Employment Law Litigation Counsel Level- Hybrid Remote

Full Time
Posted
1 year ago

Nukk Freeman & Cerra, P.C. Job Description

 

Title:                  Counsel

Hours:               Full-Time

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:

 

Applicant must have a minimum of at least 10 years of substantive employment law experience including experience managing cases.

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 management, analysis, strategy, and oversight
  • 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 and arbitration 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
  • PA and/or CT license a plus
  • Traditional labor experience a plus
Location
10 Main Street
Chatham, NJ