Paralegal

CACI International Inc; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 29,072 - 41,405; Full time

Job summary

CACI International Inc seeks a Paralegal to support the Department of Justice’s Radiation Exposure Compensation Program (RECA). The role focuses on administrative law tasks, intake calls, and interpreting RECA regulations. The position involves working with the RECA team and using eDiscovery tools.

Candidates should have a paralegal certificate or JD or be enrolled in ABA‑accredited law school, with at least one year of experience. US citizenship is required.

Qualifications

• Requires paralegal certificate, JD, or current ABA‑accredited law school enrollment with at least one year of study.
• One year of litigation paralegal experience or project experience related to the task order is required.
• Requires basic legal knowledge and experience with Lexis, Westlaw, and document databases.

Responsibilities

• Compile, prepare, and summarize materials for attorneys.
• Maintain case files and indexing of materials.
• Perform simple legal and/or factual research.
• Review documents for legal sufficiency per guidelines.

Skills

Legal research

Word processing

Excel

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Paralegal certificate / JD / ABA law school enrollment

Tools

Lexis

Westlaw

Document databases

Job description

Job Title: Paralegal

Job Category: Service Contract Act

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: DOJ MBI

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage 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 offers tuition reimbursement for Relativity, ACEDS, and Paralegal certifications, providing a great opportunity for career growth.

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”). 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

• This position requires a paralegal certificate, JD, or current enrollment in 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 be substituted for the paralegal certificate.
• At least one year of litigation paralegal experience or project experience related to the task order is required.
• Must have basic legal knowledge, including standard legal citation, and sufficient experience with legal research tools such as Lexis and Westlaw.
• Requires excellent written and oral communication skills, thorough knowledge and hands‑on familiarity with a variety of computer applications, including word processing, databases (e.g., 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 is very important.
• DOJ MBI must be obtainable (US citizenship required).

Desired

• Automated legal support experience is 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

We value 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.

CAC I 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.