Jobs for People with MS: National MS Society

Senior Paralegal

Job Category: Administration

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: DOJ MBI

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%

Type of Travel: Local

CACI is looking for talented Senior Paralegal professionals to support the Department of Justice’s 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 responsive to the impact of COVID and will be flexible and consistent with DOJ policy. 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 Supervisory Paralegal or Project Supervisor.

• Performs the following tasks while complying with established procedures:

• Review, monitor, provide basic legal research and ensure communication between the Department of Justice and USCIS for mandamus lawsuits previously determined to be non-defensible pursuant to OCC policy.

• Senior Paralegals will conduct all necessary basic research and correspondence between the DOJ and the USCIS operational client to see the case through to completion (final decision by judge or voluntary dismissal) and notify an OCC attorney if there are any legal issues with the adjudication of the case or any other problems.

• Senior Paralegals are also responsible for similar duties for “post-interview” cases.

• Compile, prepare, and summarize relevant materials for use by attorneys in in preparation of status conferences, motions, briefs, and other legal documents.

• Use legal research tools such as LEXIS and Westlaw to perform basic legal research as it relates to the Mandamus litigation Use a variety of computer applications, including word processing, databases (such as document review and file management systems), spreadsheets, imaging, and hardware systems.

Expected Tasks:

Discovery and State Productions: Monitor JEFS for productions from the state, notify attorneys about new productions, log into JEFS, download, organize and save production into the proper folders on the shared drive. Copy documents to the network shared drive. Notify case manager of a Relativity upload request and circulate the shared drive link to the new documents. Assist with reviewing and analyzing incoming data and other information. Subpoena Productions: Monitor JEFS for productions from the counsels, notify the attorneys about new productions, log into JEFS, download, organize and save production into the proper folder on the shared drive. Send case team the link to assess production. Copy to the network drive. Notify case manager of a Relativity upload request and send link to the new document. JEFS External User Request: Work with opposing counsel and the helpdesk requesting user access to JEFS. Subpoenas: assist in research, study local rules for sufficiency, drafting, service and filing of all subpoenas. Depositions: Support research, assist with topic development and questions, management of exhibits, including locating originals, marking, copying, filing, and sending overnight to the site. Experts: Locate documents, research issues, schedule conferences, join in all prep meetings, provide support in travel arrangements, do background checks on ne candidates with help from the DOJ librarians.

Outreach: Email outreach to complainants, advocates, GNETS alumni families, scheduling outreach interviews, researching background, and taking notes during those interviews. Weekly meetings – coordinate schedules, prepare and research topics for public outreach, take notes. Maintain the outreach spreadsheet on the shared drive, making sure that it is up to date with details of interviews and contact info. Outreach shared drive organization, making sure notes are saved into the correct folders. Misc.: GNETS on‐demand Zoom: yearly calendar of excel file and all team zoom requests, schedule and share event details and organize notes and records of meetings. Proofing and editing: respond to requests to shepardize cases, proofread, edit, prepare clean final versions of documents Assist with electronic filing of documents. Notetaking: Assist with notetaking during meetings. Monitoring Public Information: Monitor news, social media, and other sources for information related to the issues and key players involved with the GNETS case. General Research/Analysis: Assist with miscellaneous assignments that may involve conducting online research, summarizing/organizing information from different sources, and analyzing data.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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 eDiscovery procedures and resources.

• Ability to consistently deliver highest quality work under extreme pressure.

• Advanced skills with Excel.

• Professional, can-do, customer-service attitude.

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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 takes pride in fostering a diverse and accessible culture where every individual feels supported to chart their own path. 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.

Your potential is limitless. So is ours.

Learn more about CACI here. (https://careers.caci.com/global/en/life-at-caci)

Pay Range : There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, 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. Learn more here (https://careers.caci.com/global/en/employee-benefits) .

The proposed salary range for this position is:

$45,400 - $90,900

CACI is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.