Senior Paralegal

CACI; Houston (TX); Presencial; USD 35 000 - 50 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Relativity certifications tuition paid

ACEDS certification offered

Senior Paralegal Certificates

Resumo da oferta

CACI seeks a Senior Paralegal to support the Department of Justice in high-profile litigation. The role focuses on discovery support, case management, and data analysis using Relativity and related tools. Occasional travel and office-based work are required.

Candidates should have a four-year degree, a paralegal certificate, and at least two years of litigation paralegal experience, with strong written and oral communication skills. DOJ MBI eligibility and US citizenship are required.

Qualificações

• Requires a four-year college degree.
• Paralegal certificate or equivalent.
• Minimum two years of litigation paralegal experience.
• At least one year of automated litigation support experience.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills; proficiency with word processing, databases, spreadsheets, imaging, and hardware.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Experience with ESI tools and eDiscovery procedures.

Responsabilidades

• Indexes, tracks and controls document discovery.
• Compiles, prepares and summarizes materials for attorneys in discovery and motions.
• Summarizes depositions and maintains case files; performs simple legal research.
• Indexes and tracks exhibits at depositions and trial.
• Prepares exhibit cross-references.
• Assists attorneys in courtroom.
• Reviews documents for relevance and privilege as per guidelines.

Conhecimentos

Communication skills

MS Office

ESI/eDiscovery knowledge

Under pressure delivery

Formação académica

Four-year degree

Paralegal certificate

Ferramentas

Relativity

Document management systems

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Job Title: Senior 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 50%

Type of Travel: Continental US

The Opportunity:

CACI is seeking a Senior Paralegal (Legal Assistant II) to support the Department of Justice's mission. This position plays a critical role and involves working on high-profile cases. We are looking for candidates who are able to work in an office setting. Senior Paralegal duties focus on litigation support and preparation for upcoming trials.

This is an opportunity for you to provide case management and database maintenance assistance in a litigation support capacity. This role provides individuals with increasingly more customer interaction and increased responsibility in the development of case support including performing moderately complex research and detailed data analysis using automated litigation support and eDiscovery tools and resources (Relativity). You will also be exposed to fast-paced, high-profile, and impactful individual and corporate cases that span the globe.

CACI is committed to growing our eDiscovery workforce and has included tuition reimbursement for Relativity certifications, the ACEDS certification and Senior Paralegal Certificates! This is a great opportunity to grow your career.

Responsibilities:

• Indexes, tracks and controls document discovery (including documents produced and received in discovery).
• 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 and performs simple legal research.
• Indexes and tracks exhibits and other material 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:

• Four-year college degree.
• Paralegal certificate or an equivalent level of legal training or experience.
• Additionally, at least two years of litigation paralegal experience or project experience (including internships) related to business, finance or accounting, project or document management, policy, research, government staffing, publishing; or equivalent experience.
• At least one year of experience in automated litigation support.
• 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.
• Requires technological proficiency in Microsoft Suites (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Must have an understanding of how electronically stored information (computer files) work within an operating system including experience effectively managing, organizing, and analyzing digital files and folders.
• Transferable skills related to Electronically Stored Information (ESI) tools and 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:

Minimum Required Hourly Wage: $31.13

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