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, Digital Forensics Unit
New York, New York
The Criminal Practice of The Legal Aid Society has an opening for a Staff Attorney in its Digital Forensics Unit. Founded in 2013, The Legal Aid Society's Digital Forensics Unit uses technology to advocate for our clients in courtrooms acro...
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| Job Type | Full Time |
New York, New York
The Legal Aid Society, the nation's oldest and largest social justice legal services organization, has an immediate opening for a dedicated and experienced Administrative Coordinator in our Criminal Defense Practice. The Criminal Defense Pr...
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| Job Type | Full Time |
Manager, A/V & User Experience
New York, New York
We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Audio-Visual Technical Manager to oversee the technical operations of our A/V systems and infrastructure. This role requires a deep understanding of A/V technologies, equipment management,...
4d
| Job Type | Full Time |
New York, New York
The Legal Aid Society, the nation's largest and oldest public defense and civil legal services provider is dedicated to a simple yet powerful mission: ensuring that no individual is denied the right to equal justice. For 148 years, we have ...
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| Job Type | Full Time |
Staff Attorney - Immigration Law Unit, Detained Removal Defense
New York, New York
The Legal Aid Society's Civil Practice is seeking six 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)...
4d
| Job Type | Full Time |
Immigration Supervising Attorney, Law Reform Unit
New York, New York
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 team of managers, staff attorneys and paralegals as a Immigration Policy Supervising Attor...
4d
| Job Type | Full Time |
Mitigation Specialist - Homicide Defense Task Force (HDTF)
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...
4d
| Job Type | Full Time |
Supervising Attorney, Queens Trial Office
Queens, 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...
4d
| Job Type | Full Time |
Staff Attorney, Government Benefits & Disability Advocacy Project (DAP)
New York, New York
The Legal Aid Society is seeking a Staff Attorney to represent low-income New Yorkers fighting to secure or maintain essential government benefits, including Cash Assistance, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance ("SNAP"), Supplemental Security...
4d
| Job Type | Full Time |
Paralegal Client Advocate, Juvenile Rights Trial Office (Brooklyn)
Brooklyn, New York
The Legal Aid Society's Juvenile Rights Practice is seeking a Paralegal Client Advocate in the Brooklyn Trial office. Paralegal Client Advocates (PCA) are integral members of the interdisciplinary team with lawyers, social workers, and othe...
4d
| Job Type | Full Time |