Paralegal (Legal Assistant I)

CACI • Washington, DC

3d • $26 • Onsite

About The Position

CACI is seeking a Paralegal (Legal Assistant I) to support the Department of Justice’s mission and work on high-profile cases. The role provides litigation support and trial preparation, including case management and database maintenance. The Paralegal works closely with federal prosecutors supporting the Health Care Fraud Unit in a fast-paced office setting, assisting with investigations and prosecutions, witness interviews, deposition preparation, and courtroom trial support. The role also 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 offers tuition reimbursement for Relativity certifications, the 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 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 works within an operating system, including experience effectively 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’ 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 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 other work.

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement for Relativity certifications, the ACEDS certification, and Paralegal Certificates.
• Flexible time off benefit.
• Learning resources.
• Healthcare benefits.
• Wellness benefits.
• Financial benefits.
• Retirement benefits.
• Family support benefits.
• Continuing education benefits.
• Time off benefits.

What This Job Offers

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