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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Staff Attorney, Parole Revocation Defense Unit - New York, NY
New York, New York
The Legal Aid Society's Criminal Defense Practice has openings in the Parole Revocation Defense Unit (PRDU) for Staff Attorneys beginning in the Fall of 2026. A PRDU Staff Attorney represents clients accused of violating their conditions of...
16d
| Job Type | Full Time |
Staff Attorney, Criminal Appeals Bureau - New York, NY
New York, New York
The Legal Aid Society has openings for Staff Attorneys in the Criminal Appeals Bureau (CAB) unit, to start in or around September 2026. CAB provides legal representation for people who have been convicted of a crime and cannot afford to pay...
17d
| Job Type | Full Time |
Supervising Attorney, Emergency Response Team (ERT) - New York, NY
New York, New York
Subject to continued funding and staffing priorities, the City-wide Housing Practice at The Legal Aid Society is seeking Supervising Attorneys to join our brand-new Emergency Response Teams (ERT) in Brooklyn, Bronx, Manhattan, and Queens Ne...
17d
| 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...
17d
| 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 ...
17d
| 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 |
Temporary Supervising Attorney, Housing Justice Helplines - New York, NY
New York, 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 team of managers and staff of attorneys, supervisors, and paralegals as a...
18d
| Job Type | Temporary |
Program Systems Director, Civil - New York, NY
New York, New York
The Program Systems Director, Civil is a strategic leadership role responsible for strengthening, integrating and advancing the technology systems, data infrastructure and reporting capabilities of the Civil Practice. This position serves a...
19d
| Job Type | Full Time |
Program Coordinator, Family/Domestic Violence Project - Bronx, NY
Bronx, New York
The Legal Aid Society's Civil Practice has an opening for a Program Coordinator in the Family/Domestic Violence (DV) Project. The Family/DV Project provides comprehensive direct legal assistance to survivors of domestic violence in a broad ...
20d
| Job Type | Full Time |
Attorney-in-Charge, Civil Citywide Units - New York, NY
New York, New York
The Legal Aid Society's Civil Practice is seeking an experienced and talented lawyer with a deep commitment to public interest leadership, practice, and policy. This Attorney-in-Charge of Civil Citywide Units will join a dedicated team of s...
20d
| Job Type | Full Time |