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 ...
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 ...
With the Managing Attorney and other Legal Directors, facilitate the administrative and managerial ... Demonstrated substantive expertise in civil rights and civil rights litigation, including in ...
With the Managing Attorney and other Legal Directors, facilitate the administrative and managerial ... Demonstrated substantive expertise in civil rights and civil rights litigation, including in ...
Senior Counsel - Educational Opportunities Project
Washington, DC · On-site
$158K - $214K/yr
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 ...
Senior Counsel - Educational Opportunities Project
Washington, DC · On-site
$158K - $214K/yr
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 ...
Senior Counsel - Educational Opportunities Project
Washington, DC · On-site
$123K - $160K/yr
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 ...
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Senior Counsel - Educational Opportunities Project
Washington, DC · On-site
$123K - $160K/yr
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 ...
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$60K - $69K/yr
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Washington, DC · Remote
$60K - $69K/yr
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 ...
Civil Rights FLSA: Exempt Job Reports to: Directly to the Trial Attorneys your cases are assigned to Location: Washington, DC Starting Salary: 83,100 Essential Functions/Duties The Staff Attorney ...
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Civil Rights FLSA Status: Exempt Job Reports: Directly to the National Deputy Litigation Attorney Location: Virtual Summary: The Trial Attorney will be primarily responsible for: * Working ...
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Staff Attorney, MO/KS
Washington, DC · On-site +1
$83K - $95K/yr
Civil Rights Reports to: Trial Attorney Supervison Responsiblites: None Location: Remote with occasional travel. FLSA Status: Exempt Hour: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.( eastern time zone) Compensation: The ...
Staff Attorney, MO/KS
Washington, DC · On-site +1
$83K - $95K/yr
Civil Rights Reports to: Trial Attorney Supervison Responsiblites: None Location: Remote with occasional travel. FLSA Status: Exempt Hour: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.( eastern time zone) Compensation: The ...
Paralegal
Washington, DC · On-site
$53K/yr
About Washington Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights and Urban Affairs The Washington Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights and Urban Affairs (WLC) works to create legal, economic, and social equity ...
Paralegal
Washington, DC · On-site
$53K/yr
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CAIR?s mission is to enhance understanding of Islam, protect civil rights, promote justice, and empower American Muslims. Job Title: Staff Attorney (Maryland) Department: Legal Defense Fund (LDF ...
CAIR?s mission is to enhance understanding of Islam, protect civil rights, promote justice, and empower American Muslims. Job Title: Staff Attorney (Maryland) Department: Legal Defense Fund (LDF ...
Senior Litigation Attorney
Washington, DC · Remote
$130K/yr
The ideal candidate will bring substantial experience in constitutional and complex civil rights ... Senior Litigation Attorney Organization: CAIR Legal Defense Fund (a nonprofit subsidiary of CAIR ...
Senior Litigation Attorney
Washington, DC · Remote
$130K/yr
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Vice President of Finance
Washington, DC · On-site
$183K - $235K/yr
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 ...
Vice President of Finance
Washington, DC · On-site
$183K - $235K/yr
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Vice President of Finance
Washington, DC · On-site
$183K - $235K/yr
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Vice President of Finance
Washington, DC · On-site
$183K - $235K/yr
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Attorney
Washington, DC · On-site +1
$85K - $133K/yr
Summary The Civil Rights Division seeks civil and criminal attorneys to work on a variety of significant issues related to the enforcement of federal statutes and executive orders that prohibit ...
Attorney
Washington, DC · On-site +1
$85K - $133K/yr
Summary The Civil Rights Division seeks civil and criminal attorneys to work on a variety of significant issues related to the enforcement of federal statutes and executive orders that prohibit ...
Attorney
Washington, DC · On-site +1
$121K - $197K/yr
The Civil Rights Division seeks experienced attorneys to work on a variety of significant and complex issues to enforce federal statutes and executive orders that prohibit unlawful discrimination ...
