Hours: Full-Time (1,800 Billable Hours)
Reports to: Litigation Practice Group

Objective: 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.

Essential Functions:
Applicants must have 6-8 years of substantive employment law experience. Responsibilities are focused on independently managing all aspects of employment litigation matters for private sector corporate clients in New Jersey and New York, 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

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 proactively manage a team and all litigation deadlines
• The ability to identify and resolve problems quickly
• The ability to manage multiple clients and matters

Contact 

Michelle Morataya | Assistant Manager, HR & Operations
973.665.9100
mmorataya@nfclegal.com