Paralegal

CACI International • Houston, 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 case management in a fast-paced office setting, assisting federal prosecutors with investigations and prosecutions, including preparation for trials, witness interviews, depositions, and courtroom proceedings. The position also offers experience with automated litigation support and eDiscovery tools and resources.

The Paralegal performs litigation services under the direction of a Supervisory Paralegal and follows established procedures. The work includes preparing and organizing case materials, supporting discovery and legal document preparation, maintaining case files and databases, and assisting attorneys. CACI offers tuition reimbursement for Relativity certifications, ACEDS certification, and Paralegal Certificates.

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, 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, with experience managing, organizing, and analyzing digital files and folders.
• Transferable skills related to ESI 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’ 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 document discovery, including documents produced and received.
• Index, track, and manage 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, 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.
• 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