Paralegal Greenbelt, MD, US

CACI; Greenbelt (MD); Sur place; USD 44 000 - 63 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

CACI International Inc. in Greenbelt, MD is seeking a Paralegal to support USAO attorneys with litigation tasks, from document filing to trial preparation.

Responsibilities include managing case files, organizing exhibits, conducting legal research, and coordinating travel and court records. Strong knowledge of Lexis/Westlaw and excellent communication are required.

Qualifications

• Requires paralegal certificate, JD, or currently attending an ABA-accredited law school; at least one year of study completed.
• Legal research experience with Lexis or Westlaw required; strong citation skills.

Responsabilités

• Provides lit igative case management and organizes cases for court presentation with exhibits and visual materials.
• Serves as contact for assigned cases and communicates status and procedural issues to the team.
• Arranges travel logistics and prepares travel authorizations and vouchers.
• Prepares and provides to attorneys relevant legal documents, exhibits, or witnesses for court proceedings.
• Assists in preparing trial exhibits, including charts, diagrams, photos and models.
• Performs data searches, report design, and data retrieval using established databases.
• Maintains and updates case files, calendars, deadlines, and archives records.
• Monitors case progress and ensures deadlines are met.

Connaissances

Litigation support

Legal research

Document management

Written and verbal communication

Formation

Paralegal certificate

Juris Doctor (JD)

Outils

LexisNexis

Westlaw

Word processing

Databases

Description du poste

## ParalegalGreenbelt, MD, USApply NowFind out how well you match with this jobJob ID328754Job 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: Local\* \* \***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 teams of USAO attorneys to handle a wide variety of litigation support tasks from the basics (preparing and filing documents with courts and organizing, tracking and archiving legal documents) to the more complex tasks (redacting and protecting privilege information, conducting factual and legal research, assisting in witness interviews, depositions and trial preparation by preparing binders, indexing discovery, and preparing evidentiary exhibits, and providing in-court room assistance).**Responsibilities:*** Provides litigative case management and organizes cases for court presentation by preparing and organizing exhibits containing a variety of visual material, e.g., statistical charts and photographs.* 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 which typically involves a wide range of visual materials including charts, diagrams, photographs, and models. Depending on the nature and complexity of the case, helps in preparing trial exhibits to ensure timely production prior to the trial date.* Performs a variety of administrative duties in support of the assigned AUSAs, which typically involves automation support or other administrative subject matter areas.* Using established databases, performs data searches, report design, and other data retrieval assignments.* Opens, maintains, and closes case files to include receiving newly opened case files and taking necessary measures to notify the proper client agency of service and to obtain litigation report and/or other needed case information.* Establishes and updates database to track receipt of cases, upcoming deadlines, and other case information. Keeps attorneys and appropriate staff members informed of the status of cases.* Monitors the progress of pending cases and initiates action to ensure that established deadlines are met.* Physically maintains case files and case related material in status within a filing system that is accessible and enables easy retrieval.* Closes case file in a timely manner. Purges unnecessary documents and forwards files to archives.* Examines, prepares and processes a variety of legal documents.* Maintains AUSAs and court calendars, schedules court reporters, witnesses, and conferences as required.**Qualifications:***Required:** 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; 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:**$25.58There 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.*