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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Supervising Attorney, Housing Justice Tenant Defense (Staten Island) - Staten Island, NY
Staten Island, New York
Back Supervising Attorney, Housing Justice Tenant Defense (Staten Island) #25-91 Staten Island, New York, United States Apply Apply for this job now! Apply Deadline is 3:00 PM EST for Date Listed Aug 15, 2025 Job Description The Legal Aid S...
7h
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Law Reform Legal Intern - Fall 2025 - New York, NY
New York, New York
Back Law Reform Legal Intern - Fall 2025 #25-134 New York, New York, United States Apply Apply for this job now! Apply Deadline is 3:00 PM EST for Date Listed Sep 30, 2025 Job Description The law reform units of the Legal Aid Society (LAS) ...
7h
| Job Type | Intern |
General Volunteer - Pro Bono - New York, NY
New York, New York
Back General Volunteer - Pro Bono #20-137 New York, New York, United States Apply Apply for this job now! Apply Job Description The Legal Aid Society works with volunteers to expand our ability to provide legal services to a greater number ...
7h
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Staff Attorney - Immigration Law Unit, Detained Removal Defense - New York, NY
New York, New York
Back Staff Attorney - Immigration Law Unit, Detained Removal Defense #24-253 New York, New York, United States Apply Apply for this job now! Apply Deadline is 3:00 PM EST for Date Listed Jul 24, 2025 Job Description The Legal Aid Society's ...
7h
| Job Type | Full Time |
Forensic Social Worker (Manhattan) - New York, NY
New York, New York
Back Forensic Social Worker (Manhattan) #25-46 New York, New York, United States Apply Apply for this job now! Apply Deadline is 3:00 PM EST for Date Listed Jul 31, 2025 Job Description The Criminal Defense Practice has an opening for a For...
7h
| Job Type | Full Time |
Juvenile Rights Practice Legal Intern - Fall 2025 - New York, NY
New York, New York
Back Juvenile Rights Practice Legal Intern - Fall 2025 #25-132 New York, New York, United States Apply Apply for this job now! Apply Deadline is 3:00 PM EST for Date Listed Sep 30, 2025 Job Description The Legal Aid Society's Juvenile Right...
22h
| Job Type | Intern |
Supervising Attorney, Criminal Trials (Brooklyn) - Brooklyn, NY
Brooklyn, New York
Back Supervising Attorney, Criminal Trials (Brooklyn) #25-140 Brooklyn, New York, United States Apply Apply for this job now! Apply Deadline is 3:00 PM EST for Date Listed Jul 30, 2025 Job Description The Legal Aid Society, the largest soci...
22h
| Job Type | Full Time |
Forensic Social Worker, Parole Revocation Defense Unit (PRDU) - Bronx, NY
Bronx, New York
Back Forensic Social Worker, Parole Revocation Defense Unit (PRDU) #25-142 Bronx, New York, United States Apply Apply for this job now! Apply Deadline is 3:00 PM EST for Date Listed Jul 30, 2025 Job Description The Legal Aid Society, the la...
22h
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Lead Grant Revenue Accountant - New York, NY
New York, New York
Back Lead Grant Revenue Accountant #25-111 New York, New York, United States Apply Apply for this job now! Apply Deadline is 3:00 PM EST for Date Listed Aug 08, 2025 Job Description The Legal Aid Society, the nation's largest and oldest pub...
22h
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Staff Attorney, Housing Group Advocacy (Citywide) - New York, NY
New York, New York
Back Staff Attorney, Housing Group Advocacy (Citywide) #24-111 New York, New York, United States Apply Apply for this job now! Apply Deadline is 3:00 PM EST for Date Listed Aug 29, 2025 Job Description The Legal Aid Society's Civil Practice...
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