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Assistant Civil Rights Paralegal Jobs in Washington, DC

Leidos

Senior Paralegal

Washington, DC

$31.69/hr

Leidos is looking for a Senior Paralegal to work fully onsite in support of the Civil Rights Division. Typical assignments may include the following but not limited to: * Works under the direction of ...

Cni

Paralegal

Washington, DC

$28/hr

The Paralegal supports the Health and Human Services (HHS), Office for Civil Rights (OCR) as an integral contributor to the success and performance of OCR and further OCR's mission as described above ...

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How much do assistant civil rights paralegal jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 30, 2026, the average hourly pay for assistant civil rights paralegal in Washington, DC is $28.41, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $22.88 and $32.69 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Assistant Civil Rights Paralegal vs Civil Rights Paralegal?

AspectAssistant Civil Rights ParalegalCivil Rights Paralegal
CredentialsAssociate's degree or paralegal certificationAssociate's degree or paralegal certification
Work EnvironmentSupport role, assisting senior paralegals and attorneysPerforming substantive legal tasks independently
Employer UsageLegal firms, nonprofits, government agenciesLegal firms, advocacy organizations, government offices

The main difference is that an Assistant Civil Rights Paralegal typically supports and assists civil rights paralegals and attorneys, often handling administrative or preparatory tasks. Civil Rights Paralegals usually perform more substantive legal work independently, such as drafting documents and conducting research. Both roles require similar credentials and work in similar environments, but the assistant role is more supportive in nature.

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Infographic showing various Assistant Civil Rights Paralegal job openings in Washington, DC as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 88% Full Time, 6% Temporary, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 94% In-person, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $59,096 per year, or $28.4 per hour.

Paralegal - Office of Civil Rights

Aleknagik Technology

Washington, DC • Hybrid

Full-time

Re-posted 27 days ago

Job description

Aleknagik Technology, LLC (ATL) is an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC) providing facilities and operations management, and a broad spectrum of Information Technology (IT) services and support.

ATL provides a full range of legal services for the Office of Civil Rights (OCR), Office of Justice Programs (OJP), United States Department of Justice (DOJ) in Washington, D.C. We provide all personnel required to perform research and analysis tasks and functions.

The OCR is responsible for developing and implementing policies and procedures to ensure that recipients of Federal financial assistance from the DOJ comply with civil rights laws that prohibit discrimination in the delivery of services and employment practices. The OCR ensures recipients of financial assistance from OJP, the Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS Office), and the Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) adhere to applicable federal civil rights laws.

In addition to its civil rights enforcement responsibilities, the OCR provides staff support, legal guidance, and policy advice to the Review Panel on Prison Rape (Panel), established pursuant to the Prison Rape Elimination Act of 2003 (PREA), 42 U.S.C. §§ 15601-15609 (Pub. L. No. 108-79, 117 Stat. 972).

Tasks

The paralegal contractor will support OCR attorneys in enforcing civil rights statutes by completing the following tasks:

  • Conduct legal research on legislation, regulations, and case law involving federal civil rights requirements. Perform legal research and analysis in support of staff attorneys. Utilize computerized legal reference systems (Lexis Nexis, Lexis Advance, Westlaw, and/or Westlaw Next) and analyze applicability to specific issues. Draft research summaries and check legal citations. Prepare correspondence.
  • Collect, organize, and review complex factual material and documentary data for office investigations and compliance reviews.
  • Develop and maintain knowledge of office management and complaint tracking systems. Enter case materials into the office case information management system. Maintain and provide frequently referenced office decisions, instructions, and resources electronically to attorneys as needed.
  • Locate and interview witnesses and perform other support activities to assist attorneys in investigating and conducting compliance reviews.
  • Perform assorted administrative duties, including scanning case documents and maintaining computerized filing systems, as necessary.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required.
  • Minimum of two years of work experience in a legal or paralegal capacity.

Deliverables and Delivery Schedule

  • Respond promptly to inquiries.
  • Produce all documents, reports, and requested research within established timelines.

Place of Performance

  • Office for Civil Rights, 999 North Capitol Street NE, Washington, DC.
  • Partial remote work is possible.
  • Days of operation: Monday through Friday, 8:30 am – 5:00 pm.
  • Hybrid position with a minimum of 4 days on site.

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