Hiring
Relman, Dane & Colfax offers unique opportunities for gifted individuals who share our passion for social justice and litigation, enjoy an informal and collegial office environment, and bring to their work a commitment to excellence. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage minorities to apply.
Opportunities for Attorneys
If you are interested in working as an attorney at Relman, Dane & Colfax, please submit a cover letter, resume, writing sample, and transcript to the Hiring Manager at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
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.
The application for the Relman Civil Rights Fellowship can be downloaded here or requested by mail. 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 22, 2010.
Opportunities for Paralegals
Relman, Dane & Colfax is currently hiring paralegals to begin in the Summer of 2010. Please click here for the job posting and information on how to apply or contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
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. Candidates interested in positions for summer 2011 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 2010.
Opportunities for Administrative Positions
Relman, Dane & Colfax does not currently have any open administrative positions.