Senior Paralegal

CACI International Inc; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement for Relativitys

ACEDS certification support

Paralegal certificate programs

Job summary

CACI International Inc. in Washington, DC, seeks a Senior Paralegal to support the Department of Justice’s mission on the Radiation Exposure Compensation Program (RECA).

The role focuses on litigation support, discovery, motions, and trial preparation under supervision. Candidates should have a paralegal certificate or JD or be in ABA-accredited program, plus at least two years of litigation experience and proficiency with Lexis/Westlaw and eDiscovery tools like Relativity.

Qualifications

• Requires paralegal certificate, JD, or ABA-accredited law school with at least one year of study.
• At least 2 years of litigation paralegal experience, including 1 year in automated litigation support.
• Sound knowledge of federal and state court systems and legal research tools (Lexis/Westlaw).

Responsibilities

• Support discovery, prepare motions, briefs and other legal documents.
• Summarize depositions and transcripts; maintain case files; perform research.
• Index, track and manage document discovery and exhibits; assist attorneys in court.

Skills

Litigation support

Legal research

Written & verbal communication

Attention to detail

Education

Paralegal certificate / JD / ABA law school

Tools

Relativity

JEFS/Box.com

Word

Excel

Zoom

Teams

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Title: Senior 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: Local* * *The Opportunity:CACI is looking for talented Senior Paralegal professionals to support the Department of Justice’s mission. In this role, you will work collaboratively with the Department of Justice legal team assigned to the Radiation Exposure Compensation Program (“RECA”). Positions like this are critical and are very involved with high-profile important cases. CACI is looking for people who can work in Washington, DC. Paralegal duties focus upon litigation support, 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)Desired:• Prior customer service• Client facing and/or intake experience.This position is contingent on funding and may not be filled immediately. However, this position is representative of positions within CACI that are consistently available. Individuals who apply may also be considered for other positions at CACI.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.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.