Paralegal (Legal Assistant I)

CACI • Washington, DC

6d • 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 position supports the Health Care Fraud Unit and works closely with federal prosecutors in a fast-paced, office-based setting. The role focuses on litigation support and trial preparation, including case management, database maintenance, investigations and prosecutions, witness interview support, deposition preparation, and courtroom trial support. The position provides experience with automated litigation support and eDiscovery tools and resources. CACI also offers tuition reimbursement for Relativity certifications, the ACEDS certification, and Paralegal Certificates.

The Paralegal works under the direction of a Supervisory Paralegal and performs litigation services in compliance with established procedures. The role requires working in an office setting and may involve travel of up to 50% within the continental United States. DOJ MBI clearance must be obtainable, and U.S. citizenship is required.

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 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 in Microsoft Office applications, including 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 electronically stored information 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 relevant materials for attorneys to use in discovery and in preparing 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 control 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 work.
• Provide case management and database maintenance assistance in a litigation support capacity.

Benefits

• Unique flexible time off benefit.
• Tuition reimbursement for Relativity certifications, the ACEDS certification, and Paralegal Certificates.
• Healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits.
• Learning and development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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