Careers

FordHarrison offers experienced attorneys the opportunity to work with experts in all areas of employment litigation, labor relations, employee benefits, and business immigration. Our marketing department partners with attorneys to develop personal business development plans and utilize marketing tools and resources to promote client and business development. If you are looking for an opportunity to pursue labor and employment law with a well-established and growing firm, FordHarrison may be the beginning of a long and satisfying career.

Employee Benefits Associate, Berkeley Heights, New Jersey

FordHarrison, a national labor and employment firm, is seeking an employee benefits associate for its Berkeley Heights, New Jersey Office. The ideal candidate must have two to three years of experience at a boutique or general practices firm advising clients on executive and equity compensation; nonqualified deferred compensation plans; and issues involving qualified retirement plan design and compliance, ERISA fiduciary duty and prohibited transactions, and health and welfare design and compliance. Candidates must possess excellent academic credentials, strong communication, analytical, writing, and interpersonal skills. Candidates must be admitted to practice in New Jersey. An LL.M. in Taxation is not required but would be a plus. 

Competitive salary and benefits are offered with this position. Our attorneys have the flexibility to work a hybrid work schedule. The expected salary range for this New Jersey position is between $150,000 and $185,000.  Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience and other job-related factors as permitted by law. 

Please submit cover letter, resume and a copy of your law school transcript to Abby Underwood, Talent & Recruiting Coordinator at aunderwood@fordharrison.com. No phone calls or search agencies.

Associate, Hartford, Connecticut

FordHarrison LLP, a national labor and employment firm, is seeking an associate for its Hartford office. The ideal candidate must have four to five years of substantive litigation experience, preferably at a boutique labor and employment firm or in the employment practices group at a general practice firm. Candidates must possess excellent academic credentials, strong communication, analytical, writing, and interpersonal skills. Candidates must be admitted to practice in Connecticut. Competitive salary and benefits are offered with this position. Please submit cover letter, resume and a copy of your law school transcript to Lavern J. Wilson, Talent & Recruiting Partner at lwilson@fordharrison.com. No phone calls or search agencies.

FordHarrison provides first-class service to our clients, which means we are always seeking staff professionals who are high performers, entrepreneurial, and ready to thrive in our rewarding work environment. It takes communication and trust to function efficiently as a national firm, and a collaborative staff to make it all run seamlessly. We value cultural differences and we are committed to maintaining a diverse workforce and developing an inclusive environment. Our employees enjoy generous benefits, competitive pay, and a comfortable working environment.

FordHarrison LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Legal Assistant, St. Louis, Missouri                                                                                                                                           
FordHarrison LLP, a national labor and employment law firm, is seeking an experienced litigation legal assistant (secretary) for its St. Louis office. The legal assistant provides direct support to a team of attorneys involved in employment-related litigation (DEFENSE) before administrative agencies and state and federal courts. The assistant assists attorneys in the delivery of quality legal services to clients who perform complex and specialized legal tasks and work collaboratively and cooperatively with others in a team-oriented environment. This is an onsite position.

Responsibilities:

• Handles office correspondence and administrative tasks such as answering phone calls; communicating with clients, court clerks, and outside vendors; responding to emails, and routinely reviewing and following up on client deadlines and calendar appointments
• Assists attorneys in all phases of the litigation discovery process; helping attorneys prepare for hearings, arbitrations, and trials. Performs bates numbering and redacting, and e-files documents with various state and federal courts
• Processes monthly expense reports, and upon request, accurately enters, reviews, and revises timekeeper time entries
• Accurately formats and proofreads legal documents for grammatical, typographical, or spelling errors, and completeness prior to distribution or filing
• Maintains and organizes physical and electronic files
• Exhibits good judgment and organizational skills to receive, record, and disseminate all information on behalf of clients and assigned attorneys
• Coordinates meeting arrangements (i.e., arbitrations, depositions, mediations, etc.)
• Oversees the conflict check and client intake process for new matters
• Completes assigned tasks as expected. Able to juggle multiple assignments and/or deadlines while maintaining a professional demeanor and timely seeks assistance when needed.                                             

Qualifications:

• Applicants must be able to type at least 65 WPM
• A high school diploma or equivalent is required; an associate or bachelor’s degree is a plus
• Minimum four years of solid DEFENSE litigation experience 
• Intermediate to advance skills in the use of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook), time entry and e-Filing, and knowledge of an electronic document management system is preferred
• Excellent interpersonal/communication skills, and strong writing/grammar skills

Interested applicants should submit cover letter, resume, and salary requirements to staffcareers@fordharrison.com. No phone calls or search agencies.

