The Legal Aid Society | Diversity Employer
Mission & Core Values
At The Legal Aid Society, we deliver justice in every borough, working tirelessly to make our city a better place.
Mission
The Legal Aid Society is built on one simple but powerful belief: that no New Yorker should be denied the right to equal justice. We seek to be a beacon of hope for New Yorkers who feel neglected -regardless of who they are, where they come from, or how they identify. From our start over 140 years ago, our growth has mirrored that of the city we serve. Today, we are proud to be the largest, most influential social justice law firm in New York City.
Our staff and attorneys deliver justice in every borough, working tirelessly to defend our clients and dismantle the hidden, systemic barriers that can prevent them from thriving. As passionate advocates for individuals and families, The Legal Aid Society is an indispensable component of the legal, social, and economic fabric of our City.
Core Values
The Legal Aid Society’s core values are based on the themes of Accountability, Trust, Empathy, Equality & Equity, Respect, and Transparency.
- We Live Our Mission - We advocate for our colleagues with the same passion as we do for our clients.
- We Allow Space and Grace - We show compassion in conflict and communication.
- We Elevate One Another - We support, help, and encourage one another.
- We Build Community - We create an environment where our culture is “our connection.” We honor each other’s differences and respect each other’s thoughts.
- We Embrace Change - We are open to challenge our assumptions, continuing to learn, free to create, be flexible, and keep going.
- We Answer Transparently - We take ownership of the part we say and do. Our responsibility is met with action.
- We are the Sum of Our Parts - We acknowledge that every role represents a critical piece of the puzzle to serve our client’s needs effectively.
Careers & Opportunities
Make a change in the fight for equal justice. Join us at The Legal Aid Society, the leading social justice law firm.
The leadership of The Legal Aid Society is committed to a work culture of zealous advocacy, respect, diversity and inclusion, client-oriented defense, access to justice and excellent representation.
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Supervising Attorney, Elder Law Unit - Housing (Bronx & Brooklyn)
New York, New York
Supervising Attorney, Elder Law Unit - Housing (Bronx & Brooklyn) Sep 5, 2024 The Legal Aid Society's Civil Practice is seeking experienced and talented lawyers with a deep commitment to public interest practice and policy to join a dedicat...
11h
| Job Type | Full Time |
Staff Attorney, Immigrant Opportunity Initiatives (IOI) - Immigration Law Unit
New York, New York
Staff Attorney, Immigrant Opportunity Initiatives (IOI) - Immigration Law Unit Sep 3, 2024 The Legal Aid Society's Civil Practice is seeking a Staff Attorney to join the citywide Immigration Law Unit's Immigrant Opportunities Initiative (IO...
1d
| Job Type | Full Time |
Bronx, New York
Investigator (Bronx) Jul 31, 2024 As the primary public defender in New York City, The Legal Aid Society's staff zealously and tirelessly work to protect the rights of the most marginalized and disenfranchised in society. The expansive reac...
3d
| Job Type | Full Time |
The Bronx, New York
Investigator (Bronx) Jul 31, 2024 As the primary public defender in New York City, The Legal Aid Society's staff zealously and tirelessly work to protect the rights of the most marginalized and disenfranchised in society. The expansive reac...
3d
| Job Type | Full Time |
Arraignment Supervising Attorney
Brooklyn, New York
Arraignment Supervising Attorney Sep 3, 2024 The arraignment supervisor maintains front line responsibility for the office's provision of client services in the Criminal Court day arraignment parts. This position requires a Monday through F...
3d
| Job Type | Full Time |
New York, New York
Staff Attorney - DNA Unit Sep 3, 2024 The Criminal Defense Practice of The Legal Aid Society has an opening for a Staff Attorney in its DNA Unit. The Staff Attorney will provide support to attorneys handling DNA matters, advance policy init...
4d
| Job Type | Full Time |
Law Reform Legal Intern - Fall 2024
New York, New York
Law Reform Legal Intern - Fall 2024 Sep 30, 2024 The law reform units of the Legal Aid Society (LAS) have opportunities for law school students to participate in LAS's ground-breaking work on impact litigation and policy initiatives that se...
4d
| Job Type | Intern |
Juvenile Rights Practice Legal Intern - Fall 2024
New York, New York
Juvenile Rights Practice Legal Intern - Fall 2024 The Legal Aid Society's Juvenile Rights Practice (JRP) has non-paid internship openings in its trial offices and Special Litigation and Law Reform unit for the Fall 2024 term. We are seeking...
4d
| Job Type | Intern |
Attorney-in-Charge, Bronx Neighborhood Office
The Bronx, New York
Attorney-in-Charge, Bronx Neighborhood Office Jul 31, 2024 The Legal Aid Society Civil Practice is seeking an experienced and talented lawyer with a deep commitment to public interest practice and policy to join a dedicated team of managers...
4d
| Job Type | Full Time |
Staff Attorney, Housing Tenant Defense
New York, New York
Staff Attorney, Housing Tenant Defense The Legal Aid Society's Civil Practice has experienced and entry-level Staff Attorney positions available citywide in the Housing Justice - Tenant Defense unit. The Tenant Defense handles a broad range...
4d
| Job Type | Full Time |