Associate - Litigation Practice Group

At NFC, passion drives everything we do – both for the clients we represent and for the members of our Firm family. With offices on both coasts, including our growing California presence, our team is made up of top talent at every level. Guided by integrity, we foster meaningful, lasting relationships inside and outside the Firm.

We hold ourselves accountable and are committed to giving back to the communities where we live and work. We prioritize balance, support the whole self, and respect one another as much as we respect our valued clients.

Collaboration is at the heart of who we are. We work across all layers to find the best possible solutions, embrace change, take on challenges, and empower each individual to thrive. Our ambition is to make a difference – for those we represent, for our diverse and talented team members, and for the communities we serve from New Jersey to California.

We are not your typical law firm.

We’d love to hear your story – and how you may be a great fit for one of our open positions!

Hybrid – work in NFC’s San Diego, CA office a minimum of two (2) days per week, with flexibility to discuss remote work options. 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.

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
• Trial preparation and attendance
• Assisting with the counseling of clients on a wide variety of employment issues

• Must be admitted to the CA Bar
• Wage & Hour Class Actions and/or Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) experience a plus
• Experience supervising junior attorneys is a plus
• Exceptional legal writing and communication 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: 175k (4 years experience) – 195k (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.

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): $195,000 to $215,000

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).