Paralegal (Legal Assistant I)

CACI International • Washington, DC

1d • $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 trial preparation for high-profile cases, working closely with federal prosecutors in a fast-paced office setting. Duties include case management, database maintenance, and use of automated litigation support and eDiscovery tools. The position may also support investigations and prosecutions through witness interviews, deposition preparation, and courtroom trial support. The employee works under the direction of a Supervisory Paralegal.

Requirements

• Paralegal certificate or a four-year college degree.
• At least one year of litigation paralegal experience or related project experience, including internships, in health care, project or document management, policy, research, government staffing, publishing, or equivalent experience.
• 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 (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 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

• Coding skills are welcomed but not required.

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 and maintain case files.
• Perform simple legal research.
• Index, track, and control document discovery, including documents produced and received.
• Index, track, and manage exhibits and other materials for 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.
• Learning resources and learning and development opportunities.
• Healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits.

What This Job Offers

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