Senior Paralegal

The Opportunity:

Prepares a variety of technical legal documents that are characteristically complex in format. Reviews incoming documents and material considers the nature and the status of the case involved and with limited instructions from AUSAs prepares indictments arrest warrants summonses true bills motions orders non-disclosure applications and orders stipulations plea agreements grand jury and trial subpoenas and legal memoranda.
Obtains required information from criminal case files law enforcement agencies or other sources to include in legal documents before submitting to the appropriate AUSA for review. Ensures when preparing recurring legal documents that they conform to local court rules and the rules governing style and format.

Assists attorneys to prepare for trial by independently compiling trial and witness notebooks preparing and organizing trial exhibits assembling jury instructions and compiling witness and exhibit lists. Coordinates with the victim/witness specialist to ensure adherence to current Departmental guidelines relating to victims rights and services responsibilities. Notifies case agents and appropriate office staff of victim/witness issues.

Using original and online legal resources including Westlaw and/or Lexis/Nexis verifies legal citations and statutory references contained in legal documents. Researches to confirm that citations are accurate complete and consistent with source material. Proofreads edits and revises legal briefs. Electronically files legal documents with the U.S. District Court using the CM/ECF system.

Develops and organizes tables of contents and indices to briefs in accordance with established format. Lists cited cases opinions and miscellaneous references in briefs.

Composes original correspondence which requires a good working knowledge of legal procedures and specialized terminology e.g. transmitting proposed orders to court requesting extensions of time in certain cases advising of actions taken or developments in cases referred by other federal departments and agencies and notifying attorneys representing defendants of various issues.

Scans/inputs and links case-related materials into electronic discovery databases and manages those databases. Uploads/downloads into those discovery databases documents and materials received from local state and federal law enforcement partners consisting of investigative and forensic reports bank records electronic communication records and audio and video files provided in varying file formats. Manages discovery processing and production. Proficiently bates-stamps and redacts discovery materials using Adobe Acrobat and may employ discovery processing techniques using IPRO Eclipse. Sends continuing discovery to defense counsel as directed by the assigned AUSA.

Maintains the electronic case files enters data in the case management system calendars deadlines using MS Outlook prepares and files conflict of interest and case opening forms in the electronic case file.

Prepares files for closing by ensuring all correspondence relevant pleadings conflict of interest forms investigative materials discovery produced grand jury materials court and witness transcripts and closing sheet are included in electronic case file and are appropriately executed by the assigned AUSA.

Assists AUSAs by collating all necessary pleadings for hearings set the following day after checking the court calendars.

Performs docketing duties which involves tracking case filings using the case management system. As necessary performs searches generates reports and analyzes data produced from the case management system to determine case status and reconcile inconsistencies.

Responds to email and telephone calls refers inquiries to appropriate staff and furnishes information as appropriate concerning pending and closed matters functions and general office procedures. Determines wh

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 youll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customers 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. Youll 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 nations 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.

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 CACIs government contract for the work location.

Minimum Required Hourly Wage:

There are a host of other factors that can influence final salary including but not limited to geographical location relevant prior workexperience specific skills and competencies education and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACIthat allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation benefits andlearning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to supportand 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.

CACI is anEqualOpportunity 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 otherprotectedcharacteristic.