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, Criminal Appeals Bureau (CAB)
New York, New York
The Legal Aid Society has an opening for a Mitigation Specialist in its Criminal Appeals Bureau. CAB handles all aspects of post-conviction practice on behalf of sentenced criminal defendants. The Criminal Defense Practice has an immediate ...
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| Job Type | Full Time |
(Temporary) Bilingual Legal Clinic Coordinator, Immigration Law Unit
New York, New York
The Legal Aid Society's Civil Practice is seeking a Bilingual Legal Clinic Coordinator to join the Immigration Law Unit (ILU). This is a temporary position through December 2025. ILU provides full legal representation to non-citizens every ...
12d
| Job Type | Temporary |
Assistant Social Work Supervisor, Pre-Arraignment Project & Early Intervention Team (PAP & EIT)
New York, New York
The Legal Aid Society's Criminal Defense Practice is seeking an Assistant Social Work Supervisor for its Pre-Arraignment Project and Early Intervention Team. The Assistant Social Work Supervisor will have an active role in evaluating the cu...
12d
| Job Type | Full Time |
New York, New York
The Criminal Defense Practice of the Legal Aid Society's Incarcerated Client Services Unit (ICSU) is seeking a Managing Attorney for the Incarcerated Persons Crisis Hotline ("intake hotline"). The Managing Attorney would implement and overs...
12d
| Job Type | Full Time |
Staff Attorney, Criminal Defense (Felony Experience)
New York, New York
The Legal Aid Society, the nation's oldest and largest social justice legal services organization, has immediate openings for dedicated, passionate Staff Attorneys in the Criminal Defense Practice Trial offices throughout the city with felo...
12d
| Job Type | Full Time |
New York, New York
Attorneys, law students, and other volunteers work in partnership with Legal Aid Society staff in order to expand our ability to provide legal services to a greater number of clients and communities. All pro bono referrals have been screene...
12d
| Job Type | Full Time |
New York, New York
The Legal Aid Society (LAS) has an annual revenue of more than $400 million in restricted City, State and unrestricted development revenue to fund its three practice areas, Criminal Defense, Juvenile Rights and Civil Legal Services. The Sen...
12d
| Job Type | Full Time |
Mitigation Specialist - MICA (Bronx)
The Bronx, New York
The Legal Aid Societyhas an opening fora hybridMitigation Specialist. The Mitigation Specialist will work with the MICA attorney and Mitigation Specialist in the MICA Project, and the Social Work Unit to provide comprehensive services with ...
12d
| Job Type | Full Time |
(Temporary) Staff Attorney, Immigrant Youth Project - Immigration Law Unit
New York, New York
The Legal Aid Society's Civil Practice is seeking a Temporary Staff Attorney to join the citywide Immigration Law Unit's Youth Project team. This is a temporary position for 1 year. The Immigration Law Unit of The Legal Aid Society is a rec...
12d
| Job Type | Temporary |
Staff Attorney, Case Closed Project
New York, New York
Case Closed, a project with Legal Aid's post-conviction practice, has an immediate opening for an entry-level staff attorney.The Legal Aid Society houses the largest post-conviction public defense practice in New York City, annually providi...
12d
| Job Type | Full Time |