Senior Paralegal

The Opportunity The Senior Paralegal will support the USAO, Baton Rouge, LA, primarily within the Civil Division focused on Health Care Fraud matters. This role works under the direction of a Supervisory Paralegal or a Project Supervisor. Work products are reviewed prior to submission, though assignments are often completed with minimal direct supervision and guided by established procedures and written guidelines. Responsibilities 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. Qualifications Required 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. Desired Trial experience very helpful. Automated litigation support experience valued. Pay Range Minimum Required Hourly Wage: $25.86 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. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr