Senior Paralegal

CACI International Inc; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement for certifications

Flexible time off

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

CACI International Inc is looking for a Senior Paralegal in Washington, DC, to support the Department of Justice. This role involves critical litigation support, document preparation, and case management on high-profile cases.

Ideal candidates will have extensive legal knowledge, excellent communication skills, and a minimum of two years of paralegal experience. The position offers competitive compensation and a culture of integrity and growth.

Qualifications

• Requires paralegal certificate, JD, or at least one year of study in ABA-accredited law school.
• At least 2 years of litigation paralegal experience.
• Familiarity with ESI tools and knowledge of eDiscovery procedures.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare legal documents like subpoenas and notices of deposition.
• Review and maintain inventory of discovery documents.
• Use automated legal research tools.
• Provide litigation case management support.

Skills

Litigation support

Legal research

Communication skills

eDiscovery procedures

Excel skills

Education

Paralegal certificate or JD

Tools

LEXIS

Westlaw

Job description

Overview

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 10%
Type of Travel: Continental US

The Opportunity

CACI is seeking a Senior Paralegal to support the Department of Justice’s mission. This position plays a critical role and involves working on high-profile cases. CACI is looking for candidates who are able to work in Washington, DC. Paralegal duties focus on litigation support in preparation for upcoming trials in the months ahead. In this role, the Senior Paralegal works closely with federal prosecutors supporting the Market, Government Consumer Fraud Unit in a fast-paced setting and assist in the investigation and prosecution of various matters to enforce the laws of the United States, up to and including support assistance for witness interviews, deposition preparation, and in-courtroom trial support. CACI is committed to growing our eDiscovery workforce and has included tuition reimbursement for Relativity certifications, the ACEDS certification and Paralegal Certificates!

Responsibilities

• Prepare a variety of substantive legal documents, including subpoenas, notices of deposition, interrogatories, document requests, garnishments, and applications for writ of execution. These documents are drafted for review and approval of Assistant U.S. Attorneys prior to issue. Upon approval, processes the documents and performs necessary follow-up.
• Review and maintain inventory of documents and other materials produced pursuant to subpoena or other discovery requests.
• Use a variety of automated research tools as well as public information databases and other automated resources to research the financial background of a debtor and the case.
• Prepare a variety of discovery-related documents, e.g. discovery letters, production logs, privilege logs, deposition lists and digests, by applying a thorough knowledge of the Federal Rules of Evidence and Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and application of practical litigative experience.
• Provide litigative case management and organize cases by preparing and organizing discovery and exhibits.
• Maintain regular contact with the applicable federal agencies to ensure compliance with department-wide directives regarding financial litigation.
• Monitor the progress of pending cases and initiates action to ensure that legal pleadings, forms, reports, correspondence, and other documents are prepared and submitted within established deadlines. Keeps appropriate staff members informed about the status of cases.
• Compile, organize, and index various discovery and evidence exhibits, and witness testimony.
• Perform a variety of administrative duties in support of the Unit.
• The ability to use established databases, perform data searches, report design, and other data retrieval assignments.

Qualifications

Required:

• Requires paralegal certificate, or JD, or currently attending an ABA-accredited law school, having completed at least one year of study or equivalent level of education may be substituted.
• At least 2 years of litigation paralegal experience, including 1 year of experience in automated litigation support.
• Excellent written and oral communications skills with sound working knowledge of federal and state court system, legal research procedures, and legal research resources.
• Thorough knowledge of legal research tools such as LEXIS and Westlaw.
• Must have 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.
• 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).

Desired:

• Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, macros, and complex formulas.
• Strong database management skills, including data normalization and integrity.
• Legal background with a keen interest in technology and data management.
• Proven experience in mentoring and leading teams, with a track record of defining procedures and ensuring quality.
• Experience in defining and implementing best practices for data management within a team environment.
• Ability to handle complex data sets, including writing efficient queries and managing large databases (1M+ rows).
• A results-driven approach with a focus on delivering measurable outcomes.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to transform data into actionable insights.
• Excellent communication skills to convey technical information to non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment while also taking initiative on individual projects

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

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.

CAC I 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.