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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Staff Attorney, Immigration Specialist-Immigration Law Unit/ Defender Services Program
The Bronx, New York
Staff Attorney, Immigration Specialist-Immigration Law Unit/ Defender Services Program Oct 16, 2024 The Legal Aid Society's Criminal Defense Practice is seeking Staff Attorney to serve as an Immigration Specialist for its citywide Criminal ...
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Staff Attorney - Immigration Specialist
Brooklyn, New York
Staff Attorney - Immigration Specialist Oct 17, 2024 The Legal Aid Society's Criminal Defense Practice is seeking Staff Attorney to serve as an Immigration Specialist for its citywide Criminal Immigration Team. The Criminal Immigration Proj...
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| Job Type | Full Time |
New York, New York
Paralegal II, Citywide Oct 3, 2024 The Criminal Defense Practice has openings in all boroughs for full-time Paralegal IIs to provide client services in the Trial offices. ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES Research, digest, and outline case ...
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| Job Type | Full Time |
Mitigation Specialist - Homicide Defense Task Force (HDTF)
Brooklyn, New York
Mitigation Specialist - Homicide Defense Task Force (HDTF) Oct 3, 2024 The Legal Aid Society has an immediate opening for a Mitigation Specialist with the Homicide Defense Task Force Unit in the Brooklyn office to provide client services to...
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New York, New York
Grant Revenue Manager Oct 8, 2024 The Grant Revenue Manager ensures timely and accurate reporting and recording of grant revenues and receivables for a portfolio of over $350M in revenue from government and private contracts. This is a hybr...
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| Job Type | Full Time |
Staff Attorney, Parole Revocation Defense Unit (PRDU)
New York, New York
Staff Attorney, Parole Revocation Defense Unit (PRDU) Oct 10, 2024 The Parole Revocation Defense Unit has an immediate opening for a Staff Attorney. PRDU represents clients accused of violating the conditions of their release at administrat...
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| Job Type | Full Time |
Kew Gardens, New York
Interpreter/Translator Oct 8, 2024 The Criminal Practice is seeking one (1) English<>Spanish Interpreter/Translator to be based in the Queens Office. The Interpreter/Translator is responsible for interpreting and translating for defense att...
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| Job Type | Full Time |
Floating Supervising Attorney, Housing Justice Unit - Tenant Defense
New York, New York
Floating Supervising Attorney, Housing Justice Unit - Tenant Defense Oct 16, 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 ded...
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| Job Type | Full Time |
Queens, New York
Interpreter/Translator Oct 8, 2024 The Criminal Practice is seeking one (1) English<>Spanish Interpreter/Translator to be based in the Queens Office. The Interpreter/Translator is responsible for interpreting and translating for defense att...
9d
| Job Type | Full Time |
Staff Attorney - Immigration Law Unit, Detained Removal Defense
New York, New York
Staff Attorney - Immigration Law Unit, Detained Removal Defense Sep 9, 2024 The Immigration Law Unit (ILU) in The Legal Aid Society's Civil Practice is a recognized leader in providing high-quality representation to non-citizens in all five...
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| Job Type | Full Time |