Senior Paralegal

CACI • Houston, TX

5d • Onsite

About The Position

CACI is seeking a Senior Paralegal (Legal Assistant II) to support the Department of Justice’s mission. The role provides litigation support and preparation for upcoming trials, including case management and database maintenance. It includes customer interaction and responsibility for developing case support through moderately complex research and detailed data analysis using automated litigation support and eDiscovery tools and resources, including Relativity. The position offers exposure to fast-paced, high-profile individual and corporate cases. Candidates must be able to work in an office setting. The role requires a DOJ MBI clearance, which must be obtainable; U.S. citizenship is required. The position is covered by the Service Contract Labor Standards, with a minimum required hourly wage of $31.13. CACI offers tuition reimbursement for Relativity certifications, ACEDS certification, and Senior Paralegal Certificates, as well as flexible time off, learning resources, and benefits.

Requirements

• Four-year college degree.
• Paralegal certificate or equivalent legal training or experience.
• At least two years of litigation paralegal experience or relevant project experience, including internships, in areas such as business, finance or accounting, project or document management, policy, research, government staffing, or publishing; equivalent experience is acceptable.
• At least one year of experience in automated litigation support.
• 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 with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Understanding of how electronically stored information and computer files work within an operating system, including experience managing, organizing, and analyzing digital files and folders.
• Transferable skills related to electronically stored information tools and eDiscovery procedures and resources.
• Ability to consistently deliver high-quality work under extreme pressure.
• Must be able to obtain DOJ MBI clearance; U.S. citizenship is required.
• Ability to work in an office setting.

Responsibilities

• Index, track, and control document discovery, including documents produced and received in discovery.
• Compile, prepare, and summarize relevant materials for attorneys’ discovery work and preparation of motions, briefs, and other legal documents.
• Summarize depositions and other transcripts, maintain case files, and perform simple legal research.
• Index and track exhibits and other material 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.
• Perform litigation services under the direction of a Supervisory Paralegal and comply with established procedures.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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