Senior Paralegal at CACI

, District of Columbia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 Feb, 26

Salary

31.69

Posted On

08 Nov, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Paralegal Certificate, Litigation Support, Legal Research, Federal Rules of Evidence, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, Document Management, eDiscovery, Communication Skills, Case Management, Automated Research Tools, Data Retrieval, Witness Interviews, Deposition Preparation, Trial Support, Computer Applications, Financial Litigation

Industry

IT Services and IT Consulting

Description

Senior Paralegal 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 10% Type of Travel: Continental US * * * The Opportunity: CACI is seeking a Senior Paralegal to support the Department of Justice’s mission. This position plays a critical role and involves working on high-profile cases. CACI is looking for candidates who are able to work in Washington, DC. Paralegal duties focus on litigation support in preparation for upcoming trials in the months ahead. In this role, the Senior Paralegal works closely with federal prosecutors supporting the Market, Government Consumer Fraud Unit in a fast-paced setting and assist in the investigation and prosecution of various matters to enforce the laws of the United States, up to and including support assistance for witness interviews, deposition preparation, and in-courtroom trial support. 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: • Prepare a variety of substantive legal documents, including subpoenas, notices of deposition, interrogatories, document requests, garnishments, and applications for writ of execution. These documents are drafted for review and approval of Assistant U.S. Attorneys prior to issue. Upon approval, processes the documents and performs necessary follow-up. • Review and maintain inventory of documents and other materials produced pursuant to subpoena or other discovery requests. • Use a variety of automated research tools as well as public information databases and other automated resources to research the financial background of a debtor and the case. • Prepare a variety of discovery-related documents, e.g. discovery letters, production logs, privilege logs, deposition lists and digests, by applying a thorough knowledge of the Federal Rules of Evidence and Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and application of practical litigative experience. • Provide litigative case management and organizes cases by preparing and organizing discovery and exhibits. • Maintain regular contact with the applicable federal agencies to ensure compliance with department-wide directives regarding financial litigation. • Monitor the progress of pending cases and initiates action to ensure that legal pleadings, forms, reports, correspondence, and other documents are prepared and submitted within established deadlines. Keeps appropriate staff members informed about the status of cases. • Compile, organize, and index various discovery and evidence exhibits, and witness testimony. • Perform a variety of administrative duties in support of the Unit. • The ability to use established databases, performs data searches, report design, and other data retrieval assignments. Qualifications: Required: • Requires paralegal certificate, or JD, or currently attending an ABA-accredited law school, having completed at least one year of study or equivalent level of education may be substituted. • At least 2 years of litigation paralegal experience, including 1 year of experience in automated litigation support. • Excellent written and oral communications skills with sound working knowledge of federal and state court system, legal research procedures, and legal research resources. • Thorough knowledge of legal research tools such as LEXIS and Westlaw. • Must have 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. • Familiarity with ESI tools and knowledge of eDiscovery procedures and resources. • Ability to consistently deliver highest quality work under extreme pressure will be very important. • DOJ MBI must be obtainable (US Citizenship required). - ________________________________________________________________________________________ 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. Your potential is limitless. So is ours. Learn more about CACI here. ________________________________________________________________________________________ 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. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits. Learn more here. 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.

Responsibilities

The Senior Paralegal prepares various legal documents and provides litigation support for high-profile cases. They work closely with federal prosecutors and assist in investigations and prosecutions to enforce U.S. laws.