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, Housing Group Advocacy (Citywide)
New York, New York
The Legal Aid Society's Civil Practice is seeking a Staff Attorney for the Housing Group Advocacy Project in neighborhood offices across the boroughs. The Housing Group Advocacy Project is an anti-displacement and tenant protection project ...
13d
| Job Type | Full Time |
Supervising Attorney, Foreclosure Prevention & Home Equity Preservation Unit (Queens)
Queens, New York
The Civil Practice of The Legal Aid Society is seeking an experienced and talented lawyer with a deep commitment to public interest practice and policy to join a dedicated citywide team of managers, staff attorneys, social workers, supervis...
13d
| Job Type | Full Time |
New York, New York
The Legal Aid Society, the nation's oldest and largest nonprofit law firm serving New York City, exists for one simple yet powerful reason: to ensure that no one is denied the right to equal justice because of poverty. For over 140 years, w...
13d
| Job Type | Full Time |
Staff Attorney, Emergency Response Team (ERT)
New York, New York
The Legal Aid Society's Civil Practice is seeking staff attorneys to join its brand-new Emergency Response Team (ERT) in the Brooklyn, Bronx, Manhattan, and Queens Neighborhood Office. Every day across New York City, hundreds of low-income ...
13d
| Job Type | Full Time |
Mitigation Specialist, Adolescent Intervention and Diversion Program (AID) (Brooklyn)
Brooklyn, New York
The Legal Aid Society's Criminal Defense Practice has one opening for a Mitigation Specialist in the Brooklyn office of the Adolescent Intervention and Diversion Program. The Adolescent Intervention and Diversion Program specializes in work...
13d
| Job Type | Full Time |
Forensic Social Worker (Bronx)
Bronx, New York
The Criminal Defense Practice has openings for Forensic Social Workers in the Bronx office to provide client services. These openings include an expansion of our team. While working closely with the Criminal Defense attorneys, the Forensic ...
13d
| Job Type | Full Time |
Forensic Social Worker, Parole Revocation Defense Unit (PRDU)
Bronx, New York
The Criminal Defense Practice has an opening for a Forensic Social Worker in the Parole Revocation Defense Unit (PRDU) in the Bronx office to provide client services. While working closely with theCriminal Defense attorneys, the Forensic So...
13d
| Job Type | Full Time |
Supervising Attorney, Queens Trial Office
Kew Gardens, New York
The Legal Aid Society, the largest social justice public interest law firm in New York City, has an immediate opening for a dedicated and passionate Supervising Attorney in our Criminal Defense Practice's Trial Division in the Queens County...
13d
| Job Type | Full Time |
Investigative Intern - Summer 2025
New York, New York
The Legal Aid Society's Criminal Defense Investigative Services Unit has unpaid internship opportunities for the Summer 2025 term. The Legal Aid Society is built upon one simple but powerful belief that no New Yorker should be denied the ri...
13d
| Job Type | Intern |
Supervising Attorney, Housing-Related Government Benefits (Bronx)
The Bronx, 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 team of managers, staff attorneys, social workers, supervisors and support ...
13d
| Job Type | Full Time |