Job Title: 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: Up to 10%

Type of Travel: Continental US

The Opportunity:

CACI is looking for talented Senior Paralegal professionals to support the Department of Justice’s mission! As a CACI Senior Paralegal supporting the DOJ’s mission, you will gain invaluable knowledge and transferrable skills related to e Discovery practice and procedures.

In this role, you will work collaboratively with the Department of Justice legal team assigned to the Radiation Exposure Compensation Program (“RECA”). Senior Paralegals may be tasked with performing legal duties pertaining to the RECA Call Center, to include answering questions from RECA applicants who call the RECA 1-800 line and interpreting regulations pertaining to the RECA statute.

Responsibilities:

• Works under the direction of a Supervisory Paralegal or a Project Supervisor.
• Compiling, preparing, and summarizing relevant materials for use by claims examiners and attorney.
  Maintaining case files.
  Performing simple legal and/or factual research.
  Indexing, tracking and controlling case related materials (including claimant related files).
  Reviewing documents for legal sufficiency according to established guidelines and criteria.

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.
• At least 2 years of litigation paralegal experience, including 1 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, e.g., Relativity, Excel, JEFS/Box.com, Word, Zoom, Teams, Power Point, and social media tools
• Hands-on familiarity with ESI tools and knowledge of e Discovery procedures and resources.
• Ability to consistently deliver highest quality work under extreme pressure.
• Advanced skills with Excel.
• Professional, can-do, customer-service attitude.
• DOJ MBI must be obtainable (US citizenship required)

This position is contingent on funding and may not be filled immediately. However, this position is representative of positions within CACI that are consistently available. Individuals who apply may also be considered for other positions at CACI.

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, you’ll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer’s 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. You’ll 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 nation's 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 CACI’s 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 work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and 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 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.