NUKK FREEMAN & CERRA, P.C.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Title: Associate
Hours: Full-Time (1,800 Billable Hours)
Reports to: Litigation & Counseling 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 3-5 years of substantive employment law experience.
LITIGATION
Responsibilities are focused on employment litigation for private sector corporate clients in New Jersey and New York, specifically:
- Drafting pleadings and motions
- Conducting legal research
- Preparing and responding to written discovery (including E-discovery)
- Preparing and responding to motions
- Assisting with deposition preparation, mediations, etc.
- Attending depositions/hearings/mediations as required
- Trial preparation
- All aspects of litigation including conducting work on: lawsuits; EEO, DOL, and other administrative charges; pre-litigation demands; subpoenas, etc.
COUNSELING
Responsibilities are focused on supporting the firm’s Counseling Practice Group, which is dedicated to partnering with NFC’s private sector corporate clients in New Jersey and New York. Work shall include:
- Research regarding a wide range of employment issues, including discrimination, harassment, wage and hour issues, FMLA issues, sick leave laws, leave of absence issues, training requirements, RIFs, etc.
- Assisting with the counseling of clients on a wide variety of employment issues
- Document and Policy Preparation (e.g., Handbooks, Separation Agreements, Policies, etc.)
- Assisting with the preparation of materials for Training Sessions
- Assisting with Workplace Investigations
- Assisting with Audits
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 identify and resolve problems quickly
- The ability to manage multiple clients and matters
Resumes and salary requirements can be sent to: MMorataya@nfclegal.com