Senior Paralegal

CACI International • Washington, DC

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About The Position

CACI is seeking a Senior Paralegal to support the Department of Justice’s mission through litigation support, including preparation for trial in high-profile cases. Assignments may evolve and expand to include complex responsibilities. The role works under the direction of a Supervisory Paralegal or Project Supervisor. Work products are reviewed before submission, though they are often developed with minimal direct supervision beyond written guidelines.

The position involves preparing and organizing litigation materials, supporting attorneys during discovery and trial preparation, conducting legal research, reviewing documents, and assisting attorneys in the courtroom. The role may also involve compiling documents for FOIA matters, production requests, and Congressional inquiries. CACI offers tuition reimbursement for Relativity, ACEDS, and Paralegal Certificate programs.

Requirements

• A paralegal certificate, JD, current enrollment in an ABA-accredited law school with at least one year of study completed, equivalent legal training or experience, or an equivalent level of education.
• At least two years of litigation paralegal experience or project experience related to the task order.
• At least one year of experience in automated litigation support.
• Sound working knowledge of federal and state court systems, legal research procedures, and legal research resources.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Thorough knowledge of legal research tools such as LEXIS and Westlaw.
• Hands-on familiarity with computer applications including word processing, databases such as document review and file management systems, spreadsheets, imaging, and hardware systems.
• Hands-on familiarity with ESI tools and knowledge of 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

• Experience with Relativity and/or Everlaw.
• eDiscovery experience.

Responsibilities

• Compile, prepare, and summarize materials for attorneys’ use in discovery and preparation of motions, briefs, and other legal documents.
• Summarize depositions and other transcripts, and synopsize hearings and oral arguments for attorney use.
• Maintain case files and perform moderately complex legal research.
• Review case-related materials and identify potentially conflicting statements or areas requiring further investigation.
• Prepare preliminary drafts of legal memoranda and correspondence.
• Index, track, and control document discovery, including documents produced and received.
• Index and track exhibits and other materials at depositions and trial, and 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.

Benefits

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