Paralegal

CACI • Washington, DC

4d • Onsite

About The Position

CACI is seeking a Paralegal (Legal Assistant I) to support the Department of Justice’s mission and work with federal prosecutors in the Health Care Fraud Unit. The role supports investigations and prosecutions, including high-profile cases, in a fast-paced office setting. It focuses on litigation support, case management, database maintenance, and preparation for trials. Duties may include assisting with witness interviews, deposition preparation, and in-courtroom trial support. The position also provides experience with automated litigation support and eDiscovery tools and resources.

The Paralegal works under the direction of a Supervisory Paralegal and performs litigation services in accordance with established procedures. The position requires a DOJ MBI clearance, which must be obtainable; U.S. citizenship is required. The posting states that the position is full time and regular, with up to 50% travel within the Continental United States. The minimum required hourly wage is $25.58; pay and benefits will meet or exceed applicable Service Contract Labor Standards requirements.

CACI describes a culture centered on integrity, character, innovation, trust, and support for customer missions. Employees have access to a flexible time off benefit, learning resources, and competitive compensation, benefits, and learning and development opportunities. The benefits mix includes healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits. Tuition reimbursement is available for Relativity certifications, 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 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 with Microsoft Office applications, including 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 and 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

• 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.
• Conduct simple legal research.
• Index, track, and control document discovery, including documents produced and received in discovery.
• Index, track, and control exhibits and other materials used 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.
• Provide case management and database maintenance assistance in a litigation support capacity.
• Support investigations and prosecutions, including witness interviews, deposition preparation, and courtroom trial support.

Benefits

• Flexible time off benefit.
• Tuition reimbursement for Relativity certifications, ACEDS certification, and Paralegal Certificates.
• Competitive compensation and benefits.
• Learning and development opportunities and 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