Legal Assistant, Houston, Texas                                                                                                                                              
FordHarrison LLP, a national labor and employment law firm, is seeking an experienced litigation legal assistant (secretary) for its Houston office. The legal assistant provides direct support to a team of attorneys involved in employment-related litigation (DEFENSE) before administrative agencies and state and federal courts. The assistant assists attorneys in the delivery of quality legal services to clients who perform complex and specialized legal tasks and work collaboratively and cooperatively with others in a team-oriented environment. This is an onsite position – with slight flexibility for a hybrid work schedule.

Responsibilities:

• Handles office correspondence and administrative tasks such as answering phone calls; communicating with clients, court clerks, and outside vendors; responding to emails, and routinely reviewing and following up on client deadlines and calendar appointments
• Assists attorneys in all phases of the litigation discovery process; helping attorneys prepare for hearings, arbitrations, and trials. Performs bates numbering and redacting, and e-files documents with various state and federal courts
• Processes monthly expense reports, and upon request, accurately enters, reviews, and revises timekeeper time entries
• Accurately formats and proofreads legal documents for grammatical, typographical, or spelling errors, and completeness prior to distribution or filing
• Maintains and organizes physical and electronic files
• Exhibits good judgment and organizational skills to receive, record, and disseminate all information on behalf of clients and assigned attorneys
• Coordinates meeting arrangements (i.e., arbitrations, depositions, mediations, etc.)
• Oversees the conflict check and client intake process for new matters
• Completes assigned tasks as expected. Able to juggle multiple assignments and/or deadlines while maintaining a professional demeanor and timely seeks assistance when needed.

Qualifications:

• Applicants must be able to type at least 65 WPM
• A high school diploma or equivalent is required; an associate or bachelor’s degree is a plus
• Minimum four years of solid DEFENSE litigation experience 
• Intermediate to advance skills in the use of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook), time entry and e-Filing, and knowledge of an electronic document management system is preferred
• Excellent interpersonal/communication skills, and strong writing/grammar skills
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines with quick turnaround times
• Maintains a positive, “can-do” attitude when dealing with clients, co-workers, and attorneys
• Proven organizational skills, high dependability, initiative, flexibility, resiliency, and a pleasant disposition are essential attributes for this position.

Interested applicants should submit cover letter, resume, and salary requirements to staffcareers@fordharrison.com. No phone calls or search agencies.

At FordHarrison, by hiring the most qualified candidates, we are able to provide our clients with the highest level of service. Whether you are an experienced attorney, just out of law school, or an administrative professional, FordHarrison offers advantages such as professional development and training initiatives, competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package and collegial work environment. In an ever-changing world of labor and employment law, it is important to be a part of a growing national practice that knows no boundaries.

FordHarrison benefits include: medical insurance with prescription drug benefits, substantially subsidized by the firm; Life/Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance; pre-tax Cafeteria Plan; Flexible Spending Accounts, Healthcare Spending Accounts with firm contribution; long term and short term disability; self-directed 401(K) with firm match; leave time and holidays; paid parking (where applicable); and firm matched qualifying charitable contributions up to $500 per year per employee.  Attorneys also benefit from professional liability insurance, continuing legal education, state bar and local affiliation dues and in-house continuing legal education opportunities. 

Through UnitedHealthcare, UMR and HealthSCOPE Benefits creates and publishes the Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Ford and Harrison.  

To link to the Machine-Readable Files, please click on the URL provided: transparency-in-coverage.uhc.com

FordHarrison is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status or marital status.