Senior Paralegal

CACI International • Washington, DC

7d • $32 • Onsite

About The Position

CACI is looking for talented Senior Paralegal professionals to support the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) mission. Positions like this are critical and are very involved with high-profile important cases. CACI is looking for people who can work in FTC Offices in Washington, DC, consistent with FTC policy. Senior Paralegal duties focus upon litigation support, specifically focused on the FTC’s Bureau of Consumer Protection. The assignments evolve and we would like to be able to add complex responsibilities for a capable candidate. CACI is committed to growing our eDiscovery workforce and has included tuition reimbursement for Relativity certifications, the ACEDS certification and Paralegal Certificates! This is a great opportunity for someone to grow their careers. Please apply if you are interested in hearing more!

Requirements

• Requires paralegal certificate, or JD, or currently attending an ABA-accredited law school, having completed at least one year of study, or an equivalent level of legal training or experience; or an equivalent level of education and experience may be substituted.
• Additionally, at least two years of litigation paralegal experience or project experience (as related to the task order) is required.
• At least one year of experience in automated litigation support.
• Requires sound working knowledge of federal and state court system, legal research procedures, and legal research resources.
• Requires excellent written and oral communication skills and thorough knowledge of legal research tools such as LEXIS and Westlaw.
• Must have hands-on familiarity with a variety of computer applications, including word processing, databases (such as document review and file management systems), spreadsheets, imaging, and hardware systems, e.g., Relativity, Excel, JEFS/Box.com, Word, Teams, Power Point, and social media tools.
• Hands-on familiarity with ESI tools and knowledge of eDiscovery procedures and resources.
• Ability to consistently deliver highest quality work under extreme pressure will be very important.
• Ability to consistently deliver highest quality work under extreme pressure.
• Advanced skills with Excel.
• Professional, can-do, customer-service attitude.
• Ability to travel.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with cite checking/Blue booking.
• Trial experience.
• Works well independently and with a team.

Responsibilities

• Works under the direction of a Supervisory Paralegal or a Project Supervisor.
• Work products are reviewed prior to submission; however, often develops these products with minimal direct supervision other than written guidelines.
• Performs moderately complex legal research; synopsizes transcripts of hearings and oral arguments for attorney use; reviews case related materials and, for example, identifies potentially conflicting statements or areas requiring further investigation; writes preliminary drafts of legal memoranda and correspondence.
• Contact mostly with other support staff but contact with attorney and trial staff may be required.
• Using electronic databases to conduct factual research; retrieving and analyzing materials through data searches; and coding substantive case materials.
• Conducting interviews with prospective witnesses and drafting reports and other documents.
• Preparing table of contents and table of authorities for legal briefs.
• Reviewing and researching citations, footnotes, textual references and other entries for accuracy.
• Digesting substantive materials or transcripts of testimony.
• Preparing exhibits for trial.
• Coordinating various litigation support services required by attorneys assigned to a case.
• The candidate must have excellent written and oral communication skills; basic legal knowledge, such as knowledge of standard legal citations; thorough knowledge of a variety of computer applications, such as word processing, databases, and spreadsheets; and the ability to perform detailed work consistently, accurately, and under pressure.

Benefits

• Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives.
• We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities.
• Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families.
• At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees