Job Description

Job Profile:

Paralegal/Legal Assistant III

JR Type:

Evergreen

Job Category:

Service Contract Act

Minimum Clearance Required to Start:

DOJ MBI

Percentage of Travel Required:

Up to 10%

Type of Travel:

Continental US

Program/Opportunity Name:

Program | MEGA

Referral Bonus Plan:

* * *

Job Description:

What You’ll Get to Do

The Law Clerk position is a unique opportunity for law school graduates with victim’s assistance support experience.  The candidate will provide hands-on experience applying knowledge to assist with cases, claims and impact statements related to high profile cases being investigated and litigated by the Department of Justice.  You’d be the victim assistance subject matter point of contact, working with DOJ attorneys in an advocacy capacity.  CACI is also committed to growing our eDiscovery workforce and has included tuition reimbursement for continuing victim’s assistance certifications and training, Relativity certifications, the ACEDS certification!  This is a great opportunity for someone to enhance their careers.  Please apply if you are interested to hear more!  

More About the Role

CACI has been supporting the Department of Justice on various victim assistance programs for multiple years. 

• Provide coordination, logistical and legal support to the Victim-Witness Coordinator, DOJ attorneys and staff in relation to the Victims’ Rights and Restitution Act (VRRA) and Crime Victims’ Rights Act (CVRA).
• Assist with victim identification, case tracking and status reporting.
• Serve as an VRRA/CVRA information and program resource for victims, state, federal, territorial, tribal, and local law enforcement.

• Provide victim notification of court proceedings, available services and rights under the VRRA/CVRA.
• Prepare victim impact statements.
• Enter and maintain required information within Victim Notification System (VNS) Data Management System and agency case management systems.
• Produce informational aids for attorney and law enforcement training on victim issues under the CVRA.

In addition, Law Clerks may also:

• Gain invaluable experience utilizing eDiscovery tools and work in databases such as Relativity, conducting searches and identifying factually relevant and privileged data to support assigned investigations.
• Perform complex legal research for DOJ.
• Assist in preparing draft legal documents, such as motions, briefs, discovery responses, memoranda of law, etc.
• Assist DOJ with victim support during trials.  This may involve travel for in-person trials.
• Review documents for relevance and privilege,; and assisting attorneys with all phases of investigations.
• Redact privileged, confidential, and law enforcement sensitive information within a document.
• Compile and organize relevant documents for use by attorneys in preparation for hearings, presentations, and reports.

You’ll Bring These Qualifications

• Previous Victim Assistance experience.
• Requires Law degree, 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.

• Requires sound working knowledge of federal and state court systems, 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, and imaging.
• Demonstrated competency in common software programs, such as the Microsoft Suite, search engines, and legal research databases.
• Hands-on familiarity with eDiscovery applications and knowledge of eDiscovery procedures and resources
• DOJ MBI must be obtainable (US citizenship required)

These Qualifications Would Be Nice to Have

• Prior experience related to or comparable with VRRA, CVRA or VNS.
• eDiscovery certifications.
• Prior experience supporting the Federal Government.

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, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, 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:

$38.77

There are a host of other factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographical location, 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.

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