Top 157 Human right attorney Jobs in Washington, Dc

Paralegal
Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law —Washington, DC
- $65,934.40 - $82,305.70 a year
- Multiple hires
- Word processing
- Writing skills
- Research
- 403(b) matching
- Disability insurance
Program Support Specialist
Office of the Attorney General —Washington, DC
- $74,893 - $96,547 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Outlook
- Writing skills
Human Rights Associate Attorney
DiCello Levitt LLP —Washington, DC
- Hybrid work
- Senior level
- 4 years
- Health savings account
- AD&D insurance
Contract Attorney
Tycko & Zavareei LLP —Washington, DC
- $45 - $55 an hour
- Full-time
- Remote
- Mid-level
- Analysis skills
- Quality control
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Trial Attorney
Office of the Attorney General —Washington, DC
- $119,129 - $154,877 a year
- Online Application
- 5 years
- Writing skills
- Adults
Administration Officer
Open Society Foundations —Washington, DC
- $86,500 - $96,100 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Paid parental leave
- Parental leave
10d
Staff Attorney
Tycko & Zavareei LLP —Washington, DC
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
- 4 years
- Commuter assistance
- Health savings account
8d
Attorney-Adviser
U.S. Secret Service —Washington, DC
- $85,447 - $133,142 a year
- Online Application
- Background check
- Psychiatry
- Writing skills
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Senior Counsel - Educational Opportunities Project
Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law —Washington, DC
- $76,000 - $165,000 a year
- Multiple hires
- Public speaking
- Travel
- Organizational skills
- 403(b) matching
- Disability insurance
Staff Attorney
US U. S. Sentencing Commission —Washington, DC
- $102,415 - $158,322 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Writing skills
- Pass drug screening
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Staff Attorney
U.S. Courts —Washington, DC
- $102,415 - $187,093 a year
- Multiple hires
- Hybrid work
- Pass drug screening
- Mid-level
- Travel
Externally Funded Fellowship 2027-2029 – Digital Justice Initiative
Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law —Washington, DC
- $76,000 a year
- Full-time
- Computer Science
- Writing skills
- Research
- 403(b) matching
- Disability insurance
Coordinator: Human Resources (Attorneys)
Mayer Brown LLP —Washington, DC
- $63,000 - $84,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Customer service
- Mid-level
- Bachelor's degree
- AD&D insurance
- Health insurance
Fellowship (2027) - Washington, D.C.
Cohen Milstein Sellers & Toll LLP —Washington, DC
- $100,000 a year
- Full-time
- Writing skills
- Communication skills
- Entry level
Attorney-Adviser (General)
US Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency for DC Headquarters —Washington, DC
- $121,785 - $158,322 a year
- Part-time
- Background check
- Pass drug screening
- Travel
2d
Civil Rights Associate
Cohen Milstein Sellers & Toll LLP —Washington, DC
- $154,000 - $168,000 a year
- Full-time
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
- Analysis skills
Human Resources Generalist
Latham & Watkins LLP —Washington, DC
- $70,000 - $80,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Bachelor's degree
- Recruiting
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Senior Staff or Staff Attorney, Democracy: Education & Youth, ALIT
Southern Poverty Law Center —Washington, DC
- $102,637 - $153,500 a year
- Writing skills
- Mentoring
- Senior level
2h
Case Manager
U.S. Courts —Alexandria, VA
- $56,478 - $91,839 a year
- Email
- Word processing
- Pass drug screening
- Mid-level
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Paralegal Specialist
U.S. Customs and Border Protection —Washington, DC
- $70,623 - $111,087 a year
- Online Application
- Remote
- Psychiatry
- English
- Mid-level
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
7d

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Paralegal

Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law -
Washington, DC

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Job Details

Full-time
$65,934.40 - $82,305.70 a year

Benefits

403(b) matching
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Cell phone reimbursement
Parental leave
Vision insurance
403(b)

Qualifications

Presentation software
Word processing
Writing skills
Content editing
Video conferencing software
Video conferences (communication methods)
Legal case management
Project stakeholder communication
Video conferencing systems operation

Full Job Description

The Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law is one of the nation’s leading national racial justice legal organizations. Formed in 1963 at the request of President John F. Kennedy, the Lawyers’ Committee uses legal advocacy to achieve racial justice, fighting inside and outside the courts to ensure that Black people and other people of color have the voice, opportunity, and power to make the promises of our democracy real.

