Senior Paralegal

CACI; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

tuition reimbursement

flexible time off

comprehensive healthcare benefits

wellness programs

financial and retirement benefits

continuing education opportunities

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior Paralegal, where your expertise will support critical missions in the legal field. This role offers a unique opportunity to engage in high-profile cases, providing essential litigation support as you prepare for trial. With a commitment to your professional growth, the company offers tuition reimbursement for certifications and fosters a culture of integrity and trust. Embrace a flexible work environment that values your contributions while advancing your career in a meaningful way. If you're ready to make a difference and grow within an innovative team, this position is for you.

Qualifications

• Requires paralegal certificate, JD, or equivalent legal training.
• At least 2 years of litigation paralegal experience required.
• Excellent communication and legal research skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare legal documents and assist attorneys in courtroom.
• Conduct legal research and summarize relevant materials.
• Manage case files and document discovery processes.

Skills

litigation paralegal experience

legal research skills

communication skills

federal and state court system knowledge

eDiscovery procedures knowledge

Excel proficiency

customer-service attitude

Education

Paralegal certificate or JD

ABA-accredited law school attendance

Tools

LEXIS

Westlaw

Relativity

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Zoom

Microsoft Teams

PowerPoint

Job description

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: None
Type of Travel: None

The Opportunity:

CACI is looking for talented Senior Paralegal professionals to support the Department of Justice’s mission at the Office of Pardon Attorneys Office. Positions like this are critical and are very involved with high-profile important cases. Paralegal duties focus upon litigation support as we prepare for trial in the coming months. The assignments evolve and we would like to be able to add complex responsibilities for a capable candidate.

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:

• Works under the direction of a Supervisory Paralegal or a Project Supervisor. Work products are reviewed prior to submission; however, often develops these products with minimal direct supervision other than written guidelines.
• 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 moderately complex legal research; synopsizes transcripts of hearings and oral arguments for attorney use; reviews case related materials and, for example, identifies potentially conflicting statements or areas requiring further investigation; writes preliminary drafts of legal memoranda and correspondence; indexes, tracks and controls document discovery (including documents produced and received in discovery); indexes and tracks 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, or an equivalent level of legal training or experience; or an equivalent level of education may be substituted.
• At least 2 years of litigation paralegal experience, including 1 year of experience in automated litigation support.
• Sound working knowledge of federal and state court system, legal research procedures, and legal research resources.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Thorough knowledge of legal research tools such as LEXIS and Westlaw. 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, e.g., Relativity, Excel, JEFS/Box.com, Word, Zoom, Teams, Power Point, and social media tools.
• Hands-on familiarity with ESI tools and knowledge of eDiscovery procedures and resources.
• Ability to consistently deliver highest quality work under extreme pressure. Advanced skills with Excel. Professional, can-do, customer-service attitude.
• 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.

Your potential is limitless. So is ours.

Learn more about CACI here.

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: $31.69

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.