Senior Paralegal

CACI International • Washington, DC

5d • $32

About The Position

CACI is seeking a Senior Paralegal (Legal Assistant II) to support the Department of Justice’s mission on high-profile cases. The position is based in an office setting and focuses on litigation support and preparation for upcoming trials. It provides case management and database maintenance assistance, with increasing customer interaction and responsibility for developing case support. The work includes moderately complex research and detailed data analysis using automated litigation support and eDiscovery tools and resources, including Relativity. Cases may be fast-paced, high-profile, impactful, and span the globe.

The role works under the direction of a Supervisory Paralegal and performs litigation services in accordance with established procedures. DOJ MBI clearance must be obtainable, and U.S. citizenship is required. The position is full-time, with up to 50% travel within the Continental United States.

CACI offers tuition reimbursement for Relativity certifications, the ACEDS certification, and Senior Paralegal Certificates. The company describes a culture centered on integrity and innovation, a flexible time-off benefit, learning resources, and comprehensive benefits covering healthcare, wellness, financial and retirement support, family support, continuing education, and time off. The posting states a minimum required hourly wage of $31.69; actual compensation may depend on factors including location, experience, skills, education, and certifications.

Requirements

• Four-year college degree.
• Paralegal certificate or equivalent level of legal training or experience.
• At least two years of litigation paralegal experience or related 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 accepted.
• 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 in Microsoft 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 (ESI) tools and eDiscovery procedures and resources.
• Ability to consistently deliver high-quality work under extreme pressure.
• DOJ MBI clearance must be obtainable; U.S. citizenship is required.

Responsibilities

• Index, track, and control document discovery, including documents produced and received in discovery.
• Compile, prepare, and summarize relevant materials for attorneys' use in discovery and in preparing 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 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, Congressional inquiries, and similar work.

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement for Relativity certifications, the ACEDS certification, and Senior Paralegal Certificates.
• Flexible time-off benefit.
• Access to learning resources.
• Comprehensive benefits covering healthcare, wellness, financial and retirement support, family support, continuing education, and time off.

What This Job Offers

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