Lead Paralegal - eDiscovery & Trial Support

CACI International Inc.

Washington (District of Columbia)

Hybrid

USD 71,000 - 149,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

CACI International Inc. seeks a Supervisory Paralegal to lead a team supporting high-visibility DOJ cases, handling intake through trial support and data management. The role offers growth in management and eDiscovery capabilities with Relativity and other tools.

DOJ MBI clearance and US citizenship are required; law school students or certificate holders are eligible for substitution. You will supervise staff, coordinate with DOJ case teams, and ensure timely delivery of quality work under

Qualifications

3+ years of litigation paralegal experience or litigation project experience.
Supervisory experience.
Trial experience.
1+ year of experience in automated litigation support.
Paralegal certificate, or JD, or currently attending an ABA-accredited law school, having completed at least one year of study, an equivalent level of legal training or experience or an equivalent level of education may be substituted.
Working knowledge of federal and state court system, legal research procedures, and legal research resources.
Knowledge of legal research tools such as LEXIS and Westlaw.
Familiarity with a variety of computer applications, including word processing, databases (such as document review and file management systems), spreadsheets, and imaging.
Familiarity with ESI tools and knowledge of eDiscovery procedures and resources preferred.
DOJ MBI must be obtainable (US citizenship required)

Responsibilities

Perform complex legal and factual research utilizing Relativity and other eDiscovery software.
Perform complex legal and factual research.
Receive significant task management and supervisory experience through the oversight of your team and in their delivery of quality work within strict deadlines in support of DOJ’s mission.
Enhance your management and communication skills by interacting with your staff and the DOJ case teams during the planning and execution of project requirements, schedules, and all litigation support activities.
Monitor work and reports on progress.
Ensure that 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 getting the work done.
Report to Project Supervisor or Project Manager; may also have significant contact with COR, Government Case Manager, trial attorneys and staff, client agency staff, and opposing counsel.