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. Senior Paralegal duties focus on litigation support in preparation for upcoming trials. 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 career. Responsibilities Prepare a variety of substantive legal documents, including subpoenas, notices of deposition, interrogatories, document requests, garnishments, and applications for writ of execution. 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. 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 an equivalent level of legal training or experience may be substituted. At least 2 years of litigation paralegal experience or project experience, including 1 year of experience in automated litigation support. Sound working knowledge of federal and state court system, legal research procedures, and legal research resources. Excellent written and oral communication skills. 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, 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. Ability to travel DOJ MBI must be obtainable (US citizenship required) 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.

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