Paralegal

CACI International • Detroit, MI

12d • $25 • Onsite

About The Position

CACI is seeking a Paralegal (Legal Assistant I) to support the Department of Justice’s mission and work on high-profile cases. The position focuses on litigation support and trial preparation in an office setting. The Paralegal provides case management and database maintenance assistance and uses automated litigation support and eDiscovery tools and resources.

The role works closely with federal prosecutors supporting the Health Care Fraud Unit in a fast-paced setting. The Paralegal assists with investigations and prosecutions, including support for witness interviews, deposition preparation, and in-courtroom trial support. The position works under the direction of a Supervisory Paralegal and performs litigation services in accordance with established procedures.

Requirements

• 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 also accepted.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Thorough knowledge of and hands-on familiarity with computer applications, including word processing, databases such as document review and file management systems, 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 electronically stored information tools and eDiscovery procedures and resources.
• Ability to consistently deliver high-quality work under extreme pressure.
• Must be a U.S. citizen and able to obtain DOJ MBI clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Automated litigation support experience.
• Document review and Relativity experience.

Responsibilities

• Compile, prepare, and summarize relevant materials for attorneys to use in discovery and in preparing motions, briefs, and other legal documents.
• Summarize depositions and other transcripts, maintain case files, and perform simple legal research.
• Index, track, and control document discovery, including documents produced and received.
• Index and track exhibits and other 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 requests, production requests, Congressional inquiries, and similar matters.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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