Litigation Support Senior Paralegal

About the role

CACI is hiring a Senior Paralegal to support the Department of Justice's mission in Washington, DC, on high-profile cases. Duties focus on litigation support as the firm prepares for trial in the coming months, with the possibility of adding complex responsibilities. The position is full time, regular, and requires DOJ MBI clearance; it is contingent on funding and may not be filled immediately.

Key responsibilities

• Work under the direction of a Supervisory Paralegal or Project Supervisor, developing work product with minimal direct supervision.
• Provide high-level support to attorneys in complex litigation matters.
• Manage litigation support databases and case management systems.
• Draft pleadings, motions and other legal documents, and review and analyze legal documents.
• Lead discovery and witness preparation support, including document review and production.
• Conduct legal research and maintain litigation files.
• Support trial preparation and assist attorneys throughout all phases of litigation.

Required profile

• Paralegal certificate, JD, or enrollment in an ABA-accredited law school (at least one year of study); equivalent education or experience may substitute.
• At least two years of litigation paralegal or project experience, and at least one year in automated litigation support.
• Sound working knowledge of federal and state court systems, legal research procedures and resources.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Hands-on familiarity with ESI tools, eDiscovery procedures and resources.
• Strong technical proficiency or quick ability to learn litigation software such as Relativity, EverLaw or similar.
• Ability to deliver high-quality work under extreme pressure.
• US citizenship required; DOJ MBI must be obtainable.

Required skills

• Legal research tools such as LEXIS and Westlaw.
• Word processing, databases, spreadsheets, imaging and hardware systems.
• E-discovery tools and Relativity or similar database tools.

What we offer

• Tuition reimbursement for Relativity certifications, the ACEDS certification and Paralegal Certificates.
• Flexible time off benefit and access to learning resources.
• Comprehensive benefits including healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support and continuing education.