Paralegal

CACI International • Dallas, TX

5d • $24 • Onsite

About The Position

CACI is seeking a Paralegal (Legal Assistant I) to support the Department of Justice’s mission and Health Care Fraud Unit. The role provides litigation support to federal prosecutors on high-profile cases involving investigation and prosecution, including witness interviews, deposition preparation, and courtroom trial support. The position is based in an office setting and offers experience with case management, database maintenance, 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 supports professional growth through 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 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 managing, organizing, and analyzing digital files and folders.
• 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.
• Transferable skills related to ESI tools and eDiscovery procedures and resources.

Responsibilities

• Compile, prepare, and summarize 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 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, and Congressional inquiries.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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