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As of Jun 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for freelance human 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 is the difference between Freelance Human Rights Paralegal vs In-House Human Rights Paralegal?

AspectFreelance Human Rights ParalegalIn-House Human Rights Paralegal
Work EnvironmentRemote, flexible, project-basedOffice-based, full-time
CredentialsParalegal certification, human rights knowledgeParalegal certification, human rights knowledge
Employer & Industry UsageMultiple clients, NGOs, law firmsSingle organization, NGOs, legal departments
Work ScopeResearch, document review, legal supportLegal research, case preparation, compliance

Freelance Human Rights Paralegals typically work remotely on a project basis for various clients, offering flexibility and diverse experience. In contrast, In-House Human Rights Paralegals are employed full-time within a single organization, focusing on ongoing legal support and compliance. Both roles require similar credentials but differ mainly in work environment and scope.

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Human Rights Associate Attorney

DiCello Levitt LLP

Washington, DC

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 13 days ago

Job description

NOTE TO EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES: Please do not submit resumes through this link or via direct messaging. Thank you.
Human Rights Associate Attorney
DiCello Levitt LLP
Washington, DC
Join a firm that is shaping front-page headlines pursuing justice every day, whether litigating some of the most significant civil and human rights cases of our time or ensuring that companies take responsibility for their actions and remediate the harm they have caused.
DiCello Levitt, a nationally prominent, Chambers and Benchmark-rated law firm with offices nationwide, is seeking interested individuals for the Civil Rights practice group in the Firm’s Washington, DC office.
Firm Description:
DiCello Levitt is a leading national plaintiffs’ law firm representing clients in class action, business-to-business, public client, whistleblower, personal injury, civil rights, and mass tort litigation. The firm has delivered $20B+ in awards and settlements to our clients and has been recognized for our excellence in litigation by Chambers USA, Law360, Benchmark Litigation, Lawdragon, and The National Law Journal.

Position Summary:
The Human Rights Associate Attorney will be responsible for investigating and prosecuting complex civil litigation for victims of genocide, war crimes, terrorism, sexual violence, and other human rights abuses in federal, state, and international courts. This position will build cases through international investigations; brief and argue questions of constitutional and national security law, state and foreign tort law, and public international law; substantially lead discovery; and participate in trials and appeals.
Major Duties amp; Responsibilities:
  • Interview victims and conduct open-source investigations on perpetrators and corporate enablers of human rights violations, both domestic and foreign.
  • Analyze and evaluate historical materials, human rights reports, sanctions and export-control regulations, as well as military procurement and command structures to ascertain liability.
  • Consult and develop experts on country conditions, sanctions and anti-money-laundering compliance, U.S. foreign policy, military systems and technology, international finance, and foreign law.
  • Prepare and file complaints, motions, appeals, and correspondence to courts.
  • Present oral argument.
  • Propound and respond to written discovery and conduct meet-and-confers with opposing counsel.
  • Take expert and fact depositions and present witnesses to a jury.
  • Participate in settlement negotiations.
  • Draft commentaries and amicus briefs on issues of human rights and transnational litigation.
  • Follow strict standards of legal ethics when dealing with clients.
  • Work closely with a team of lawyers and collaborate with paralegals and legal assistants.
Knowledge, Skills amp; Abilities:
  • Demonstrated ability to write and argue complex legal issues through trial and appellate briefs, oral argument, clerkships, or scholarly publications.
  • Understanding of the investigation and prosecution of transnational human rights abuses, money-laundering, sanctions evasion, and/or terrorism financing.
  • Advanced research skills, with the ability to analyze and synthesize complex legal, historical, and international relations issues.
  • Foreign language proficiency a plus.
  • Commitment to our ethos of advancing human and civil rights through rigorous lawyering.
Education amp; Experience:
  • Four plus years of litigation experience.
  • Substantive training and experience in transnational civil litigation, complex civil procedure, international human rights law, international criminal law, and/or national security law (particularly sanctions and export controls).
  • J.D. from an accredited law school.
  • Bar admission in a U.S. jurisdiction; willingness to be admitted in D.C. if not already
What DiCello Levitt Offers:
  • Salary Range: Varies
  • Starting salary is dependent on experience and location
Benefits:
  • Comprehensive benefits package, effective the first day of the month following your start date: medical, dental, vision
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Life Insurance
  • Additional Insurance Plans: Life and AD amp;D and Short-Term Disability plans
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan with 3% employer contribution
Time Off:
  • Personal Time Off (PTO)
  • Sick Leave Time (SLT)
  • 10 Paid Holidays Annually
DiCello Levitt LLP is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination. The Firm prohibits unlawful discrimination in any term or condition of employment against any employee or applicant for employment because of the individual's race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, membership or service in the armed forces, or any other characteristic protected by law.
DiCello Levitt LLP does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of DiCello Levitt LLP without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of DiCello Levitt LLP. Please, no phone calls or emails.
DiCello Levitt LLP provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities during the interviewing process and on the job. Please include any reasonable accommodation needs in your application.
For more information, visit our website: www.dicellolevitt.com.

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