Hiring

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Opportunities for Attorneys

LITIGATION ASSOCIATE

Relman, Dane & Colfax, is accepting applications for a litigation associate position in its Washington, DC, office.

Responsibilities

The associate will litigate cases in state and federal courts, write and review briefs, motion papers, and affidavits, interview and prepare witnesses, take and defend depositions, and participate in all aspects of the Firm's cases. The level of responsibility will depend upon the experience of the applicant.

Experience and Qualifications

Applicants should have a demonstrated commitment to civil rights enforcement, strong academic credentials, superior research, writing, and verbal skills, and the ability to carry a varied caseload. The Firm seeks applicants with a clerkship and/or one to four years of litigation experience.

How To Apply

FAIR LENDING COMPLIANCE ASSOCIATE

Relman, Dane & Colfax, a civil rights law firm, is accepting applications for a fair lending compliance associate position in its Washington, DC, office.

Responsibilities

The associate will counsel financial institutions on compliance with fair lending and consumer protection laws. Responsibilities associated with the position include managing compliance matters, interacting with institutional clients, analyzing client data, working with statistical experts, and preparing presentations to regulators. The level of responsibility will depend upon the experience of the applicant.

Experience and Qualifications

The Firm especially seeks applicants with fair lending litigation or compliance experience.

Applicants should have a demonstrated commitment to civil rights enforcement, strong academic credentials, superior research, writing, and verbal skills, and client management experience. A background in statistics or experience with the use of statistics in discrimination cases is preferred.

How to Apply

Please submit a letter of interest, a resume, one legal writing sample, a law school transcript, and the names, e-mail addresses and telephone numbers of three references by mail to Taryn Scott, Relman, Dane & Colfax, 1225 Nineteenth Street, NW, Suite 600, Washington, DC 20036 or by email to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . The legal writing sample should reflect the applicant's own work without significant revision from others. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Relman Civil Rights Fellowship

Each year, the Relman Civil Rights Fellowship offers one talented and committed new attorney the opportunity to litigate important civil rights cases with experienced practitioners at Relman, Dane & Colfax. We created the fellowship to help us provide clients with legal services of the highest quality while promoting social justice through vigorous enforcement of our nation's civil rights laws.

Relman Civil Rights Fellows work closely with the firm's attorneys on cutting-edge cases in civil rights law. Fellows are deeply involved in all aspects and stages of litigation, from developing and investigating cases, interviewing clients, drafting pleadings, and appearing in court. Past fellows have gone on to pursue exciting and fulfilling careers as civil rights lawyers and public defenders.

To apply, submit the application form, an official law school transcript, letters of recommendation from (1) a law school professor and (2) an employer, a resume, and a legal writing sample. Applications must be received by October 21, 2011.

Opportunities for Paralegals

We are currently seeking applications for two-year paralegal positions beginning early summer 2012. Interested candidates must submit a cover letter, resume, transcript, writing sample and a list of three references to Office Manager, Relman, Dane & Colfax, 1225 Nineteenth Street NW, Suite 600, Washington, DC 20036 via mail or e-mail to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Hiring decisions will be made on a rolling basis. For more information, click here.

Opportunities for Summer Associates

Summer associates provide important assistance in many of the firm's cases, including drafting discovery and briefs, interviewing witnesses and drafting declarations, conducting research, and investigating the claims of individuals seeking representation from the firm. Summer associates have frequent opportunities to attend hearings, mediations, depositions, and press conferences.

Relman, Dane & Colfax hires 1-4 Summer Associates each summer. We will be seeking applications for summer associate positions beginning September 2012. Candidates interested in positions for summer 2013 should send a cover letter, resume, transcript, list of three references, and writing sample to Relman, Dane & Colfax, 1225 Nineteenth Street NW, Suite 600, Washington, DC 20036, or e-mail us at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Candidates are expected to demonstrate a commitment to civil rights, strong academic credentials, and an interest in litigation. Hiring decisions will be made in Fall 2012.

Opportunities for Administrative Positions

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT

Relman, Dane & Colfax is currently accepting applications for an executive assistant position in its Washington, D.C., office. For more information, click here.