Supervisory Paralegal

CACI; Washington; On-site; USD 71,000 - 149,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Relativity certification

ACEDS certification

Paralegal Certificates

Job summary

CACI is seeking a Supervisory Paralegal to support high-visibility DOJ cases and develop management skills. You will lead paralegal staff, oversee major research projects, and ensure timely deliverables within eDiscovery workflows.

The role requires complex legal research, supervision experience, and familiarity with Relativity, Lexis, and Westlaw. DOJ MBI clearance and US citizenship are required.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of litigation paralegal or project experience.
• Supervisory experience.
• Trial experience.
• 1+ year in automated litigation support.
• Paralegal certificate, JD, or equivalent training.
• Knowledge of federal and state court systems and legal research procedures.
• Familiarity with LEXIS and Westlaw.
• Familiarity with common office software and document management systems.
• DOJ MBI must be obtainable (US citizenship required).

Responsibilities

• Directs and supervises the work of paralegals and support staff on major projects.
• Perform complex legal and factual research using Relativity and other eDiscovery tools.
• Provide task management and supervision to ensure on-time delivery of quality work.
• Interact with DOJ case teams during planning and execution of project requirements.
• Monitor progress and ensure compliance with contract and attorney requirements.
• Conduct quality control spot-checks and improve procedures as needed.
• Report to Project Supervisor or Project Manager and liaise with COR and trial attorneys.

Skills

Litigation experience

Supervisory experience

Trial experience

Automated litigation support

Education

Paralegal certificate

JD or equivalent training

ABA-accredited law school

Tools

Relativity

Lexis

Westlaw

Job description

Job Title: Supervisory Paralegal
Job Category: Legal
Time Type: Full time
Minimum Clearance Required to Start: DOJ MBI
Employee Type: Regular
Percentage of Travel Required: None
Type of Travel: None

The Opportunity

The Supervisory Paralegal position is a great opportunity for paralegals looking to develop their management skills in support of high visibility cases for the Department of Justice. You will gain invaluable litigation experience as a case may go through all or some of the phases of the EDRM spectrum, from intake/acquisition of documents and data through trial support, cases and investigations.

CACI is also 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.

Responsibilities

The Supervisory Paralegal directs and supervises the work of paralegals and other support staff, particularly on major paralegal support efforts, such as large legal research projects or major in-courtroom support.

In this role you will:

• Perform complex legal and factual research utilizing Relativity and other eDiscovery software.
• Perform complex legal and factual research.
• Receive significant task management and supervisory experience through the oversight of your team and in their delivery of quality work within strict deadlines in support of DOJ’s mission.
• Enhance your management and communication skills by interacting with your staff and the DOJ case teams during the planning and execution of project requirements, schedules, and all litigation support activities.
• Monitor work and reports on progress.
• Ensure that paralegal and support staff work meets contract and attorney requirements and is delivered on time.
• Troubleshoot and performs quality control spot-checks.
• Formulate administrative and technical procedures for getting the work done.
• Report to Project Supervisor or Project Manager; may also have significant contact with COR, Government Case Manager, trial attorneys and staff, client agency staff, and opposing counsel.

Qualifications

Required

• 3+ years of litigation paralegal experience or litigation project experience.
• Supervisory experience.
• Trial experience.
• 1+ year of experience in automated litigation support.
• Paralegal certificate, or JD, or currently attending an ABA-accredited law school, having completed at least one year of study, an equivalent level of legal training or experience or an equivalent level of education may be substituted.
• Working knowledge of federal and state court system, legal research procedures, and legal research resources.
• Knowledge of legal research tools such as LEXIS and Westlaw.
• Familiarity with a variety of computer applications, including word processing, databases (such as document review and file management systems), spreadsheets, and imaging.
• Familiarity with ESI tools and knowledge of eDiscovery procedures and resources preferred.
• DOJ MBI must be obtainable (US citizenship required)

Desired

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to consistently deliver highest quality work under extreme pressure will be very important.

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

There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, 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.

The proposed salary range for this position is:

$70,800 - $148,600

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.