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What You'll Get to Do

Senior Paralegal will work at the USAO, Baton Rouge, LA, primarily on Health Care Fraud - Civil Division

Perform senior paralegal services including, but not limited to the following:

Works with Assistant United States Attorneys (AUSAs), federal law enforcement officers, client agencies and support staff to prepare cases for litigation.

Obtains records, documents, and evidence from federal law enforcement agencies, client agencies, and via the legal process.

Reviews and analyzes case material to become familiar with the facts and circumstances of the case.

Examines, prepares and processes a variety of legal documents which are characteristically voluminous and moderately complex in nature.

Maintains, manages, and organizes case material utilizing software, including databases, spreadsheets and word processing applications.

Notes deficiencies in the uploading of case materials and missing materials and undertakes inquiries to correct deficiencies.

Works with litigation support to resolve any issues related to the intake, processing, and dissemination of discovery.

Assists AUSAs in producing discovery to opposing counsel.

Organizes and coordinates discovery distribution, including indexes and production logs.

Operates electronic systems and court presentation software during court proceedings.

Provides assistance to AUSAs in trial preparation by independently compiling trial notebooks, preparing jury instructions, and drafting witness and exhibit lists.

Seek and locate sources of information, in aid of civil litigation, investigations, and trials, including through contact or correspondence with other departments and/or agencies of federal, state, and local government.

Gather factual material independently; read, annotate, and summarize discovery, files, and other factual aspects of the case; obtain financial and statistical information, agency records, court records and other public records; review and analyze documents and draft memoranda.

Redact documents and transcripts for discovery, including using electronic redaction.

Responsible for organizing and processing large quantities of data and discovery documents, including electronic discovery. Responsible for completeness of discovery productions and for producing discovery.

More About the Role

Works under the direction of a Supervisory Paralegal or a Project Supervisor. Work products are reviewed prior to submission; however, often develops these products with minimal direct supervision other than written guidelines. In addition to functions performed by Paralegals, described below, 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 occasional contact with trial staff may be required.

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. Only the Contracting Officer can approve a waiver of the education requirements.

At least two years of litigation paralegal experience required; trial experience very helpful.

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.

Role also requires hands-on familiarity with ESI tools and knowledge of eDiscovery procedures and resources.

These Qualifications Would Be Nice to Have

Trial experience very helpful. Automated litigation support experience valued.
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.

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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.