Attorney
Washington, DC · On-site +1
$121K - $197K/yr
The Civil Rights Division seeks experienced attorneys to work on a variety of significant and complex issues to enforce federal statutes and executive orders that prohibit unlawful discrimination ...
Assistant United States Attorney (Civil Division)
Alexandria, VA · On-site +1
$65K - $171K/yr
... rights. You will be part of a dedicated team helping to enforce Federal criminal and civil laws ... S. Attorney's Office offers unique and challenging experiences for the highly motivated attorney ...
Assistant United States Attorney (Civil Division)
Alexandria, VA · On-site +1
$65K - $171K/yr
... rights. You will be part of a dedicated team helping to enforce Federal criminal and civil laws ... S. Attorney's Office offers unique and challenging experiences for the highly motivated attorney ...
Assistant United States Attorney-Affirmative Civil Enforcement (ACE) Open Continuous
Washington, DC · On-site +1
$94K - $197K/yr
S. Attorney's Office for the District of Columbia (DC) is unique in the size and the scope of its ... rights laws, civil asset forfeiture, and other affirmative civil litigation on behalf of the United ...
Assistant United States Attorney-Affirmative Civil Enforcement (ACE) Open Continuous
Washington, DC · On-site +1
$94K - $197K/yr
S. Attorney's Office for the District of Columbia (DC) is unique in the size and the scope of its ... rights laws, civil asset forfeiture, and other affirmative civil litigation on behalf of the United ...
The Civil Rights Division (CRT or Division) of the Department of Justice (DOJ or Department ... As a Trial Attorney, your duties may include: investigating allegations of civil rights ...
The Civil Rights Division (CRT or Division) of the Department of Justice (DOJ or Department ... As a Trial Attorney, your duties may include: investigating allegations of civil rights ...
Senior Paralegal - Housing and Civil Enforcement Section with Security Clearance
Washington, DC · On-site
... civil rights violations on behalf of the United States. Responsibilities: The Senior Paralegal will work fully onsite in Washington D.C. to support DOJ attorneys and litigation teams. The position ...
Senior Paralegal - Housing and Civil Enforcement Section with Security Clearance
Washington, DC · On-site
... civil rights violations on behalf of the United States. Responsibilities: The Senior Paralegal will work fully onsite in Washington D.C. to support DOJ attorneys and litigation teams. The position ...
Director of Criminal Legal Litigation
Washington, DC · On-site
$120 - $130/hr
Supervise, mentor, and support senior criminal legal reform attorney, junior attorneys, law fellows, and law student interns working on civil rights matters. * Participate in the recruitment, hiring ...
Director of Criminal Legal Litigation
Washington, DC · On-site
$120 - $130/hr
Supervise, mentor, and support senior criminal legal reform attorney, junior attorneys, law fellows, and law student interns working on civil rights matters. * Participate in the recruitment, hiring ...
Lawyers Civil Rights information
Do civil rights attorneys get paid well?
What is the difference between Lawyers Civil Rights vs Lawyers Criminal Defense?
| Aspect | Lawyers Civil Rights | Lawyers Criminal Defense |
|---|---|---|
| Credentials | Law degree, bar admission, specialization in civil rights law | Law degree, bar admission, specialization in criminal law |
| Work Environment | Courts, government agencies, advocacy organizations | Courts, law firms, private practice |
| Employer & Industry | Nonprofits, government agencies, civil rights organizations | Private law firms, criminal courts, defense agencies |
| Common Search Intent | Understanding civil rights legal issues and advocacy | Defending clients accused of crimes |
Lawyers Civil Rights focus on protecting individuals' constitutional rights and advocating for social justice, often working in nonprofits or government agencies. Lawyers Criminal Defense defend clients accused of crimes, working primarily in private law firms or criminal courts. While both require a law degree and bar admission, their work environments and client focus differ significantly.
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Job description
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:
Position Summary:
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
- Salary Range: Varies
- Starting salary is dependent on experience and location
- 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
- Personal Time Off (PTO)
- Sick Leave Time (SLT)
- 10 Paid Holidays Annually