Supervisory Paralegal

CACI International • Washington, DC

2d • $70,800 - $148,600

About The Position

The Supervisory Paralegal directs and supervises paralegals and other support staff, particularly on major paralegal support efforts such as large legal research projects and major in-courtroom support. The role supports high-visibility Department of Justice cases and offers litigation experience across some or all phases of the EDRM spectrum, from document and data intake and acquisition through trial support for cases and investigations.

The position includes complex legal and factual research using Relativity and other eDiscovery software, oversight of team task management and work quality, and coordination with DOJ case teams on project requirements, schedules, and litigation support activities. The Supervisory Paralegal monitors progress, ensures work meets contract and attorney requirements and deadlines, conducts troubleshooting and quality-control spot checks, and formulates administrative and technical procedures. The role reports to a Project Supervisor or Project Manager and may have significant contact with the COR, Government Case Manager, trial attorneys and staff, client agency staff, and opposing counsel.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of litigation paralegal experience or litigation project experience.
• Supervisory experience.
• Trial experience.
• At least 1 year of automated litigation support experience.
• Paralegal certificate, JD, current attendance at an ABA-accredited law school with at least one year of study completed, equivalent legal training or experience, or equivalent education.
• Working knowledge of federal and state court systems, legal research procedures, and legal research resources.
• Knowledge of legal research tools such as LEXIS and Westlaw.
• Familiarity with computer applications, including word processing, databases such as document review and file management systems, spreadsheets, and imaging.
• DOJ MBI must be obtainable; U.S. citizenship is required.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with ESI tools and knowledge of eDiscovery procedures and resources.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to consistently deliver high-quality work under extreme pressure.

Responsibilities

• Direct and supervise paralegals and other support staff, particularly on major support efforts such as large legal research projects or major in-courtroom support.
• Perform complex legal and factual research using Relativity and other eDiscovery software.
• Oversee the team’s task management and delivery of quality work within strict deadlines in support of DOJ’s mission.
• Interact with staff and DOJ case teams to plan and execute project requirements, schedules, and litigation support activities.
• Monitor work and report on progress.
• Ensure paralegal and support staff work meets contract and attorney requirements and is delivered on time.
• Troubleshoot and perform quality-control spot checks.
• Formulate administrative and technical procedures for completing the work.
• Report to a Project Supervisor or Project Manager and maintain contact as needed with the COR, Government Case Manager, trial attorneys and staff, client agency staff, and opposing counsel.

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: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed