Litigation Manager jobs in Gaithersburg, MD

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What You’ll Get to Do:

The Project Manager position is a great opportunity for a litigation support professional to gain practical, hands-on experience assisting with high profile cases being investigated and litigated by the Department of Justice. This opportunity will enhance your knowledge and understanding of white-collar criminal investigations and prosecutions worldwide, working with agency partners to enforce the law, advance public safety, and achieve justice. CACI is also 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:

As a Project Manager, you will manage a high-performing team, including:

• Manage overall case support for the Fraud Section including case assignments, case timelines, task lists, case priorities and case documentation.
• Maintain reporting requirements to ensure accountability of team members and visibility into legal operations
• Consult and coordinate with case attorneys on strategies, requirements and support needs to ensure qualified staff coverage
• Conduct regular meetings with lead attorneys and report status updates, concerns and issues to Deputy Division Director, Unit Chief and the COR
• Recruit, hire and train support staff on roles and responsibilities, policies and procedures, and litigation software including Relativity, CaseMap, Sanction, Trial Director and others        
• Prepare presentations and lead team meetings and training sessions
• Work with Deputy Division Director and Supervisory Paralegals to standardize case procedures and implement continual improvement initiatives
• Develop and maintain quality assurance for data management, processing and production protocol and best practices in proactive case management
• Coordinate with, and assist, Litigation Support to ensure priority processing and production requests are completed accurately and successfully
• Manage and review staff utilization including productivity and overtime
• Assess performance, conduct employee evaluations and provide timely feedback
• Resolve personnel or disciplinary issues and enforce compliance with company/government policies and labor laws
• Review and approve timecards, travel authorizations, expense reports and department invoices

You’ll Bring These Qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree with 3.00 GPA required
• At least six years of progressively more responsible management experience in major litigation projects, including significant attorney and client interactions
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; highly organized with the ability to deliver consistent high quality work product in a deadline driven environment under extreme pressure
• Ability to work overtime and travel as needed, including weekends and holidays, often with little to no advance notice
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat and document/discovery management applications
• Demonstrated ability to manage numerous complex and time-critical litigation support activities simultaneously, including technical/data processing support activities
• Strong technical background as demonstrated through user level knowledge of e-discovery tools and data management
• Must be able to anticipate litigation support needs and develop and execute detailed plans for addressing same
• Knowledge of the Government’s office and network environment, including but not limited to, word processing, spreadsheets, imaging, e-discovery tools and hardware systems
• DOJ MBI must be obtainable

These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have:

• Prior experience supporting the Federal Government
• Law degree, advanced technical certification, or other pertinent graduate degree preferred

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.

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.

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