Associate - Restrictive Covenant Practice Group

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 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.

Hybrid – work in NFC’s Chatham 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:

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).

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $150,000.00 - $170,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Chatham, NJ 07928