Senior Paralegal: DOJ Litigation & eDiscovery Pro

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

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement for legal certifications

Comprehensive benefits package

Flexible time off policy

Job summary

A leading government contractor is seeking a Senior Paralegal to support the Department of Justice in Washington, DC. This position involves preparing legal documents, researching case details, and assisting federal prosecutors. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of litigation experience and a paralegal certification or JD. CACI offers competitive pay, professional growth opportunities, and comprehensive benefits including tuition reimbursement for legal certifications.

Qualifications

• Must possess a paralegal certificate, JD or at least one year of law school.
• Requires 2+ years of litigation experience with automated support.
• Requires excellent communication and legal research capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare legal documents including subpoenas and interrogatories.
• Review documents produced under discovery requests.
• Conduct research on financial backgrounds of debtors.

Skills

Litigation paralegal experience

Excellent written and oral communication

Knowledge of federal and state court systems

Familiarity with legal research tools (LEXIS, Westlaw)

Hands-on computer application skills

Familiarity with eDiscovery and ESI tools

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Paralegal certificate or JD

ABA-accredited law school (1 year study)

Tools

Legal document preparation software

Document review systems

Word processing software

Job description

A leading government contractor is seeking a Senior Paralegal to support the Department of Justice in Washington, DC. This position involves preparing legal documents, researching case details, and assisting federal prosecutors. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of litigation experience and a paralegal certification or JD. CACI offers competitive pay, professional growth opportunities, and comprehensive benefits including tuition reimbursement for legal certifications.