Paralegal

CACI • Detroit, MI

10d • Onsite

About The Position

CACI is seeking a Paralegal (Legal Assistant I) to support the Department of Justice’s Health Care Fraud Unit. The role supports federal prosecutors in investigating and prosecuting matters, with a focus on litigation support and preparation for trials. The Paralegal provides case management and database maintenance assistance and may support witness interviews, deposition preparation, and courtroom trial activities. The position is performed in an office setting 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. The position also includes compiling documents for FOIA matters, production requests, Congressional inquiries, and similar requests. 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, 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 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 eligible to obtain DOJ MBI clearance; U.S. citizenship is required.

Nice To Haves

• Automated litigation support experience.
• Document review and Relativity experience.

Responsibilities

• Compile, prepare, and summarize relevant materials for attorneys’ discovery and preparation of motions, briefs, and other legal documents.
• Summarize depositions and other transcripts, maintain case files, and perform simple legal research.
• Index, track, and control document discovery, including documents produced and received.
• Index and track 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, Congressional inquiries, and similar requests.
• Provide case management and database maintenance assistance in a litigation support capacity.
• Support witness interviews and deposition preparation as needed.

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement for Relativity certifications, the ACEDS certification, and Paralegal Certificates.
• Flexible time off benefit.
• Learning resources and learning and development opportunities.
• 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