The Legal Aid Society | Diversity Employer
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, Government Benefits & Disability Advocacy Project Unit (HCLO) - New York, NY
New York, New York
Supervising Attorney, Government Benefits & Disability Advocacy Project Unit (HCLO) #23-245 New York, New York Apply for this job now! Deadline is 3:00 PM EST for Date Listed 2024-12-11T17:00:00Z Job Description The Legal Aid Society's Civi...
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Floating Supervising Attorney, Housing Justice Unit - Tenant Defense - New York, NY
New York, New York
Floating Supervising Attorney, Housing Justice Unit - Tenant Defense #24-142 New York, New York Apply for this job now! Deadline is 3:00 PM EST for Date Listed 2024-12-02T17:00:00Z Job Description The Legal Aid Society's Civil Practice is s...
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Forensic Social Worker - Parole Revocation Defense Unit (PRDU) Bronx - Bronx, NY
Bronx, New York
Forensic Social Worker - Parole Revocation Defense Unit (PRDU) Bronx #24-220 Bronx, New York Apply for this job now! Deadline is 3:00 PM EST for Date Listed 2024-11-27T17:00:00Z Job Description The Criminal Defense Practice has an opening f...
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Mitigation Specialist - Criminal Appeals Bureau (CAB) - New York, NY
New York, New York
Mitigation Specialist - Criminal Appeals Bureau (CAB) #24-186 New York, New York Apply for this job now! Deadline is 3:00 PM EST for Date Listed 2024-12-30T17:00:00Z Job Description The Legal Aid Society has an opening for a Mitigation Spec...
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Assistant Social Work Supervisor - New York, NY
New York, New York
Assistant Social Work Supervisor #24-223 New York, New York Apply for this job now! Deadline is 3:00 PM EST for Date Listed 2024-12-27T17:00:00Z Job Description The Legal Aid Society's Criminal Defense Practice is seeking an Assistant Socia...
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Mitigation Specialist - Homicide Defense Task Force (HDTF) - Brooklyn, NY
Brooklyn, New York
Mitigation Specialist - Homicide Defense Task Force (HDTF) #24-132 Brooklyn, New York Apply for this job now! Deadline is 3:00 PM EST for Date Listed 2025-01-03T17:00:00Z Job Description The Legal Aid Society has an immediate opening for a ...
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Writs Staff Attorney, Parole Revocation Defense Unit (PRDU) - New York, NY
New York, New York
Writs Staff Attorney, Parole Revocation Defense Unit (PRDU) #24-194 New York, New York Apply for this job now! Deadline is 3:00 PM EST for Date Listed 2024-11-26T17:00:00Z Job Description The Parole Revocation Defense Unit has an immediate ...
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Supervising Attorney, Housing-Related Government Benefits (Brooklyn & Bronx) - New York, NY
New York, New York
Supervising Attorney, Housing-Related Government Benefits (Brooklyn & Bronx) #24-31 New York, New York Apply for this job now! Deadline is 3:00 PM EST for Date Listed 2024-12-12T17:00:00Z Job Description The Legal Aid Society's Civil Practi...
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Mitigation Specialist - Exploitation Intervention Project (EIP) - New York, NY
New York, New York
Mitigation Specialist - Exploitation Intervention Project (EIP) #24-206 New York, New York Apply for this job now! Deadline is 3:00 PM EST for Date Listed 2024-12-09T17:00:00Z Job Description The Legal Aid Society has an immediate opening f...
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Staff Attorney - Criminal Practice Resource Attorney (Queens) - Kew Gardens, NY
Kew Gardens, New York
Staff Attorney - Criminal Practice Resource Attorney (Queens) #24-211 Kew Gardens, New York Apply for this job now! Deadline is 3:00 PM EST for Date Listed 2024-12-13T17:00:00Z Job Description The Legal Aid Society, the nation's oldest and ...
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