

  • Collaborating with a 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 the 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 a resume, writing sample from a complex matter, references, and a cover letter expressing interest in this position to Nicholas DiBiase 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.

Counsel - Litigation Practice Group (San Diego, California)

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.

Paralegal (San Diego, California)

This position is responsible for providing litigation, administrative and legal 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: Full-Time

Classification:  Non-Exempt Position

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:

  • Prepare Indexes and Chronologies of Events of produced documents (Plaintiff, Defendant, Third-Party)

  • Prepare and maintain Privilege Logs

  • Prepare documents needed for Depositions and summarize Deposition Transcripts for use by attorneys

  • Review and gather relevant documents for Motions and other Court submissions

  • Organize exhibits for Pleadings and other Court submissions

  • Research relevant information on public records, witnesses, adversaries, arbitrators, mediators, etc.

  • Coordinate and electronically file all Pleadings with the Court (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.)

  • Assist with drafting Answers to Complaint

  • 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)

  • Conduct E-Discovery searches and uploads

  • Format Table of Contents/Table of Authorities

  • Proofread and edit documents for grammar, content and redactions

  • 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 3 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 (based on full-time):  80 – 90k

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.

Associate – Restrictive Covenant Practice Group (Chatham, New Jersey)

NFC is looking to hire an experienced Restrictive Covenant 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); Hybrid Position 

Classification:  Exempt Position

Location: 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 2 years of substantive employment litigation experience including experience managing cases. Experience defending or prosecuting matters involving restrictive covenant agreements helpful but not required.

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

  • Drafting all required pleadings

  • Assisting with all phases of discovery (i.e. preparing and responding to written discovery, document productions, preparation for, taking and defending depositions, preparation and participating in mediations, etc.)

  • Developing, managing and executing E-discovery protocol.

  • Conducting legal and factual research

  • Preparing and responding to dispositive and non-dispositive motions

  • Attendance at court conferences and settlement conferences

  • Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction hearing preparation and attendance

  • Trial and arbitration preparation and attendance

  • Proactive case management, including communication with NFC team and clients

Skills Required:

  • Must be admitted to the NJ Bar; NY, PA and/or CT bar admission a plus

  • Must have a strong working knowledge of ESI

  • 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, often on a time sensitive basis

Salary Range (based on full-time):  150k (2 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.

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): $165,000 to $189,000  

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).

Counsel - Litigation Practice Group (Chatham, New Jersey)

NFC is looking to hire an experienced Counsel 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 communication.

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 7 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 New Jersey and New York, 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 NJ and NY Bars 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 proactively manage a team and all litigation deadlines

  • The ability to identify and resolve problems quickly

  • The ability to manage multiple clients and matters

  • PA and/or CT license a plus

  • Traditional labor experience a plus

Salary Range (based on full-time: 180k (7 years experience) – 195k (10 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):   $200,000 to $216,000   

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).

Billing Administrative Assistant (Chatham, New Jersey)

This person will be responsible for providing support to our Billing & Finance Department. The ideal candidate must be detail-oriented, have a good working knowledge of Excel and billing software, and have the ability to communicate effectively with both external clients and internal firm leadership. Law firm billing/ finance experience preferred.

Hours: Full-Time Monday–Friday (9:00 am – 5:00 pm EST)

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.

Classification: Non-Exempt

Reports to: Chief Administrative Officer

Essential Billing Functions:

  • Assist with pre-bill prep

    • Enter expenses to be charged to clients into billing software (Coyote)

    • Move temporary time entries when new matters are opened

  • Assist with finalizing bills

  • Assist with e-billing processes

    • Prepare expense disbursement receipts for upload to e-bill systems

    • Input budgets

    • Upload client bills

  • Entry of billing data into Coyote for new matters

    • Enter insurance coverage data, retainer agreement data, client special instructions, training fee data, etc.

  • Prepare monthly Accrual reports; send to clients

  • Track new client retainers

  • Maintain clients’ billing contacts, change of address in Coyote. 

  • Assist with setting up NFC as a vendor for new clients, per client requirements

  • Respond to clients’, attorneys’, and Partners’ general inquiries for data regarding client accounts

Skills Required:

  • Two (2) + years’ experience in billing/ finance administrative position

  • Law firm or professional services experience preferred

  • Bachelor’s degree preferred, but not required

  • Strong attention to detail

  • Ability to multitask

  • Highly organized

  • Intermediate to advanced skills in MS Word, Outlook, and Excel

  • Creative problem solver, good judgment, and analytical skills

  • Superior written and oral communication skills

Salary Range:  $65k – $70k

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.

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).

How to Apply

Send your resume, cover letter, and a list of 3 professional references (include names, phone numbers, and email addresses) to careers@nfclegal.com

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