Paralegal

CACI • New York, NY

4d • Onsite

About The Position

CACI is seeking a Paralegal to support the Department of Justice’s mission and work on high-profile cases in an office setting. The role focuses on litigation support and trial preparation, including case management, database maintenance, and use of automated litigation support and eDiscovery tools. The Paralegal works closely with federal prosecutors supporting the USAO in a fast-paced environment and assists with investigations and prosecutions, including witness interviews, deposition preparation, and courtroom trial support. The position works under the direction of a Supervisory Paralegal or Project Supervisor. DOJ MBI clearance must be obtainable, and U.S. citizenship is required. The role may require up to 10% local travel. The minimum required hourly wage is $25.38; pay and benefits meet or exceed applicable Service Contract Labor Standards requirements. CACI also describes a flexible time-off benefit, learning resources, competitive compensation, and comprehensive benefits covering healthcare, wellness, financial and retirement support, family support, continuing education, and time off. Tuition reimbursement is available for Relativity certifications, the ACEDS certification, and Paralegal Certificates.

Requirements

• Paralegal certificate, JD, or current attendance at an ABA-accredited law school with at least one year of study completed. One year of legal training or legal experience, or at least two years of college education, may substitute for the paralegal certificate.
• At least one year of litigation paralegal experience or project experience related to the task order.
• Basic legal knowledge, including standard legal citation skills for cite-checking legal motions and memoranda.
• Sufficient experience with legal research tools such as LEXIS and Westlaw to conduct basic legal research.
• 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.
• Basic familiarity with ESI tools and knowledge of 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

• Trial experience is very helpful.
• Automated litigation support experience is valued.

Responsibilities

• Compile, prepare, and summarize relevant materials for attorneys’ use in discovery and in preparing motions, briefs, and other legal documents.
• Summarize depositions and other transcripts.
• Maintain case files.
• Perform simple legal research.
• Index, track, and control document discovery, including documents produced and received in discovery.
• Index, track, and exhibit 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, the ACEDS certification, and Paralegal Certificates.
• Flexible time-off benefit.
• Learning resources and learning and development opportunities.
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time-off benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree