Overview
Senior Paralegal (Legal Assistant II) to support the Department of Justice's mission. This position focuses on litigation support and preparation for upcoming trials. Responsible for case management and database maintenance in a litigation support capacity, including performing moderately complex research and detailed data analysis using automated litigation support and eDiscovery tools (Relativity).
Join a fast-paced environment with exposure to high-profile cases that span the globe. This role includes opportunities for professional growth in eDiscovery, with tuition reimbursement for Relativity certifications, ACEDS certification, and Senior Paralegal Certificates.
Responsibilities
- The Senior Paralegal works under the direction of Supervisory Paralegal and performs litigation services in compliance with established procedures.
- Indexes, tracks and controls document discovery (including documents produced and received in discovery).
- Compiles, prepares, and summarizes 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 and performs simple legal research.
- Indexes and tracks exhibits and other material at depositions and at trial.
- Prepares exhibit cross-references and assists attorneys in the courtroom.
- Reviews documents for relevance and privilege according to established guidelines and criteria.
- Performs related work such as compilation of documents for FOIA, production requests, Congressional inquiries, etc.
Qualifications
Four-year college degree.Paralegal certificate or equivalent level of legal training or experience.At least two years of litigation paralegal experience or related project experience (including internships) in business, finance or accounting, project or document management, policy, research, government staffing, publishing; or equivalent experience.At least one year of experience in automated litigation support.Excellent written and oral communication skills; thorough knowledge and hands-on familiarity with word processing, databases (document review and file management systems), spreadsheets, imaging, and hardware systems.Technological proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint.Understanding of how electronically stored information (ESI) works within an operating system, including experience organizing and analyzing digital files and folders.Transferable skills related to ESI tools and eDiscovery procedures.Ability to deliver high-quality work under pressure.DOJ MBI must be obtainable; US Citizenship required.What You Can Expect
A culture of integrity, trust, and continuous growth. You'll be part of a high-performing team focused on our customer's mission and the safety of our nation. We offer flexible time off and robust learning resources.
Pay Range and Benefits
This position is covered by the Service Contract Labor Standards (SCA). Pay and benefits meet or exceed the wage determinations issued by the Department of Labor for the work location. Minimum hourly wage : $24.74.
Other factors such as location, prior experience, skills, education, and certifications influence final compensation. CACI offers comprehensive benefits including healthcare, wellness, retirement, education, time off, and family support.
EEO Statement
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, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.
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