Paralegal

CACI International Inc; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 29,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement for Relativity

ACEDS certification support

Paralegal certificates program

Job summary

CACI International Inc. seeks a Paralegal to support the LSB e-discovery lab for the Office of Immigration Litigation. The role reports to the LPM or PM and emphasizes rigorous document review, research, and trial support.

Qualifications include a paralegal certificate or JD (or in ABA‑accredited school with year of study), plus at least one year of litigation paralegal experience. US citizenship and DOJ MBI clearance are required.

Qualifications

• Requires paralegal certificate, or JD, or currently attending an ABA-accredited law school, having completed at least one year of study.
• At least one year of litigation paralegal experience required; trial experience helpful.
• Automated litigation support experience valued; basic legal knowledge and use of research tools (LEXIS, Westlaw) expected.
• Excellent written and oral communication, and familiarity with word processing, databases, spreadsheets, imaging, and hardware systems.
• Familiarity with ESI tools and eDiscovery procedures preferred.
• US Citizenship required; DOJ MBI clearance obtainable.

Responsibilities

• Compiles, prepares, and summarizes materials for attorneys in discovery and for motions; summarizes depositions and transcripts; maintains case files.
• Performs simple legal research; tracks and controls document discovery; indexes exhibits for depositions and trial.
• Prepares exhibit cross-references and assists attorneys in courtroom.
• Reviews documents for relevance and privilege according to guidelines; supports FOIA, production requests, and Congressional inquiries.

Skills

Communication skills

Legal research

Litigation support

Paralegal experience

Education

Paralegal certificate / JD

Tools

LEXIS

Westlaw

Document management systems

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: None
Type of Travel: None

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The Opportunity

CACI is currently seeking a Paralegal to assist the LSB e-discovery lab for the Office of Immigration Litigation. The selected paralegal will work under the direction of the LPM or PM.

CACI is also 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.

Responsibilities

Performs the following tasks while complying with established procedures:

• Compiles, prepares, and summarizes relevant materials for use by attorneys in discovery and in preparation of motions, briefs and other legal documents; summarizes depositions and other transcripts; maintains case files;
• Performs simple legal research; indexes, tracks and controls document discovery (including documents produced and received in discovery); indexes, tracks and exhibits and other materials at depositions and at trial.
• Prepares exhibit cross-references.
• Assists attorneys in courtroom.
• Reviews documents for relevance and privilege according to established guidelines and criteria.
• Other examples of the types of work to be performed include compilation of documents for FOIA, production requests, Congressional inquiries, etc.

Qualifications

Required:

• Requires paralegal certificate, or JD, or currently attending an ABA-accredited law school, having completed at least one year of study.
• At least one year of litigation paralegal experience required; trial experience very helpful.
• Automated litigation support experience valued. 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.
• Ability to consistently deliver highest quality work under extreme pressure will be very important.
• DOJ MBI must be obtainable (US Citizenship required).

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.