Senior Paralegal

CACI International • Washington, DC

11d • Onsite

About The Position

CACI is seeking a Senior Paralegal to support the Department of Justice legal team assigned to the Radiation Exposure Compensation Program (RECA). The role is based in Washington, DC, and focuses on litigation support for high-profile cases. Assignments may evolve to include more complex responsibilities as the candidate demonstrates capability. The position works under the direction of a Supervisory Paralegal or Project Supervisor. Work products are reviewed before submission, although the paralegal often develops them with minimal direct supervision, following written guidelines. The position is contingent on funding and may not be filled immediately.

Requirements

• 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 equivalent education.
• At least 2 years of litigation paralegal experience, including 1 year of automated litigation support experience.
• 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 and document review or file management systems, spreadsheets, imaging, and hardware systems.
• Familiarity with tools including Relativity, Excel, JEFS/Box.com, Word, Zoom, Teams, PowerPoint, and social media tools.
• Hands-on familiarity with ESI tools and knowledge of eDiscovery procedures and resources.
• Ability to consistently deliver high-quality work under extreme pressure.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Professional, can-do, customer-service attitude.
• DOJ MBI must be obtainable; U.S. citizenship is required.

Nice To Haves

• Prior customer service experience.
• Client-facing and/or intake 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 hearing and oral-argument transcripts for attorneys.
• Maintain case files and perform moderately complex legal research.
• Review case-related materials to identify potentially conflicting statements or areas for further investigation.
• Write 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 used 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.
• 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: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree