Summer Associate 2026
Summer Associate 2026
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USD 1000 - 1000
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Job Description
About the Job:
Relman Colfax PLLC hires two to four summer associates each year to work in the firms Washington DC office. We are seeking applications for summer associate positions for Summer associates work on a variety of assignments for the firms civil rights litigation and counseling practices including legal research and writing preparing attorneys for depositions and hearings and assisting with investigations and case development.
Candidates are expected to demonstrate a commitment to civil rights strong academic credentials and an interest in 3Ls are preferred.
We expect that hiring will be completed by December 2025. Applications are considered on a rolling basis and positions for summer associates may be filled before that time.
Candidates interested in the position should send a cover letter resume transcript list of three references and writing sample (no longer than 10 pages).
The program is 10 weeks long and the salary is $1000 per week. Per DC law the Firm discloses that this position does not include health benefits.
About the Firm:
Relman Colfax PLLC is a national civil rights law firm with a litigation practice focused on combating discrimination and obtaining equity including in the areas of housing lending employment public accommodations education and police accountability. Our practice includes individual and class action lawsuits on behalf of plaintiffs who have experienced discrimination and harassment on the basis of race national origin color religion sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity) disability age familial status and source of income.
The firm also provides legal counsel to progressive financial institutions Internet-based companies housing providers local governments and nonprofits wishing to be industry leaders on civil rights compliance. We conduct internal investigations and provide counseling regarding consumer protection privacy lending employment whistleblower and federal regulatory matters. Our practice also includes analysis and strategy regarding public policy issues and proposed legislation affecting civil rights.
Relman Colfax PLLC offers unique opportunities for talented 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.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Temp
