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Civil Rights Paralegal Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Paralegal

Denver, CO · Remote

$25 - $30/hr

We are looking for a Litigation Paralegal to support the Employment Practices & Civil Rights Unit in Denver, CO . This immediate role offers an opportunity to contribute to active legal matters by ...

Paralegal/Intake Specialist

Washington, DC · On-site

$32.50 - $50.40/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

The paralegal/intake specialist role, working a hybrid schedule at our firm's headquarters in ... ABOUT KATZ BANKS KUMIN LLP Katz Banks Kumin LLP is a boutique civil rights employment, and ...

PARALEGAL II

Baltimore, MD · On-site

$52K - $74K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

The OAG also protects the public by civil enforcement of antitrust, civil rights, consumer ... The Paralegal will directly support seven Assistant Attorneys General with an emphasis on all ...

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Catastrophic PI Paralegal

Philadelphia, PA · On-site

$65 - $85K/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • PTO

... civil rights claims. Candidates should have formal current experience working in a plaintiff's firm managing cases from pre-litigation stage through litigation and settlement. Trial experience a+

Senior Litigation Paralegal (237/o)

Pensacola, FL · On-site

$30K - $60K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... civil rights, white collar and self-defense is looking for a full-time Senior Litigation Paralegal ... to join their team. This role will work closely with a lead attorney and legal assistant and will ...

Civil Litigation Paralegal

Burbank, CA

$70K - $90K/yr

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Prior civil litigation paralegal experience required * Experience with discovery, pleadings, court ... Habitability, tenant-rights, landlord-tenant, housing, or eviction-related litigation experience

Civil Litigation Paralegal

Burbank, CA · On-site

$70K - $90K/yr

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Prior civil litigation paralegal experience required * Experience with discovery, pleadings, court ... Habitability, tenant-rights, landlord-tenant, housing, or eviction-related litigation experience

Paralegal

Mentor, OH · Hybrid

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  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Paralegal DiCello Levitt LLP Mentor (Cleveland), Ohio Are you a Paralegal with at least three to ... most significant civil and human rights cases of our time or ensuring that companies take ...

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How much do civil rights paralegal jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 18, 2026, the average yearly pay for civil rights paralegal in the United States is $59,731.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $48,000.00 and $68,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a civil rights paralegal do?

A Civil Rights Paralegal supports attorneys in cases related to discrimination, constitutional rights, and social justice issues. They conduct legal research, draft documents, assist with case filings, and communicate with clients. Their work often involves reviewing legal precedents, gathering evidence, and helping prepare for trials or hearings. They may also assist nonprofit organizations, government agencies, or private law firms that handle civil rights cases. This role requires strong research skills, attention to detail, and a passion for justice.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a civil rights paralegal?

To thrive as a Civil Rights Paralegal, you need a keen understanding of civil rights law, strong research and analytical skills, and experience with legal document preparation, typically supported by a paralegal certificate or relevant degree. Familiarity with tools such as legal research databases (e.g., Westlaw, LexisNexis), case management systems, and e-filing protocols is important. Excellent written communication, attention to detail, and a commitment to social justice are crucial soft skills. These competencies are essential for supporting attorneys in complex civil rights cases, ensuring thorough case preparation, and advocating effectively for clients' legal protections.

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Infographic showing various Civil Rights Paralegal job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 76% Full Time, 21% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 95% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $59,731 per year, or $28.7 per hour.

Paralegal

Robert Half

Denver, CO • Remote

$25 - $30/hr

Temporary

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Job description

We are looking for a Litigation Paralegal to support the Employment Practices & Civil Rights Unit in Denver, CO. This immediate role offers an opportunity to contribute to active legal matters by providing dependable litigation and case support in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate brings strong judgment, organization, and attention to detail while managing a high volume of assignments for attorneys and stakeholders. This would be remote to start and then go to Hybrid (1 day per week) once their office is ready, around September/October. This Contract role would go until at least February of 2027, if not longer.


Responsibilities:

• Examine legal records and case materials to identify sensitive information and prepare properly redacted documents for use and distribution.

• Coordinate calendars for hearings, filing deadlines, meetings, and other legal events to help attorneys stay on track with case milestones.

• Participate in client conferences and administrative proceedings by assisting with preparation, documentation, and follow-up activities.

• Maintain orderly case files and supporting records, ensuring documents are current, accessible, and accurately organized.

• Support attorneys with discovery by assembling materials, drafting responses, and tracking requests and productions.

• Compile and arrange records, evidence, and related materials to strengthen case preparation and ongoing litigation efforts.

• Create trial exhibits, notebooks, and other hearing or trial support materials needed for effective presentation.

• Provide additional paralegal and administrative assistance as needed to meet workload demands, including approved overtime when required.

• At least 3-5+ years of paralegal experience, including recent work supporting multiple attorneys.

• Background in civil litigation with practical knowledge of discovery processes and case preparation.

• Familiarity with employment law matters is strongly preferred.

• Proficiency with case management software and document organization tools used in legal environments.

• Demonstrated ability to manage deadlines, scheduling demands, and competing priorities with accuracy.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills for interaction with attorneys, clients, and administrative bodies.

• High level of attention to detail and organizational effectiveness in a fast-paced legal setting.


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About Robert Half

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Founded in 1948, Robert Half pioneered the idea of professional talent solutions to connect opportunities at great companies with highly skilled job seekers. As business needs changed, we evolved to offer specialized talent solutions for finance and accounting, technology, administrative and customer support, creative and marketing, and legal fields. In 2002, we introduced our subsidiary, Protiviti, a global independent risk consulting and internal audit service, to support companies as they faced more strategic business challenges.

Industry

Recruiting and staffing services

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

San Ramon, CA, US

Year founded

1948