Litigation Support/Legal Hold Clerk
CACI InternationalThe Opportunity:
This position supports the Commodity Futures Tracing Office of General Counsel. As a Litigation Support/Legal Hold clerk, the employee performs general litigation support tasks, including monitoring and tracking legal holds, database searches, and preparing electronic deposition and trial exhibits.
This position directly supports the Senior Assistant General Counsel in managing, implementing, and releasing Legal Holds, including reviewing the case management system and dockets for matter status related to legal holds; tracking, and organizing case files including electronic and paper documents and data; reading and proofreading documents; and composing light correspondence. Additionally, this position provides general attorney support with electronic exhibit preparation and display in support of depositions, trials, court hearings, and mediation/settlement conferences, and associated travel. For travel both locally and otherwise, the incumbent may be required to drive to meetings and other appointments if public transportation is not readily available.
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!
Responsibilities:
Assist during conduct of depositions, trials, court hearings, mediation/settlement conferences, and other court proceedings including managing exhibits and courtroom presentation technology and describing proceedings to the attorney.
Organize and prepare documents for production in court appearances, discovery, depositions, and trial; maintains case management databases and other systems storing materials to be used as exhibits in court proceedings and trials; and creates logs, spreadsheets, tables or other records to assist in the organization, including use of Case Map and TextMap software.
Coordinate trial logistics by contacting the appropriate courtroom clerks and U.S. Attorney's offices and coordinates with the Automated Litigation Support (ALS) group to present electronic evidence using PowerPoint, Sanction, Windows Media Player, and other litigation software.
Create digital graphics, charts, and other materials; creates timelines and other demonstrative exhibits using computer programs such as Time Map and PowerPoint; coordinates scanning and printing of documents and organizes them into exhibit binders for use at depositions, interviews, mediation/settlement conferences, hearings, and trial; prepares lists and tables to correlate the exhibits with transcripts, and keeps a strict account of the exhibits used in court proceedings; prepares and ensures service of subpoenas; contacts and coordinates with potential deposition, hearing, and trial witnesses; creates summary charts using discovered and IRS materials; and may be required to testify about any created summary charts.
Travel to the site of hearings, discovery, and trials and performs paralegal duties and responsibilities; operates electronic courtroom aids by preparing projectors, screens, and other equipment; and runs electronic software during trials and hearings to assist in presentation of evidence.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Required:
Knowledge of record keeping techniques, methodologies, and procedures sufficient to manage litigation holds.
Knowledge of automated litigation support systems, e-discovery, scanning and electronic document numbering.
Skill in computer software applications to create, edit, and format documents, correspondence, logs, spreadsheets, tables, or other records.
Skill in communicating verbally to prepare and present relevant information required to support proposed litigation.
Skill in communicating in writing to prepare legal hold correspondence and arrange courtroom and war room trial technology logistics.
Undergraduate degree or three years 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.
Proficiency with Sanction or other similar trial presentation tools
Familiarity with ESI tools and knowledge of eDiscovery procedures and resources
Persistent, diligent attitude towards work assignments
Public Trust clearance must be obtainable (US Citizenship required)
Desired:
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
Familiarity with Westlaw
Customer-focused, congenial, professional attitude for working on-site with government clients
experience and demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks similar to the duties and responsibilities described
Relativity experience
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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 values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. 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.
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Pay Range:
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:
$26.81
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.
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.