Paralegal

CACI • Washington, DC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

CACI is seeking a Paralegal (Legal Assistant I) to support the Department of Justice’s mission, working on high-profile cases in an office setting. The role provides litigation support and trial preparation, including case management and database maintenance, and offers experience with automated litigation support and eDiscovery tools. The Paralegal works closely with federal prosecutors supporting the Market, Government Consumer Fraud Unit in a fast-paced environment, assisting with investigations and prosecutions, witness interviews, deposition preparation, and courtroom trial support. 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. CACI offers tuition reimbursement for Relativity, ACEDS, and Paralegal Certificate programs.

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 business, finance or accounting, 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 in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Understanding of how electronically stored information and computer files work within an operating system, including experience managing, organizing, and analyzing digital files and folders.
• Transferable skills related to electronically stored information tools, eDiscovery procedures, and resources.
• Ability to consistently deliver high-quality work under extreme pressure.
• Must be able to obtain DOJ MBI clearance; U.S. citizenship is required.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Compile, prepare, and summarize materials for attorneys’ discovery work and preparation of motions, briefs, and other legal documents.
• Summarize depositions and other transcripts, maintain case files, and conduct simple legal research.
• Index, track, and control document discovery, including documents produced and received.
• Index and track exhibits and other materials at depositions and trial.
• 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.

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement for Relativity certifications, ACEDS certification, and Paralegal Certificates.
• Flexible time off benefit.
• Learning resources and learning and development opportunities.
• Healthcare and wellness benefits.
• Financial and retirement benefits.
• Family support benefits.
• Continuing education and time off benefits.

What This Job Offers

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