[Hiring] Senior Paralegal @CACI International

Role Description

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
  • 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 recurring legal documents 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
  • 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 requiring a good working knowledge of legal procedures and specialized terminology.
• Scans/inputs and links case-related materials into electronic discovery databases and manages those databases.
• Uploads/downloads documents and materials received from local, state, and federal law enforcement partners.
• Manages discovery processing and production.
• Proficiently bates-stamps and redacts discovery materials using Adobe Acrobat.
• Sends continuing discovery to defense counsel as directed by the assigned AUSA.
• Maintains the electronic case files, enters data in the case management system, and calendars deadlines using MS Outlook.
• Prepares files for closing by ensuring all necessary materials are included in the electronic case file.
• Assists AUSAs by collating all necessary pleadings for hearings set the following day after checking the court calendars.
• Performs docketing duties which involve tracking case filings using the case management system.
• Responds to email and telephone calls, refers inquiries to appropriate staff, and furnishes information as appropriate concerning pending and closed matters.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of legal procedures and terminology.
• Experience with legal research tools such as Westlaw and Lexis/Nexis.
• Proficiency in electronic filing systems, particularly CM/ECF.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Requirements

• Minimum Clearance Required: DOJ MBI.
• Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10% (Local).
• Employee Type: Regular.

Benefits

• Healthcare and wellness benefits.
• Financial and retirement support.
• Family support programs.
• Continuing education opportunities.
• Flexible time off benefits.

Company Description

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.