Paralegal

CACI • Dallas, TX

5d • 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 on high-profile cases, working closely with federal prosecutors in a fast-paced office setting. The position supports investigations and prosecutions, including witness interviews, deposition preparation, and courtroom trial support. It also provides case management and database maintenance assistance and offers 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. CACI supports professional growth through tuition reimbursement 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 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 in 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, 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 materials for attorneys to use in discovery and preparation of motions, briefs, and other legal documents.
• Summarize depositions and other transcripts and maintain case files.
• Perform simple legal research.
• Index, track, and control documents produced and received in discovery.
• Index and track 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, and Congressional inquiries.

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement for Relativity certifications, 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.
• Competitive compensation and benefits.

What This Job Offers

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