Job Description

Are you looking to join a team that is passionate about what they do? Are you someone who embraces both a growth mindset and feedback-rich culture?

We are NFC. We are comprised of top talent at every level on our bi-coastal team, where our team is guided by integrity and committed to finding the best possible solutions, prioritizing collaboration and strategic thinking. We stress the importance of balance while supporting one’s whole self and it’s our ambition to truly make a difference for both or clients and our team members.

At NFC, we believe feedback is fuel and we team with our employees to build a workplace that provides an opportunity for significant growth and achievement and our incredibly high retention rate reflects the longstanding dedication of our team.

We are not your typical law firm and we would love to hear how your extraordinary story may fit ours…

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.

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.

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