Legal Support Analyst I (Entry Level Legal Support)

Posted:
5/15/2024, 5:00:00 PM

Location(s):
Illinois, United States

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level

Field(s):
Legal & Compliance

Workplace Type:
On-site

Legal Support Analyst I (Entry Level Legal Support)

Job Category: Service Contract Act

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

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What You’ll Get to Do

Are you looking for an entry level position supporting the Department of Justice on critical matters?  This is an opportunity for an individual to enhance document management skills to provide case management and database maintenance assistance in a litigation support capacity.  You will also gain invaluable experience using automated litigation support and eDiscovery tools and resources to add to your skillset.  The Document Management Analyst (DMA) role works closely with Assistant US Attorneys (AUSAs) in a fast-paced setting and assist in the investigation and prosecution of various matters to enforce the laws of the United States, up to and including support assistance for witness interviews, deposition preparation, and in-courtroom trial support. You will learn in a hands-on, immersive environment, which demands a commitment to both individual tasks and the overall mission of the Section. 

Based on cases or broad legal issues assigned to one or more Assistant United States Attorneys (AUSAs) the Document Management Analyst I, will assist in the support of criminal/civil matters. Cases may concern sensitive matters and involve prominent individuals, organizations or corporations within a U. S. Attorney’s District.

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

•Perform legal and administrative duties as requested by attorneys for investigations and trials.

•Assist with case organization and maintenance; plays integral role in preparing team for witness interviews, discovery, and trials.

•Provide in-courtroom assistance, exhibit collection and review, and legal research as needed based on trial demands.

•Utilize eDiscovery platforms to perform document review, communicating detailed summaries and analyses of findings.

•Cultivate and maintain positive relationships with DOJ components, Federal agencies, counsel and others as needed.

•Organize and prioritize numerous tasks effectively and completes tasks under strict time constraints.

•Work on multiple cases simultaneously and multi-task with minimal supervision.

•Log and organize incoming and outgoing discovery productions.

•Proofread material as needed for contextual, grammatical and formatting errors.

•Summarize articles, reports, witness statements.

•Review documents for relevance according to established guidelines and criteria.

You’ll Bring These Qualifications

•Undergraduate degree or one (1) year of experience on major litigation support projects

•Highly organized and demonstrated ability to work independently in a team environment.  

•Must have excellent writing skills and oral communication capabilities.  

•Requires hands-on familiarity with the Government's office and network environment.

•A knowledgeable user of the Government's office and network environment, including but not limited to, word processing, spreadsheet, imaging, and hardware systems.

•Deliver consistent high-quality work product in a deadline driven environment under extreme pressure.

•Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite of applications and Adobe Acrobat.

•Familiarity with the Criminal Justice system

•Persistent, diligent attitude towards work assignments.

•DOJ MBI must be obtainable (US Citizenship required).

These Qualifications Would Be Nice to Have

•Automated litigation support experience

•Ability to perform quality control analysis and report any issues with data

•Ability to work in a deadline-driven, fast-paced environment

•Excellent attention to detail and ability to perform tasks accurately and quickly

•Customer-focused, congenial, professional attitude for working on-site with government clients

•eDiscovery experience and demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks similar to the duties and responsibilities described

•Document review and Relativity 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:

$18.85


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.