Litigation Paralegal – eDiscovery & Trial Support

Ediscovery; New York (NY); On-site; USD 29,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

CACI is seeking a Paralegal to support the Department of Justice’s mission in an office setting. The role focuses on litigation support and trial preparation, including case management and database maintenance using automated eDiscovery tools.

You will work closely with federal prosecutors supporting the USAO in fast-paced matters, with responsibilities from witness interviews to deposition prep and in-courtroom support.

Qualifications

• Paralegal certificate or JD required, or current ABA-law-school student with at least one year completed.
• At least one year of litigation/paralegal experience; trial experience helpful.
• Automated litigation support experience valued.
• Basic legal knowledge and use of LEXIS/Westlaw for research.
• Excellent written and oral communication; strong computer skills and familiarity with ESI tools.

Responsibilities

• Works under the direction of Supervisory Paralegal or Project Supervisor.
• Compiles, prepares, and summarizes materials for discovery and motions; summarizes depositions; maintains case files; performs basic legal research; manages document discovery.
• Prepares exhibit cross-references.
• Assists attorneys in courtroom.
• Reviews documents for relevance and privilege; handles FOIA, production requests, Congressional inquiries.

Skills

Written communication

Oral communication

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

Paralegal certificate

Juris Doctor (JD)

Currently attending ABA-accredited law school

One year completed in ABA-law program

Tools

LEXIS

Westlaw

Document review systems

Microsoft Word

Databases

Job description

CACI is seeking a Paralegal to support the Department of Justice’s mission in an office setting. The role focuses on litigation support and trial preparation, including case management and database maintenance using automated eDiscovery tools.

You will work closely with federal prosecutors supporting the USAO in fast-paced matters, with responsibilities from witness interviews to deposition prep and in-courtroom support.