Paralegal Washington, DC, US

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

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement for certifications

Flexible time off

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

CACI International Inc. is seeking a Paralegal in Washington, DC to support the Department of Justice with the Radiation Exposure Compensation Program. This position offers the chance to grow your legal career while working in a collaborative environment.

Key responsibilities include maintaining case files, performing legal research, and answering inquiries related to the RECA statute. Candidates should have a paralegal certificate or be attending law school, with strong communication and attention to detail skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of litigation paralegal experience required.
• Basic legal knowledge needed.
• Must be able to obtain DOJ MBI clearance.

Responsibilities

• Compile and summarize relevant materials for attorneys.
• Maintain case files and perform legal research.
• Review documents for legal sufficiency.

Skills

Legal research skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Database management

Education

Paralegal certificate or JD

Completion of law school year

Tools

LEXIS

Westlaw

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

## ParalegalWashington, DC, USApply NowFind out how well you match with this jobJob ID327892Job 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:**$25.58There 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.*