Paralegal

CACI International • Washington, DC

5d • $26 • Onsite

About The Position

CACI is seeking a Paralegal (Legal Assistant I) to support the Department of Justice’s mission and Health Care Fraud Unit. The role provides litigation support and case management for high-profile investigations and prosecutions, including preparation for trials, witness interviews, deposition preparation, and courtroom support. The Paralegal works closely with federal prosecutors in a fast-paced office setting and maintains case files and litigation-support databases, using automated litigation support and eDiscovery tools.

The position works under the direction of a Supervisory Paralegal and performs litigation services in accordance with established procedures. The role requires a DOJ MBI clearance to be obtainable and U.S. citizenship. Travel of up to 50% within the continental United States is required. CACI offers tuition reimbursement for Relativity certifications, the ACEDS certification, and Paralegal Certificates.

Requirements

• A paralegal certificate or a four-year college degree.
• At least one year of litigation paralegal experience or related project experience, including internships, in areas such as health care, project or document management, policy, research, government staffing, or publishing; equivalent experience is acceptable.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Thorough knowledge of and hands-on familiarity with computer applications, including word processing, databases, spreadsheets, imaging, and hardware systems.
• Technological proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Understanding of how electronically stored information works within an operating system, including experience managing, organizing, and analyzing digital files and folders.
• Transferable skills related to ESI tools, eDiscovery procedures, and resources.
• Ability to consistently deliver high-quality work under extreme pressure.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain DOJ MBI clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Coding skills are welcomed but not required.

Responsibilities

• Compile, prepare, and summarize materials for attorneys to use in discovery and in preparing motions, briefs, and other legal documents.
• Summarize depositions and other transcripts and maintain case files.
• Perform simple legal research.
• Index, track, and control document discovery, including documents produced and received.
• Index, track, and exhibit materials at depositions and trials.
• Prepare exhibit cross-references.
• Assist attorneys in the courtroom.
• Review documents for relevance and privilege according to established guidelines and criteria.
• Compile documents for FOIA matters, production requests, Congressional inquiries, and similar work.
• Provide case management and database maintenance assistance in a litigation-support capacity.

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement for Relativity certifications, the ACEDS certification, and Paralegal Certificates.
• Flexible time off benefit.
• Robust learning resources.
• Healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level