Senior Paralegal
New York City, NY - USA
Job Summary
The Opportunity:
CACI is seeking a Senior Paralegal to support the Department of Justices 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. Senior Paralegal duties focus on litigation support and preparation for upcoming trials.
This is an opportunity for you to provide case management and database maintenance assistance in a litigation support capacity. You will also gain invaluable experience using automated litigation support and eDiscovery tools and resources to add to your skillset.
Responsibilities:
Works under the direction of a Project Supervisor. Work products are reviewed prior to submission; however often develops these products with minimal direct supervision other than written 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 contact with trial staff may be required.
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; or an equivalent level of education may be substituted
Minimum two years of litigation paralegal experience or project experience (as related to the task order) is required; trial experience very helpful.
Minimum one 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.
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.
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.
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:
$31.45
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.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
About Company
CACI employs a diverse range of talent to create an environment that fuels innovation and fosters continuous improvement and success. At CACI, you will have the opportunity to make an immediate impact by providing information solutions and services in support of national security miss ... View more