Careers

This position will report directly to the Chief Administrative Officer and will be responsible for ensuring the smooth running of our San Diego office, and instrumental to driving sustainable growth within the office.  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; Hybrid (In-Office/Remote) Position

Location: The individual in this role is expected to work on the Firm’s current hybrid schedule, working in the San Diego, CA office two days a week (currently Wednesday required plus either Tuesday or Thursday).  This hybrid schedule is subject to change based on the needs of the Firm.  

Reports to: Chief Administrative Officer

Essential Functions:

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the office; prioritize use of support staff and facilities.
• Participate in strategic planning process with management to identify and accomplish short and long-term organizational goals.
• Oversee the daily operations of information systems and act as liaison to IT managed services provider.
• Oversee facilities management, including equipment, office services, purchasing, inventory control, and space planning and design.
• Create and manage San Diego branch office expenses and budget and help drive financial results for that office.
• Perform accounting/ financial functions specific to the branch office including preparing and monitoring case budgets, invoice appeals, client timekeeper approvals, and invoice approvals.
• Provide local support to HR Team for recruiting, onboarding, performance management and professional development.
• Supervise and manage San Diego branch office support staff.
• Lead a professional and positive work environment by facilitating effective communication and information sharing among attorneys and professional staff.
• Champion NFC firm culture that reflects our core values and lead employee engagement initiatives.
• Utilize effective social and event planning strategies for San Diego office events to foster a positive environment promoting positive morale and encouraging connection, growth, productivity, efficiency, performance excellence, and a culture of collaboration.
• Coordinate with and assist Marketing Dept on local client events.
• Work with CAO and HR to implement practices and procedures, ensuring understanding of and compliance with firmwide office policies and legal obligations. Support and implement firmwide initiatives.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills Required:

• Bachelor’s degree required, with a major in Human Resources, Management, Business Administration, or Finance strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 6 – 8 years of leadership experience in a senior management position at a law firm or other professional services firm required.
• Proven ability to manage direct reports effectively; strong management/ leadership skills; solid business acumen.
• Advanced understanding of office management practices including knowledge of and experience with accounting procedures, financial management, HR, information systems and project management.
• Strong understanding of law firm procedures and requirements
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams and PowerPoint)
• Excellent communication skills
• High level of confidentiality
• Ability to multi-task and plan
• A self-starter with the ability to think “outside the box” and work independently.
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong organizational skills.

Salary range (based on full-time):  Starting at $110 – 115k

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.

The Practice Group Manager is intended to be the “chief of staff” to the Firm’s leaders assisting with internal operations, attorney development, professional staff management, and other similar responsibilities to support the Firm’s goals and the continued success of NFC.   The Practice Group Manager is expected to perform all responsibilities listed below with a strong level of engagement and commitment to providing superior service to the Firm’s professionals.

Hours: This is a full-time job.  Firm business hours are generally Monday – Friday 9AM – 5PM but the role requires flexibility to work outside of business hours based on Firm needs. 

Location: The individual in this role is expected to work on the Firm’s current hybrid schedule, working in the Chatham, NJ office two days a week (currently Wednesday required plus either Tuesday or Thursday).  This hybrid schedule is subject to change based on the needs of the Firm.  

Reports to: Head of Counseling Department

Essential Functions:

• Manage attorney staffing process, including evaluating attorney availability and assigning attorneys to matters based on client needs, experience, rates and preferences.
• Oversee and assist with utilization of attorneys, including reviewing utilization reports, communicating with attorneys regarding utilization and related planning, and working with Firm leadership on meeting utilization goals.
• Manage professional development plan for attorneys with HR department, including NFC University programming, CLEs, etc.
• Supervise administrative staff (currently 2 employees).
• Assist with fee estimates and other firm retention matters, such as responding to requests for proposals.
• Manage new hire/onboarding process of attorneys with HR department.
• Assist Department Heads with annual (or other) attorney reviews.
• Manage issues related to client invoices and liaise with operations team regarding same.
• Analyze non-billable work reports on regular basis.
• Liaise with all Firm practice groups and perform similar work for such departments as needed.
• Special projects as assigned by Department Heads and the Firm.

