Paralegal

CACI • Houston, TX

4d • Onsite

About The Position

CACI is seeking a Paralegal (Legal Assistant I) to support the Department of Justice’s mission and the Health Care Fraud Unit. The role supports federal prosecutors on high-profile cases in a fast-paced office setting, focusing on litigation support, trial preparation, case management, and database maintenance. Duties may include assisting with witness interviews, deposition preparation, and courtroom trial support. The position provides experience with automated litigation support and eDiscovery tools and resources. The role works under the direction of a Supervisory Paralegal and requires compliance with established procedures.

The position is covered by the Service Contract Labor Standards. The minimum required hourly wage is $25.13; final compensation may depend on factors such as work location, experience, skills, education, and certifications. CACI describes its culture as centered on integrity, innovation, trust, and continuous growth. Employees have access to flexible time off, learning resources, competitive benefits, and learning and development opportunities. CACI also offers tuition reimbursement for Relativity certifications, the 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 acceptable.
• 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 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 ESI 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 materials for attorneys’ 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 and track exhibits and other materials for depositions and trials.
• 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 witness interviews, deposition preparation, and courtroom trial work as needed.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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