Paralegal – Product Liability & Mass Torts

Salary Range Target: $95,000 – $160,000 Base Salary

Company Background

A top-tier global law firm known for excellence, innovation, and a client-first approach. The firm provides comprehensive legal services across complex litigation, regulatory, and transactional matters, powered by cutting-edge technology and a collaborative culture that promotes growth and high performance.

Job Description

Our client is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to support its Product Liability & Mass Torts practice group in the New York office. This position plays a critical role in supporting attorneys throughout all phases of high-stakes, large-scale litigation. The ideal candidate will be organized, resourceful, and capable of managing discovery, trial preparation, and courtroom logistics in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of litigation casework, including discovery, document production, and trial preparation.
• Serve as a point of contact with clients, co-counsel, and vendors throughout the litigation lifecycle.
• Organize and maintain comprehensive case files, including subject-matter, deposition, and expert witness materials.
• Coordinate and conduct document reviews for responsiveness, privilege, and redactions using platforms like Relativity.
• Draft and prepare discovery responses and court filings; perform e-filing as required.
• Assist with trial preparation and provide on-site courtroom support for multiple trials annually.
• Conduct legal research and citation review, including cite checking, Shepardizing, and Bluebooking.
• Build and maintain litigation databases and transcript repositories.
• Prepare deposition prep materials and witness binders.
• Accurately track and record billable time.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; paralegal certificate preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of litigation paralegal experience in a mid-to-large law firm, with a focus on defense litigation.
• Strong understanding of litigation case management, court procedures, and trial workflows.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, Excel, PowerPoint, and litigation tools (e.g., Relativity).
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and written communication skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
• Willingness to work overtime, including weekends, and travel extensively for trial support.
• In-courtroom trial experience strongly preferred.