Mass Tort Associate Attorney

Orion Placement; Roseland (NJ); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Comprehensive benefits

401(k)

Job summary

Orion Placement is seeking an attorney with 2+ years of litigation experience to join a respected mass tort practice in Roseland, NJ. Hybrid in-office/remote schedule with potential for significant case involvement and mentorship from seasoned trial lawyers.

The role emphasizes rigorous research, writing, and strategy across large-scale plaintiff matters, with opportunities for growth and a competitive benefits package. NJ bar admission is required.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of litigation experience.
• Exceptional legal research and writing skills.
• Strong analytical and organizational abilities.
• Experience drafting substantive motions, briefs, and litigation documents.
• Ability to manage multiple complex assignments simultaneously.
• Mass tort, products liability, personal injury, or complex litigation experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the litigation and management of complex mass tort matters.
• Conduct extensive legal research and draft motions, briefs, memoranda, and other litigation documents.
• Analyze legal, medical, and factual issues affecting large-scale litigation.
• Manage discovery, document review, and case development activities.
• Participate in deposition preparation, motion practice, and trial preparation.
• Collaborate with attorneys, experts, and litigation support teams on case strategy.
• Track litigation developments and contribute to overall case planning.
• Maintain organized case files and effectively manage multiple deadlines.

Skills

Litigation experience

Legal research

Legal writing

Motions & briefs drafting

Case management

Mass tort experience (preferred)

Job description

• Join a highly respected litigation team handling complex, high-profile mass tort matters.
• Work on significant cases involving large-scale plaintiff litigation and cutting-edge legal issues.
• Collaborate with experienced trial attorneys on impactful cases that can affect thousands of individuals.
• Develop sophisticated research, writing, and litigation skills in a fast-paced, intellectually challenging environment.
• Enjoy meaningful responsibility, direct case involvement, and strong mentorship.
• Competitive compensation, annual bonus opportunity, comprehensive benefits, and 401(k).

Location: Roseland, NJ (Hybrid). Enjoy a flexible schedule with four days in the office and one remote workday each week.

Note: Applicants must be admitted to practice law in New Jersey and have at least 2 years of litigation experience. Mass tort experience is strongly preferred but not required for attorneys with exceptional research and writing skills.

About Us

We are a premier litigation firm recognized for handling complex, high-stakes matters on behalf of individuals and families. Our team is known for exceptional advocacy, strategic thinking, and a commitment to achieving meaningful results for our clients. We foster a collaborative environment where talented attorneys can build sophisticated litigation skills and advance their careers. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Assist in the litigation and management of complex mass tort matters.
• Conduct extensive legal research and draft motions, briefs, memoranda, and other litigation documents.
• Analyze legal, medical, and factual issues affecting large-scale litigation.
• Manage discovery, document review, and case development activities.
• Participate in deposition preparation, motion practice, and trial preparation.
• Collaborate with attorneys, experts, and litigation support teams on case strategy.
• Track litigation developments and contribute to overall case planning.
• Maintain organized case files and effectively manage multiple deadlines.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of litigation experience.
• Exceptional legal research and writing skills.
• Strong analytical and organizational abilities.
• Experience drafting substantive motions, briefs, and litigation documents.
• Ability to manage multiple complex assignments simultaneously.
• Mass tort, products liability, personal injury, or complex litigation experience strongly preferred.

Why You Will Love Working Here

This is an opportunity to work on sophisticated, high-impact litigation while learning from accomplished attorneys in a collaborative environment. You'll gain exposure to complex legal issues, receive meaningful responsibility, and build skills that position you for long-term success in high-level litigation practice.