Paralegal - Mass Tort & MDL Practice Location: Newark, NJ. Employment Type: Full-Time. Work Mode: On-Site. Compensation: $75,000 - $95,000. About the Firm A claimant-focused complex-litigation team handling mass tort, class action, and MDL matters, based in Newark, NJ with easy access to Manhattan courts and co-counsel. A culture where precision, initiative, and professional growth are recognized and rewarded. Position Overview Do you have the instincts to support a fast-moving litigation team, and the precision to never let a detail slip? We're hiring an experienced Paralegal to join a high-volume mass tort, class action, and MDL litigation practice in Newark, NJ. This is a substantive, fast-paced role for a professional who knows how federal complex litigation operates and is ready to contribute from day one. You'll work directly alongside experienced trial attorneys, supporting active dockets that span multi-district litigation, deposition campaigns, and federal court proceedings. MDL & Mass Tort Case Management - Support attorneys across active mass tort, class action, and MDL dockets simultaneously - Maintain master case tracking logs, plaintiff inventories, and MDL court schedules - Monitor MDL court orders, PSC filings, and case management orders (CMOs) - Coordinate with co-counsel and liaison counsel across multiple jurisdictions Deposition & Trial Support - Coordinate and calendar depositions of plaintiffs, defendants, and expert witnesses across multi-state cases - Prepare comprehensive deposition binders, exhibit sets, and attorney outlines - Summarize deposition transcripts and flag critical testimony - Compile and organize trial binders, exhibit/witness files, and demonstratives - Provide on-site and remote trial support as needed Federal Court Filings & ECF - Prepare and file documents in federal district and MDL transferee courts via ECF/PACER - Monitor dockets across multiple federal cases for filings, orders, and deadlines - Ensure compliance with local rules, individual judge practices, and MDL procedures - Maintain filing calendars and deadline-tracking systems under attorney supervision Discovery & Document Management - Manage large-volume document review/production using Relativity, Clio, or similar eDiscovery tools - Organize, code, and quality-check document productions and discovery responses - Coordinate with vendors on document hosting, processing, and production - Maintain organized electronic/physical case files with strict version control Client & Case Communication - Communicate professionally and sensitively with plaintiffs, medical-record vendors, and experts - Assist with intake and records collection for plaintiff fact sheets / profile forms (PPFs) - Draft and proofread correspondence, memoranda, motions, and court submissions - Prepare, format, and organize filings, pleadings, and briefing materials Required Experience - 3+ years of paralegal experience in mass tort, class action, or MDL litigation - Federal court practice experience, including ECF/PACER filing and docket management - Hands-on deposition coordination and trial preparation experience - Proficiency with a major eDiscovery/document-review platform (Relativity, Clio, NetDocuments, etc.) - Strong command of Microsoft 365 (Word, Outlook, Excel, Teams) - Exceptional organization with the ability to manage high case volumes accurately - Professional written and verbal communication with attorneys, clients, and courts Preferred Qualifications - Paralegal certificate, Associate's in Paralegal Studies, or Bachelor's degree - Experience with pharmaceutical, medical device, toxic tort, or consumer-product mass tort matters - Familiarity with plaintiff fact sheets, profile forms, and bellwether trial prep - Experience coordinating with PSC or defense liaison counsel in MDL proceedings - Prior experience at a plaintiff- or defense-side mass tort firm in NJ or NY Benefits - Medical, dental, and vision insurance - 401(k) retirement plan - Paid time off (vacation, sick, and holidays) - Professional development support, including CLE access and certification assistance - Firm-sponsored continuing legal education and paralegal association memberships - Substantive, high-profile federal MDL case work, supportive trial attorneys, and a clear path to senior paralegal / litigation specialist / team-lead roles