Senior Paralegal – Appellate Section, Civil Rights Division

CACI; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 36,016 - 51,295; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Wellness

Financial planning

Retirement benefits

Family support

Continuing education

Time off benefits

Job summary

Senior Paralegal - Appellate Section, Civil Rights Division at CACI in Washington, DC, provides litigation and appellate support to attorneys handling federal civil rights matters. The role focuses on complex research, document review, and coordination across trial and appellate teams, with a strong emphasis on eDiscovery and Relativity/RelOne tools.

The position requires paralegal credentials or JD/ABA enrollment, plus experience in automated litigation support and federal court procedures.

Qualifications

• Paralegal certificate, JD, or current ABA law school enrollment with at least one year of study, or equivalent legal training.
• Minimum of 2 years of litigation paralegal experience or relevant project experience.
• At least 1 year of experience supporting automated litigation support projects.
• In-depth experience using Relativity or RelOne.
• Working knowledge of federal and state court systems, legal procedures, and litigation processes.
• Strong legal research skills and experience using resources such as LEXIS and Westlaw.
• Experience with legal technology applications, including document management systems, databases, spreadsheets, imaging tools, and file management platforms.
• Hands-on familiarity with ESI tools and eDiscovery procedures.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen and able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.

Responsibilities

• Conduct moderately complex legal research using applicable legal research resources.
• Prepare summaries of hearing transcripts, appellate arguments, and other case materials for attorney review.
• Review case files and related documents to identify inconsistencies, conflicting statements, evidentiary issues, and areas requiring additional investigation.
• Prepare preliminary drafts of legal memoranda, correspondence, and litigation-related documents.
• Review and analyze documents using Relativity or RelOne.
• Support multiple attorneys with litigation and appellate case preparation.
• Assist with document review, organization, and production efforts.
• Support trial activities both onsite and offsite as needed.
• Assist with electronic discovery and automated litigation support tasks.

Skills

Relativity/RelOne experience

Legal research skills

Litigation support

Federal & state court knowledge

Legal technology tools

Education

Paralegal certificate / JD / ABA law school enrollment

Tools

Relativity

RelOne

LEXIS/Westlaw

Job description

Senior Paralegal - Appellate Section, Civil Rights Division

Job Title: Senior Paralegal - Appellate Section, Civil Rights Division
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 25%
Type of Travel: Local* * *

The Opportunity:

CACI is seeking a Senior Paralegal to provide litigation support to the Civil Rights Division’s Appellate Section in Washington, DC. This position is fully onsite and supports attorneys handling complex federal civil rights litigation and appellate matters. The Appellate Section of the Civil Rights Division represents the United States in civil rights cases before federal courts of appeals, working with trial sections across the Division on significant civil rights enforcement matters. The Section handles appeals arising from federal civil rights cases, monitors important civil rights litigation nationwide, files amicus briefs when appropriate, assists with Supreme Court matters, and provides legal guidance on emerging civil rights issues. Its work contributes to the development and enforcement of federal civil rights law.

Responsibilities:

The Senior Paralegal works under the direction of a Supervisory Paralegal and provides comprehensive litigation and appellate support to multiple attorneys. Work products are reviewed prior to submission; however, the successful candidate will independently develop assignments with minimal supervision while following established guidelines and procedures.

Typical responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Conduct moderately complex legal research using applicable legal research resources.
• Prepare summaries of hearing transcripts, appellate arguments, and other case materials for attorney review.
• Review case files and related documents to identify inconsistencies, conflicting statements, evidentiary issues, and areas requiring additional investigation.
• Prepare preliminary drafts of legal memoranda, correspondence, and litigation-related documents.
• Review and analyze documents using Relativity or RelOne.
• Support multiple attorneys with litigation and appellate case preparation.
• Assist with document review, organization, and production efforts.
• Support trial activities both onsite and offsite as needed.
• Assist with electronic discovery and automated litigation support tasks.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Paralegal certificate, Juris Doctorate, current enrollment in an ABA-accredited law school with completion of at least one year of study, or equivalent legal training and experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of litigation paralegal experience or relevant project experience.
• At least 1 year of experience supporting automated litigation support projects.
• In-depth experience using Relativity or RelOne.
• Working knowledge of federal and state court systems, legal procedures, and litigation processes.
• Strong legal research skills and experience using resources such as LEXIS and Westlaw.
• Experience with legal technology applications, including document management systems, databases, spreadsheets, imaging tools, and file management platforms.
• Hands-on familiarity with ESI tools and eDiscovery procedures.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen and able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.

Desired:

• Experience supporting government clients and/or litigation support environments.
• Trial support experience.
• Active or current security clearance.

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: $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.

• healthcare
• wellness
• financial
• retirement
• family support
• continuing education
• 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.