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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Temporary Paralegal Casehandler, Housing Justice Helpline - New York, NY
New York, New York
MAJOR PURPOSE OF THE POSITION The Legal Aid Society's Civil Practice is seeking Temporary Paralegal Casehandler for the Housing Justice Helpline. The Temporary Helpline Paralegal is on the front lines of assisting individuals and families t...
17d
| 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...
18d
| Job Type | Full Time |
Staff Attorney Immigration Law Unit, Detained Removal Defense - New York, NY
New York, New York
The Legal Aid Society's Civil Practice is seeking staff attorneys for our city-wide Immigration Law Unit (ILU) to assist with detained removal defense. As part of an initiative called the New York Immigrant Family Unity Project (NYIFUP), IL...
18d
| Job Type | Full Time |
Floating Supervising Attorney, Housing Justice Unit - Tenant Defense - New York, NY
New York, New York
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 dedicated Housing team as a Supervising Attorney in our Housing Justice Unit - Tenant...
19d
| Job Type | Full Time |
Forensic Social Worker (Staten Island) - Staten Island, NY
Staten Island, New York
The Criminal Defense Practice has an opening for a Forensic Social Worker in its Staten Island office to provide client services. While working closely with the Criminal Defense attorneys, the Forensic Social Worker's (FSW) primary role is ...
19d
| Job Type | Full Time |
Mitigation Specialist - Homicide Defense Task Force (HDTF) - Brooklyn, NY
Brooklyn, New York
The Legal Aid Society has immediate openings for a Mitigation Specialist with the Homicide Defense Task Force Unit in the Brooklyn office to provide client services to individuals and their families who are charged with homicide offenses in...
20d
| Job Type | Full Time |
Investigative Intern, Summer 2026 - New York, NY
New York, New York
The Legal Aid Society's Criminal Defense Investigative Services Unit has unpaid internship opportunities for the Summer 2026 term. The Legal Aid Society is built upon one simple but powerful belief that no New Yorker should be denied the ri...
20d
| Job Type | Intern |
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...
23d
| Job Type | Full Time |