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: None

Type of Travel: None

What You’ll Get to Do:

• The Senior Paralegal will provide on-site support to the Tax Division Records Office.
• The primary responsibility is to review case files provided to them to make determinations on whether the case should be recommended for “Permanent Record” or destruction.
• Senior Paralegal develops recommendations according to guidelines, research and good judgement (ex. Is case published opinion, about prominent individuals/organizations, significant media interest, establishes legal precedent/policy).
• Performs moderately complex legal research, reviews case related materials and documents findings and justification.

More About the Role:

• Works under the direction of a Supervisory Paralegal.
• Work products are reviewed prior to submission; however, often develops these products with minimal direct supervision other than written guidelines.
• In addition to functions performed by Paralegals, performs moderately complex legal research.
• Synopsizes transcripts of hearings and oral arguments for attorney use.
• Reviews case related materials and, for example, identifies potentially conflicting statements or areas requiring further investigation.
• Writes preliminary drafts of simple legal memoranda and correspondence.
• Contact mostly with other Contractor staff, but occasional contact with client agency staff as well.
  

You’ll Bring These Qualifications:

• Requires paralegal certificate, or JD, or currently attending an ABA-accredited law school, having completed at least one year of study.
• At least two years of litigation paralegal experience required; trial experience very helpful.
• At least one year of experience in automated litigation support.
• Requires sound working knowledge of federal and state court system, legal research procedures, and legal research resources.
• Requires excellent written and oral communication skills and 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.
• Requires hands-on 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.
  

Company Overview: At CACI, you will have the opportunity to make an immediate impact by providing information solutions and services in support of national security missions and government transformation for Intelligence, Defense, and Federal Civilian customers. CACI is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.