The Lawyers’ Committee has litigation, public policy, and advocacy programs in the substantive areas of Voting Rights, Election Protection, Digital Justice, Economic Justice, Criminal Justice, Economic Opportunities, and Fair Housing. The organization advances its mission as the premier organization marshaling the resources of the private bar alongside our own talented staff, with over 1 million pro bono hours billed to our cases and matters over the past decade.

Job Title: Paralegal (2 positions)
Location: Washington, DC
Job Type: Full-Time
Union Affiliation: Union
Accountable to: Paralegal Supervisor

About the Role:
The Paralegal will assist the Lawyers’ Committee with administrative support related to litigation, education, advocacy, policy projects, and other activities. The Paralegal will be assigned primarily to one or more substantive project areas based on need and work closely with the project teams.

What You’ll be Doing:
Essential responsibilities of the Paralegal include but are not limited to the following:

Manage and organize case files, case dockets, litigation calendars and ECF and PACER accounts.
Review and edit filings and exhibits, including formatting, proofreading, cite-checking, and creating tables of authorities and tables of contents.
Organize discovery requests and responses, coordinate depositions, schedule meetings, and other related tasks.
Provide support for editing, production, and filing of briefs, exhibits, legislative testimony, and other documents, including formatting, proofreading, and cite-checking, as well as tables of authorities and public education tools;
Under the direction of attorneys, oversee administrative and logistical aspects of litigation and/or project work, such as organizing discovery requests and responses, coordinating depositions, scheduling interviews, meetings, hearings, etc.
Learning relevant court and local rules, and internal court operating procedures, including deadlines, and helping to ensure the compliance of Lawyers’ Committee litigation teams.
Maintaining understanding of and adherence to rules on client confidentiality and legal ethics.
Provide administrative and other support to attorneys for hearings, trials, expert interviews, depositions, oral arguments, coalitions and speaking engagements.
Prepare internal reports, including, weekly updates, board books, grant and development, lobbying hours and project tracking.
Update relevant project web pages, in coordination with attorneys and the Communications team.
Assist attorneys with processing bar/court memberships.
Maintain calendars for assigned Project and case teams.
Help to coordinate travel arrangements for attorneys and clients and assist with expense reports, as needed.
Other duties and special projects as assigned.

Minimum Requirements and Competencies:

At least two years of experience in related positions, preferably as a litigation paralegal.
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience is strongly preferred.
Paralegal Certificate from accredited institution is preferred.
Keen attention to detail.
Ability to travel as needed.
Strong research skills and proficiency performing research using various tools, including the internet and other media sources.
The ability to regularly communicate with multiple internal and external stakeholders.
Demonstrated strong writing and editing skills and the ability to review and synthesize factual information.
Ability to develop proficiency in Asana, PACER, ECF, CLIO, or other relational case management systems.
Excellent organizational skills, including the ability to multi-task and prioritize work to ensure timely completion.
Proficiency in Office 365 and its apps, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and video communication systems (Teams, Zoom, etc.).
Willingness to become licensed as a notary public in D.C. (with fees and costs paid by the Lawyers’ Committee).
Commitment to racial justice, civil rights, and the mission and goals of the Lawyers’ Committee.

Ready to Make an Impact? If you are passionate about civil rights, racial justice, and promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion, we want to hear from you. Join our mission to drive positive change and contribute to our dynamic team!

Apply Today: Be part of the force for civil rights and make a lasting impact. Submit your application to help us create a more equitable and inclusive world.

Benefits: The Lawyers' Committee offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes healthcare coverage (medical, dental & vision), parental leave, 403(b) contribution with employer match contributions, voluntary short- and long-term disability and an employer paid monthly cell phone stipend.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: The Lawyers’ Committee embraces diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We strongly encourage candidates of color and candidates from underrepresented communities to apply. The Lawyers’ Committee does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, religion, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, pregnancy, parental status, family responsibility, personal appearance, genetic information, matriculation, immigration status, union activities, political affiliation, military veteran status, credit information or any other status protected under law.

Reasonable Accommodation: The Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state and local laws. If you require an accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact Human Resources at [email protected].

This position is part of a bargaining unit represented by the Nonprofit Professional Employees Union. Employment terms, including wages and benefits, are subject to collective bargaining agreements.

The expected range for this role will be: $65,934.40 - $82,305.70

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