Paralegal

CACI; Washington; On-site; USD 34,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join CACI as a Paralegal supporting the Department of Justice's Radiation Exposure Compensation Program (RECA). You will handle RECA call-center inquiries, interpret regulations, and assist attorneys with materials and case file management.

The role emphasizes eDiscovery readiness, document databases, and adherence to strict procedures. Ideal candidates will have a paralegal credential or JD, solid research skills in LEXIS/Westlaw, and the ability to produce high-quality work under pressure

Qualifications

• Paralegal certificate, JD, or currently attending an ABA-accredited law school, with at least one year of study.
• One year of legal training or legal experience or at least two years of college education may substitute for the paralegal certificate.
• At least one year of litigation paralegal experience or related project experience required.
• Proficient with legal research tools (LEXIS, Westlaw) and basic legal citation.
• Strong written and oral communication and broad computer skills including word processing and databases.

Responsibilities

• Compile, prepare, and summarize materials for attorneys.
• Maintain case files and track related materials.
• Conduct basic legal research.
• Index, track, and control claimant files and documents.
• Review documents for legal sufficiency per guidelines.

Skills

Written communication

Oral communication

Legal research

Attention to detail

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Paralegal certificate / JD / ABA‑accredited law school (1 year completed)

Lawspring experience or college education substitute

Tools

LEXIS

Westlaw

Document management systems

Job description

Job Title: ParalegalJob Category: Service Contract ActTime Type: Full timeMinimum Clearance Required to Start: DOJ MBIEmployee Type: RegularPercentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%Type of Travel: Continental US* * *

The Opportunity:

The paralegal position is an excellent position for a motivated individual looking for an opportunity to grow within CACI. In this role, you will work collaboratively with the Department of Justice legal team assigned to the Radiation Exposure Compensation Program (RECA). Paralegals will work exclusively performing administrative law related assignments in the RECA Call Center. You will be answering questions from RECA applicants who call the RECA 1-800 line and interpreting regulations pertaining to the RECA statute. CACI is committed to growing our eDiscovery workforce and has included tuition reimbursement for Relativity certifications, the ACEDS certification and Paralegal Certificates! This is a great opportunity for someone to grow their careers. Please apply if you are interested to hear more!

Responsibilities:

As a CACI Paralegal supporting the DOJ's mission, you will gain invaluable knowledge and transferrable skills related to eDiscovery practice and procedures and utilizing document databases to conduct searches and code evidentiary material. In this role, you will work collaboratively with the Department of Justice legal team assigned to the Radiation Exposure Compensation Program (RECA).

Paralegals will work exclusively performing administrative law related assignments in the RECA Call Center. You will be answering questions from RECA applicants who call the RECA 1-800 line and interpreting regulations pertaining to the RECA statute. You will be a part of a high-performing team completing assignments with established procedures that include:

• Compiling, preparing, and summarizing relevant materials for use by attorneys
• Maintaining case files.
• Performing simple legal and/or factual research.
• Indexing, tracking and controlling case related materials (including claimant related files).
• Reviewing documents for legal sufficiency according to established guidelines and criteria.

Qualifications:

Required:

• This position 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.
• Additionally, at least one year of litigation paralegal experience or project experience (as related to the task order) is required.
• Must have basic legal knowledge, including knowledge of standard legal citation to cite check legal motions and memorandum and must have sufficient experience with legal research tools such as LEXIS and Westlaw to perform basic legal research.
• Requires excellent written and oral communication skills, thorough knowledge and hands‑on familiarity with a variety of computer applications, including word processing, databases (such as document review and file management systems), spreadsheets, imaging, and hardware systems.
• Role also requires basic familiarity with ESI tools and knowledge of eDiscovery procedures and resources.
• Demonstrated attention to detail is paramount.
• Ability to consistently deliver highest quality work under extreme pressure will be very important.
• DOJ MBI must be obtainable (US Citizenship required).

Desired:

• Automated legal support experience valued.
• Extensive computer and database expertise (MS Excel and Word skills necessary).

What You Can Expect:

A culture of integrity.

At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you'll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer's missions and driven by a higher purpose - to ensure the safety of our nation.

An environment of trust.

CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. You'll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.

A focus on continuous growth.

Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground - in your career and in our legacy.

Pay Range:

This posting is for a position covered by the Service Contract Labor Standards (SCA). The pay and benefits provided for this position will meet or exceed the minimum required amounts detailed in the wage determination issued by the Department of Labor and made applicable to this position, as incorporated into CACI's government contract for the work location.

Minimum Required Hourly Wage:

$25.58

There are a host of other factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographical location, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits.

​CACI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.