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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Investigator (Bronx) - Bronx, NY
Bronx, New York
As New York City's leading public defender, The Legal Aid Society is committed to vigorously advocating for the rights of the most marginalized and disenfranchised individuals. The reach of its Criminal Defense Practice extends beyond the c...
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| Job Type | Full Time |
Employee Relations Specialist - New York, NY
New York, New York
Under the supervision of the Director of Employee Relations, this position plays a critical role in supporting an organizational culture that promotes productive work behaviors and communications, facilitating effective dialogue between emp...
5h
| Job Type | Full Time |
Supervising Attorney, Civil Training and Professional Development - New York, NY
New York, New York
The Legal Aid Society's Civil Practice is seeking a Supervising Attorney for our Civil Training and Professional Development team to assist with general civil legal services-specific trainings for our Civil Practice, with a particular focus...
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| Job Type | Full Time |
General Volunteer - Pro Bono - New York, NY
New York, New York
The Legal Aid Society works with volunteers to expand our ability to provide legal services to a greater number of clients and communities. Our Volunteer Program is based on the current needs of our clients and on Legal Aid staff capacity t...
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| Job Type | Full Time |
Anchor Attorney, Homicide Defense Task Force (HDTF) - Brooklyn, NY
Brooklyn, New York
The Legal Aid Society has an immediate opening for an anchor attorney in citywide Homicide Defense Task Force (HDTF). The anchor attorney will handle homicide cases exclusively and assist the Attorney-in-Charge of HDTF in providing leadersh...
7d
| Job Type | Full Time |
Staff Attorney, Parole Revocation Defense Unit - New York, NY
New York, New York
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 parole revocation and recognizance hearings in courtroom locations in the Bron...
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| Job Type | Full Time |
Senior Financial Analyst - New York, NY
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...
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| Job Type | Full Time |
Assistant Social Work Supervisor, Bronx Trial Office - Bronx, NY
Bronx, New York
The Assistant Social Work Supervisor will assist the Social Work Supervisor in managing the borough office's social work practice. The Assistant Social Work Supervisor will have an active role in evaluating current social work practice and ...
11d
| Job Type | Full Time |
Temporary Staff Attorney, Immigration Law Unit - Federal Litigation Team - New York, NY
New York, New York
The Immigration Law Unit (ILU) in The Legal Aid Society's Civil Practice has one Temporary Staff Attorney position available. This one-year assignment will help ILU's Federal Litigation team build capacity to represent low-income clients be...
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| Job Type | Temporary |
Supervising Attorney, Elder Law Unit & Universal Access (Bronx) - Bronx, NY
Bronx, New York
The Legal Aid Society's Civil Practice is seeking an experienced and talented lawyer with a deep commitment to public interest practice and policy to join a dedicated Housing team as the Supervising Attorney of the Elder Law Unit-Bronx. The...
15d
| Job Type | Full Time |