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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Staff Attorney, Decarceration Project - New York, NY
New York, New York
Back Staff Attorney, Decarceration Project #24-277 New York, New York, United States Apply Apply for this job now! Apply Deadline is 3:00 PM EST for Date Listed Jan 13, 2025 Job Description The Legal Aid Society's Criminal Defense Practice ...
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Civil Practice Legal Intern, 2L - Summer 2025 - New York, NY
New York, New York
Back Civil Practice Legal Intern, 2L - Summer 2025 #24-199 New York, New York, United States Apply Apply for this job now! Apply Deadline is 3:00 PM EST for Date Listed Feb 07, 2025 Job Description The Legal Aid Society's Civil Practice has...
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| Job Type | Intern |
HR Benefits Assistant - New York, NY
New York, New York
Back HR Benefits Assistant #24-303 New York, New York, United States Apply Apply for this job now! Apply Deadline is 3:00 PM EST for Date Listed Jan 02, 2025 Job Description The Legal Aid Society, the nation's largest and oldest public defe...
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| Job Type | Full Time |
Mitigation Specialist - MICA (Bronx) - Bronx, NY
Bronx, New York
Back Mitigation Specialist - MICA (Bronx) #24-213 Bronx, New York, United States Apply Apply for this job now! Apply Deadline is 3:00 PM EST for Date Listed Jan 30, 2025 Job Description The Legal Aid Society has an opening for a hybrid Miti...
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Assistant Social Work Supervisor - New York, NY
New York, New York
Back Assistant Social Work Supervisor #24-223 New York, New York, United States Apply Apply for this job now! Apply Deadline is 3:00 PM EST for Date Listed Dec 27, 2024 Job Description The Legal Aid Society's Criminal Defense Practice is se...
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Juvenile Rights Practice Staff Attorney - Entry Level Fall 2025 - New York, NY
New York, New York
Back Juvenile Rights Practice Staff Attorney - Entry Level Fall 2025 #24-160 New York, New York, United States Apply Apply for this job now! Apply Deadline is 3:00 PM EST for Date Listed Dec 30, 2024 Job Description The Legal Aid Society's ...
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Staff Attorney, Housing Group Advocacy (Citywide) - New York, NY
New York, New York
Back Staff Attorney, Housing Group Advocacy (Citywide) #24-111 New York, New York, United States Apply Apply for this job now! Apply Deadline is 3:00 PM EST for Date Listed Dec 31, 2024 Job Description The Legal Aid Society's Civil Practice...
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Mitigation Specialist - MICA (Manhattan) - New York, NY
New York, New York
Back Mitigation Specialist - MICA (Manhattan) #24-187 New York, New York, United States Apply Apply for this job now! Apply Deadline is 3:00 PM EST for Date Listed Jan 03, 2025 Job Description The Legal Aid Society has two open positions fo...
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Interpreter/Translator - Kew Gardens, NY
Kew Gardens, New York
Back Interpreter/Translator #24-139 Kew Gardens, New York, United States Apply Apply for this job now! Apply Deadline is 3:00 PM EST for Date Listed Jan 08, 2025 Job Description The Criminal Practice is seeking two (2) English<>Spanish Inte...
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Deputy Director of Benefits and Compensation - New York, NY
New York, New York
Back Deputy Director of Benefits and Compensation #24-301 New York, New York, United States Apply Apply for this job now! Apply Deadline is 3:00 PM EST for Date Listed Feb 03, 2025 Job Description The Legal Aid Society has an opening for a ...
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