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As of Aug 21, 2026, the average yearly pay for civil rights investigator in Washington, DC is $59,319.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $52,600.00 and $64,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Civil Rights Investigators are professionals who investigate complaints and allegations of discrimination or civil rights violations in areas such as employment, housing, education, or public services. They gather evidence, interview witnesses, review relevant documents, and make findings or recommendations based on their investigations. Their work helps ensure that organizations and institutions comply with federal, state, or local civil rights laws. Civil Rights Investigators often work for government agencies, educational institutions, or private organizations dedicated to upholding equal rights.

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Infographic showing various Civil Rights Investigator job openings in Washington, DC as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 77% Full Time, 19% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 93% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $59,319 per year, or $28.5 per hour.

Civil Rights Fellowship

Relman Colfax PLLC

Washington, DC • On-site

$80K/yr

Full-time

This job post has expired today. Applications are no longer accepted.

Job description

Relman Colfax, PLLC annually offers a two-year Civil Rights Fellowship that provides recent law school graduates the opportunity to become familiar and work closely with civil rights litigation and counseling work. Applications will be accepted from May 20 until September 7, 2026. We will review applications, conduct interviews, and extend offers after the application submission period closes, and expect to fill all positions by October 2026.
Relman Colfax PLLC is a national civil rights law firm, with a litigation practice focused on combating discrimination and obtaining equity, including in the areas of housing, lending, consumer protection, employment, public accommodations, education, and police accountability. Our practice includes individual and class action lawsuits on behalf of plaintiffs who have experienced discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, national origin, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), disability, age, familial status, and source of income.
The firm also provides legal counsel to progressive financial institutions, Internet-based companies, housing providers, local governments, and nonprofits wishing to be industry leaders on civil rights compliance. We conduct internal investigations and provide counseling regarding consumer protection, privacy, lending, employment, whistleblower, and federal regulatory matters. Our practice also includes analysis and strategy regarding public policy issues and proposed legislation affecting civil rights.
The Fellowship is located in the Washington, DC office and pays according to an attorney salary scale based on year of law school graduation as follows: $80,000 (0 years out); $95,000 (1 year out); $115,000 (2 years out); $125,000 (3 years out).
Skills/Qualifications:
• J.D. degree required by the end of Spring 2027
• Have been admitted to the bar, or be scheduled to take a bar
examination by the summer of 2027
• Demonstrated commitment to public interest law, civil rights and/or racial justice
• Excellent research, writing and verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
Duties/Responsibilities:
• Conduct legal research, analysis, and writing to support litigation and/or counseling work
• Conduct factual investigations
• Draft legal memoranda, pleadings, affidavits, motions and briefs
• Interview witnesses and potential clients
• Participate in client calls and meetings
• Participate in discovery; conduct/defend depositions
• Perform other duties as assigned
How to Apply:
Please submit (1) a letter of interest, (2) a resume, (3) one legal writing sample, (4) a law school transcript, and (4) the names, e-mail addresses, and telephone numbers of three references via our website at https://www.relmanlaw.com/who-careers. For all telephone inquiries, please contact our main office at 202-728-1888. The legal writing sample should reflect the applicant's own work without significant revision from others.
Relman Colfax is an equal opportunity employer that maintains a supportive, equitable environment. We encourage applications from all individuals without regard to actual or perceived race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, familial status, family responsibilities, age, personal appearance, matriculation, disability, medical condition, genetic information, political affiliation, military or veteran status, or record of arrest or conviction. We encourage applications from people who identify with historically underserved or underrepresented communities.
Relman Colfax also provides reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. Any applicant who needs an accommodation in the application process should contact: [email protected].

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