Skills Required:

• Undergraduate degree required; J.D. preferred.
• At least five years of professional services experience; law firm experience required.  
• Advanced working knowledge of MS Office, Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
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• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with attorneys and professional staff.
• Highly organized, proactive and self-directed.
• Ability to work with meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize, manage multiple projects, and thrive in fast-paced environment with intense client service orientation.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of firm operations and sensitive employee and firm matters.
• Creativity in developing solutions and achieving results.

Salary range (based on full-time):  Starting at $115k

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.

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: 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.

Classification: Non-Exempt Position

Reports to: Director of Litigation Support Services

Essential Functions:

• Organize and coordinate document productions (Bates Stamping, Redaction, etc.)
• 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 file Pleadings with the Court (knowing associated rules: Superior Court NJ, District Court NJ, EDNY, SDNY, Appellate, ECF, etc.)
• Draft Interrogatories, Document Requests, Requests for Admissions, Subpoenas, etc.
• Draft Answers to Complaint
• Filings and updates to electronic document systems maintained by clients
• Draft letters to clients
• Draft Settlement Agreements
• Prepare Mediation Submissions
• Organize and track documents received from clients and the Court 
• Conduct computerized 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
• 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 5 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):  Starting at 76k

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 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.  This particular position is perfect for an employment attorney seeking a non-litigation position or an in-house role, as the position is primarily focused on a wide range of advisory work with limited Litigation work.

Hours: Full-Time (1,800 Billable Hours) – with option to discuss flexibility in hours

Location: Hybrid In-Office/Remote Position

Reports to Counseling Practice Group

Essential Functions:

Applicants must have at least 3 years of substantive employment law experience with a strong interest in providing employment law advice and training to clients and working with the firm’s investigations team.

Primary responsibilities include in servicing the group’s clients, which is dedicated to partnering on employment law matters with NFC’s private sector corporate clients in New Jersey, New York, and remote locations.   In addition, this attorney will be part of NFC’s training team providing employment law-related training to NFC clients and NFC’s investigations teams tasked with performing internal investigations and third-party investigations on behalf of the firm’s clients.

Work shall include but not be limited to:

• Research regarding a wide range of employment issues, including discrimination, harassment, wage and hour issues, hiring, performance management, FMLA/ADA issues, sick leave laws, leave of absence issues, terminations/RIFs, restrictive covenants and COVID-19 guidance and related laws
• Assisting with advising clients on a wide variety of employment issues, including drafting comprehensive emails to clients and delivering advice via phone or virtual platforms
• Document and policy preparation (e.g., Handbooks, Separation Agreements, Restrictive Covenant Agreements, Policies, etc.)
• Assisting with and conducting client training on a wide variety of employment law issues
• Conducting workplace and third-party investigations
• Preparing verbal and written investigation reports
• Assisting with DOL Audits
• Responding to attorney demand letters
• Responding to agency (EEOC, NJDCR) Charges
• Providing overflow assistance to other NFC practice groups, including the Litigation Practice Group, where needed

Skills Required:

• Must be admitted to the NJ bar (NY bar admission also preferred; other state bar admissions are a plus)
• Excellent research skills
• Exceptional legal writing and communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Exceptional judgment and ethics
• 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
• The ability to complete assignments on a timely basis
• The ability to escalate client issues to senior attorneys when appropriate 

Salary Range (based on full-time, to be adjusted for less than full-time):  Starting at 155k – 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.

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 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):  Starting at 165k – 185k

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 – 7 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:  

• Proactive communication with NFC team
• Proactive communication with NFC clients
• 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 identify and resolve problems quickly
• The ability to manage multiple clients and matters 

Salary Range (based on full-time):  Starting at 160k – 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.

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: Hybrid: In-Office/Remote Position. Minimum 1,800 Billable Hours – with the 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 managing cases.

Responsibilities are focused on independently managing all aspects of employment litigation matters for private sector corporate clients headquartered 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):  starting at 185k

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.