Associate

Objective: NFC is looking to hire an experienced Associate for our growing SanFrancisco 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.Classification : Exempt PositionLocation: Hybrid – work in NFC's SanFrancisco, CA office a minimum of two (2) days per week. During the first year, the position offers significant remote flexibility, with access to a shared office space in SanFrancisco's downtown financial district available as needed. After the first year, the position will transition to NFC's standard hybrid model (which is subject to change), with in-office days every Wednesday, and 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.Essential Functions: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 oversightBudgeting and case managementProactive communication with NFC teamProactive communication with NFC clientsPreparing pleadings and motionsPreparing and responding to written discovery (including E-discovery)Preparing and responding to motionsTrial preparation and attendanceAssisting with the counseling of clients on a wide variety of employment issuesSkills Required:Must be admitted to the CA BarWage & Hour Class Actions and/or Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) experience a plusExperience supervising junior attorneys is a plusExceptional legal writing and communication skillsStrong attention to detailStrong interpersonal skillsThe ability to work collaboratively and positively in a dynamic team environmentThe ability to proactively manage a team and all litigation deadlinesThe ability to identify and resolve problems quicklyThe ability to manage multiple clients and mattersSalary Range based on full-time: $190k (4 years' experience) – $210k (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): $210,000 to $230,000Additional 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)We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.#J-18808-Ljbffr