The Legal Aid Society
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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Mitigation Specialist - Homicide Defense Task Force (HDTF) - Brooklyn, NY
Brooklyn, New York
Back Mitigation Specialist - Homicide Defense Task Force (HDTF) #24-132 Brooklyn, New York, United States Apply Apply for this job now! Apply Deadline is 3:00 PM EST for Date Listed May 19, 2025 Job Description The Legal Aid Society has imm...
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Supervising Attorney, Immigration Law Unit - Non-Detained Removal Defense Team - New York, NY
New York, New York
Back Supervising Attorney, Immigration Law Unit - Non-Detained Removal Defense Team #25-113 New York, New York, United States Apply Apply for this job now! Apply Deadline is 3:00 PM EST for Date Listed Jun 25, 2025 Job Description The Immig...
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Community Liaison, Paralegal I - Brooklyn, NY
Brooklyn, New York
Back Community Liaison, Paralegal I #25-80 Brooklyn, New York, United States Apply Apply for this job now! Apply Deadline is 3:00 PM EST for Date Listed May 12, 2025 Job Description In order to meet client needs the Criminal Practice has an...
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Paralegal I, Managing Attorney Office - New York, NY
New York, New York
Back Paralegal I, Managing Attorney Office #25-106 New York, New York, United States Apply Apply for this job now! Apply Deadline is 3:00 PM EST for Date Listed Jun 11, 2025 Job Description The Criminal Appeals Bureau (CAB) of The Legal Aid...
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Pro Bono Scholars 2025 - New York, NY
New York, New York
Back Pro Bono Scholars 2025 #25-110 New York, New York, United States Apply Apply for this job now! Apply Deadline is 3:00 PM EST for Date Listed Jun 16, 2025 Job Description The Pro Bono Scholars Program (PBSP) allows students in their fin...
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(Temporary) Staff Attorney, Immigrant Youth Project - Immigration Law Unit - New York, NY
New York, New York
Back (Temporary) Staff Attorney, Immigrant Youth Project - Immigration Law Unit #24-296 New York, New York, United States Apply Apply for this job now! Apply Deadline is 3:00 PM EST for Date Listed May 13, 2025 Job Description The Legal Aid...
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Director of Practice Operations and Administration - New York, NY
New York, New York
Back Director of Practice Operations and Administration #25-109 New York, New York, United States Apply Apply for this job now! Apply Deadline is 3:00 PM EST for Date Listed Jun 02, 2025 Job Description The Legal Aid Society's Civil Practic...
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Staff Attorney, DNA Forensics Unit (Bronx) - Bronx, NY
Bronx, New York
Back Staff Attorney, DNA Forensics Unit (Bronx) #25-51 Bronx, New York, United States Apply Apply for this job now! Apply Deadline is 3:00 PM EST for Date Listed May 28, 2025 Job Description The Criminal Defense Practice of The Legal Aid So...
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Staff Attorney, Adolescent Intervention and Diversion (AID) - (Bronx) - Bronx, NY
Bronx, New York
Back Staff Attorney, Adolescent Intervention and Diversion (AID) - (Bronx) #25-108 Bronx, New York, United States Apply Apply for this job now! Apply Deadline is 3:00 PM EST for Date Listed Jun 16, 2025 Job Description The Legal Aid Society...
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Supervising Attorney, Emergency Response Team (ERT) - New York, NY
New York, New York
Back Supervising Attorney, Emergency Response Team (ERT) #24-259 New York, New York, United States Apply Apply for this job now! Apply Deadline is 3:00 PM EST for Date Listed Jun 06, 2025 Job Description Subject to continued funding and sta...
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