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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Floating Supervising Attorney, Housing Justice Unit - Tenant Defense
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...
5d
| Job Type | Full Time |
Staff Attorney - Elder Law Unit - Housing (Bronx & Brooklyn)
The Bronx, New York
The Legal Aid Society's Civil Practice is seeking Staff Attorneys to provide legal assistance to seniors at risk of eviction in our Bronx and Brooklyn offices. The Elder Law Unit is a city-wide unit with Housing teams in our Bronx and Brook...
5d
| Job Type | Full Time |
Forensic Social Worker (Manhattan)
New York, New York
The Criminal Defense Practice has an opening for a Forensic Social Worker in its Manhattan Office to provide client services. While working closely with the Criminal Defense attorneys, the Forensic Social Worker's (FSW) primary role is to i...
9d
| Job Type | Full Time |
Staff Attorney, Parole Revocation Defense Unit (Bronx)
Bronx, New York
The Legal Aid Society's Parole Revocation Defense Unit has an immediate opening for a Staff Attorney. A PRDU Staff Attorney represents clients accused of violating their conditions of release at administrative parole revocation hearings and...
11d
| Job Type | Full Time |
Staff Attorney, Parole Revocation Defense Unit (Bronx)
The Bronx, New York
The Legal Aid Society's Parole Revocation Defense Unit has an immediate opening for a Staff Attorney. A PRDU Staff Attorney represents clients accused of violating their conditions of release at administrative parole revocation hearings and...
11d
| Job Type | Full Time |
Staff Attorney, Parole Revocation Defense Unit (Fall 2025)
New York, New York
The Legal Aid Society's Parole Revocation Defense Unit has an opening for a Staff Attorney beginning in the fall of 2025. A PRDU Staff Attorney represents clients accused of violating their conditions of release at administrative parole rev...
11d
| Job Type | Full Time |
Staff Attorney, Foreclosure Prevention & Homeownership Preservation Unit (Queens)
Queens, New York
The Legal Aid Society's Civil Practice has a Staff Attorney position available in the Queens Neighborhood Office's (QNO) Foreclosure Prevention and Homeownership Preservation Unit. The Staff Attorney represents homeowners defensively in for...
12d
| Job Type | Full Time |
Paralegal Casehandler, Elder Law Unit (Brooklyn)
Brooklyn, New York
The Legal Aid Society's Civil Practice is seeking an experienced and talented Paralegal Casehandler for the Elder Law Unit- Brooklyn Neighborhood Office. The Elder Law Unit is a citywide unit which specializes in eviction defense for senior...
13d
| Job Type | Full Time |
Forensic Social Worker (Staten Island)
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 ...
13d
| Job Type | Full Time |
Paralegal Casehandler, Disability Advocacy Project (DAP)
Brooklyn, New York
The Legal Aid Society's Government Benefits Practice includes our Disability Advocacy Project ("DAP"). DAP staff provide representation, legal assistance, legal advocacy, and education to clients with disabilities who need income and relate...
13d
| Job Type | Full Time |