Litigation Paralegal: Trial Prep & Case Management

CACI; Greenbelt (MD); On-site; USD 29,072 - 41,405; Full time

Job summary

CACI is seeking a Paralegal in the United States (Maryland - Greenbelt) to support USAO attorneys across a broad range of litigation tasks. You will handle document preparation, filing, organization, and discovery, while assisting with witness interviews, depositions, and trial preparation.

The role requires a paralegal certificate, JD, or enrollment in ABA-accredited law school, plus litigation experience. DOJ MBI clearance is required, and travel up to 10% may be needed.

Qualifications

• Requires paralegal certificate, JD, or currently attending an ABA-accredited law school, having completed at least one year of study.
• One year of legal training or legal experience or at least two years of college education may be substituted for the paralegal certificate.
• At least one year of litigation paralegal experience or project experience; trial experience helpful. Automated litigation support experience valued.
• Knowledge of legal citation and basic legal research tools (LEXIS, Westlaw).
• Strong written and oral communication skills; proficient with word processing, databases, spreadsheets, imaging, and hardware.
• DOJ MBI must be obtainable (US Citizenship required).

Responsibilities

• Provides litigative case management and organizes cases for court presentation by preparing and organizing exhibits containing a variety of visual material.
• Serves as contact person for assigned cases and provides information and assistance concerning status or relevant procedural issues.
• Arranges travel by preparing itinerary, and securing transportation and hotel reservations.
• Prepares travel authorization and vouchers for traveler signature and Government approval.
• Produces and provides to the attorney the appropriate legal documents, information, exhibits, or witnesses at the appropriate time during those court proceedings.
• Assists in preparing exhibits for trial with charts, diagrams, photographs, and models; helps prepare trial exhibits to ensure timely production prior to the trial date.
• Performs a variety of administrative duties in support of AUSAs, including automation support or other administrative subject matter areas.
• Uses databases for data searches, report design, and data retrieval.
• Opens, maintains, and closes case files; notifies client agencies of service and obtains litigation reports.
• Establishes and updates databases to track cases, deadlines, and status; keeps attorneys informed.
• Monitors progress of pending cases to meet deadlines.
• Maintains case files and related material; archives as needed.
• Examines, prepares and processes legal documents; maintains calendars; schedules court reporters, witnesses, and conferences.

Education

Paralegal certificate or JD or in ABA-accredited law school

Job description

CACI is seeking a Paralegal in the United States (Maryland - Greenbelt) to support USAO attorneys across a broad range of litigation tasks. You will handle document preparation, filing, organization, and discovery, while assisting with witness interviews, depositions, and trial preparation.

The role requires a paralegal certificate, JD, or enrollment in ABA-accredited law school, plus litigation experience. DOJ MBI clearance is required, and travel up to 10% may be needed.