Senior Paralegal

Internal Revenue Service; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; Full time

Job summary

The Internal Revenue Service is seeking a Senior Paralegal to support the Housing and Civil Enforcement Section. This role involves significant responsibilities in preparing legal documents, conducting legal research, and providing essential support to attorneys. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of litigation procedures, legal research tools, and experience managing high-pressure responsibilities.

Benefits

Flexible time off

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of litigation paralegal experience required.
• Strong understanding of federal and state court systems.
• Ability to handle sensitive information and maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Legal case preparation and evaluation, including trial preparation.
• Assisting attorneys during hearings and editing legal documents.
• Conducting legal research and managing documentation.

Skills

Communication

Legal Research

Attention to Detail

Education

Paralegal Certificate or JD

Currently attending an ABA-accredited law school (1 year completed)

Tools

LEXIS

Westlaw

Relativity

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Zoom

Teams

Power Point

Job description

Senior ParalegalJob Category: Service Contract ActTime Type: Full timeMinimum Clearance Required to Start: DOJ MBIEmployee Type: RegularPercentage of Travel Required: Up to 25%Type of Travel: Continental US* * *

The Opportunity:

This position is located in the Housing and Civil Enforcement Section (HCE), Civil Rights Division, U.S. Department of Justice. The Civil Rights Division is primarily responsible for enforcing federal statutes, regulations, and executive orders that prohibit, among other things, unlawful discrimination in voting, education, employment, housing, police services, public accommodations and commercial facilities, and federally funded and conducted programs.

Responsibilities:

• Performs case preparation and evaluation, legal and factual research, legal documents, trial preparation, witness interviews, and other related paralegal functions.

• Assists an attorney by reading documents aloud in a clear and distinct manner to the attorney.

• Proofreads, drafts, or revises documents; and explains and describes documents, including charts or graphs to the attorney. • Reads and analyzes voluminous complex documents to explain relevant content to the attorney.

• Uses assistive technologies for the blind, including operating devices and Text-to Speech Reader soft ware programs such as Job Access with Speech (JAWS) software.

• Prepares for and assists the attorney during telephone calls, meetings, depositions, trials, and court hearings.

• Travels with the attorney (as needed), arranges for associated travel needs, and may be required to drive1 to meetings using a government furnished vehicle if public transportation is not readily available.

• Manages the logistical aspects of a trial/hearing/deposition and relay events that would normally be picked up only visually.

• Contacts and interviews potential witnesses to gather information and assists with preparing witnesses for court appearances, depositions, etc.

• Assists the attorney during the conduct of depositions, trials, hearings, other court proceedings including managing exhibits and courtroom presentation technology and describing proceedings to the attorney.

• Conducts legal research of defined scope and complexity, referencing and citing sources, applicable precedents, transcripts, legislative history, and other relevant documents.

• Identifies inconsistencies in text (including Bluebooking for legal citations). In layout, plans spacing and indentations of charts and tables in text.

• Handles sensitive witnesses and information. Uses discretion and maintains confidentiality of information learned in the course of performing duties.

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 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 atti tude.

• Ability to travel is a must.

• Candidate must have a current and valid driver’s license.

• 5 days per week onsite in Washington, D.C. (40 hours per week)

Desired:

• Spanish Language skills preferred, but not required.

• Experience with cite checking/Bluebooking

• Trial experience

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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.

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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 workexperience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACIthat allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits andlearning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to supportand 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. Learn morehere.

CACI is anEqualOpportunity 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 otherprotectedcharacteristic.