What You’ll Get to Do

CACI is looking for talented Senior Paralegal professionals to support the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) mission. Positions like this are critical and are very involved with high-profile important cases. CACI is looking for people who can work in Washington, DC, but we are flexible and consistent with FTC policy. Senior Paralegal duties focus upon litigation support as we prepare for trial in the coming months. The assignments evolve and we would like to be able to add complex responsibilities for a capable candidate. CACI is committed to growing our eDiscovery workforce and has included tuition reimbursement for Relativity certifications, the ACEDS certification and Paralegal Certificates! This is a great opportunity for someone to grow their careers. Please apply if you are interested to hear more!

More About the Role

• Works under the direction of a FTC staff. Work products are reviewed prior to submission; however, often develops these products with minimal direct supervision other than written guidelines. 
• 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 legal memoranda and correspondence. Contact mostly with other support staff, but contact with attorney and trial staff may be required.
• Compiles, prepares, and summarizes relevant materials for use by attorneys in discovery and in preparation of motions, briefs and other legal documents; summarizes depositions and other transcripts; maintains case files; 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 legal memoranda and correspondence; indexes, tracks and controls document discovery (including documents produced and received in discovery); indexes and tracks exhibits and other materials at depositions and at trial. 
• Prepares exhibit cross-references. 
• Assists attorneys in courtroom. 
• Reviews documents for relevance and privilege according to established guidelines and criteria.
• Other examples of the types of work to be performed include compilation of documents for FOIA, production requests, Congressional inquiries, etc.

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, or an equivalent level of legal training or experience; or an equivalent level of education may be substituted
• Additionally at least two years of litigation paralegal experience or project experience (as related to the task order) is required. 
• 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, 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 eDiscovery procedures and resources. 
• Ability to consistently deliver highest quality work under extreme pressure will be very important. 
• Ability to consistently deliver highest quality work under extreme pressure. Advanced skills with Excel.
• Professional, can-do, customer-service attitude. 
• Ability to travel.

These Qualifications Would Be Nice to Have

• Experience with cite checking/Blue booking
• Trial experience

What We Can Offer You:
- We’ve been named a Best Place to Work by the Washington Post.
- Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives.
- We offer competitive benefits and learning and development opportunities.
- We are mission-oriented and ever vigilant in aligning our solutions with the nation’s highest priorities.
- For over 60 years, the principles of CACI’s unique, character-based culture have been the driving force behind our success.

Company Overview:

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. 

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 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. Learn morehere.