Paralegal

CACI International • Washington, DC

23d • $26 • Onsite

About The Position

The paralegal position is an excellent position for a motivated individual looking for an opportunity to grow within CACI. In this role, you will work collaboratively with the Department of Justice legal team assigned to the Radiation Exposure Compensation Program (“RECA”). Paralegals will work exclusively performing administrative law related assignments in the RECA Call Center. You will be answering questions from RECA applicants who call the RECA 1-800 line and interpreting regulations pertaining to the RECA statute. CACI is committed to growing our eDiscovery workforce and has included tuition reimbursement for Relativity certifications, the ACEDS certification and Paralegal Certificates! This is a great opportunity for someone to grow their careers. Please apply if you are interested to hear more!

Requirements

• Paralegal certificate, JD, or currently attending an ABA-accredited law school, having completed at least one year of study.
• One year of legal training or legal experience or at least two years of college education may be substituted for the paralegal certificate.
• At least one year of litigation paralegal experience or project experience (as related to the task order) is required.
• Basic legal knowledge, including knowledge of standard legal citation to cite check legal motions and memorandum.
• Sufficient experience with legal research tools such as LEXIS and Westlaw to perform basic legal research.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Thorough knowledge and hands-on familiarity with a variety of computer applications, including word processing, databases (such as document review and file management systems), spreadsheets, imaging, and hardware systems.
• Basic familiarity with ESI tools and knowledge of eDiscovery procedures and resources.
• Demonstrated attention to detail is paramount.
• Ability to consistently deliver highest quality work under extreme pressure will be very important.
• DOJ MBI must be obtainable (US Citizenship required).

Nice To Haves

• Automated legal support experience valued.
• Extensive computer and database expertise (MS Excel and Word skills necessary).

Responsibilities

• Compiling, preparing, and summarizing relevant materials for use by attorneys
• Maintaining case files.
• Performing simple legal and/or factual research.
• Indexing, tracking and controlling case related materials (including claimant related files).
• Reviewing documents for legal sufficiency according to established guidelines and criteria.
• Answering questions from RECA applicants who call the RECA 1-800 line and interpreting regulations pertaining to the RECA statute.

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement for Relativity certifications, the ACEDS certification and Paralegal Certificates
• Flexible time off
• Robust learning resources
• Healthcare
• Wellness
• Financial
• Retirement
• Family support
• Continuing education

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree