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CACI International Inc

Paralegal

CACI International Inc, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022

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Overview

The Opportunity CACI is seeking a Paralegal (Legal Assistant I) to support the Department of Justice’s mission. This position plays a critical role and involves working on high-profile cases. We are looking for candidates who are able to work in an office setting. Paralegal duties focus on litigation support and preparation for upcoming trials. This is an opportunity to provide case management and database maintenance assistance in a litigation support capacity. You will gain experience using automated litigation support and eDiscovery tools and resources to add to your skillset. The Paralegal role 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 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. Responsibilities

Compiles, prepares, and summarizes relevant 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, tracks and controls document discovery (including documents produced and received in discovery). Indexes and tracks exhibits and other material at depositions and at trial. Prepares exhibit cross-references. Assists attorneys in courtroom. Reviews documents for relevance and privilege according to established guidelines and criteria. Other examples of the types of work include compilation of documents for FOIA, production requests, Congressional inquiries, and related tasks. Qualifications

Required: Paralegal Certificate, or a four-year college degree. At least one year of litigation paralegal experience or project experience related to business, finance or accounting project or document management, policy, research, government staffing, publishing; or equivalent experience. Excellent written and oral communication skills; thorough knowledge and hands-on familiarity with computer applications including word processing, databases (such as document review and file management systems), spreadsheets, imaging, and hardware systems. Technological proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Understanding of how electronically stored information (ESI) works within an operating system including experience effectively managing, organizing, and analyzing digital files and folders. Transferable skills related to Electronically Stored Information (ESI) tools and eDiscovery procedures and resources. Ability to consistently deliver high-quality work under pressure. DOJ MBI must be obtainable (US Citizenship required). Desired: Automated litigation support experience. Document review and Relativity experience. What You Can Expect

A culture of integrity, an environment of trust, and a focus on continuous growth. At CACI, we value character and innovation, offer flexible time off, robust learning resources, and opportunities to advance your career while supporting national missions. Equal Opportunity Employer

— 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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