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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Forensic Social Work Supervisor, Trial Office (Brooklyn)
Brooklyn, New York
Forensic Social Work Supervisor, Trial Office (Brooklyn) May 29, 2024 The Legal Aid Society's Juvenile Rights Practice has an opening for a Social Work Supervisor in the Brooklyn Trial Office. The Social Work Supervisor shares responsibilit...
11h
| Job Type | Full Time |
Supervising Attorney - Prisoners' Rights Project (PRP)
New York, New York
Supervising Attorney - Prisoners' Rights Project (PRP) May 29, 2024 The Legal Aid Society seeks an experienced, committed and talented lawyer to join a team of skilled advocates as a Supervising Attorney in the Prisoners' Rights Project. Th...
11h
| Job Type | Full Time |
Mitigation Specialist, Womens Pretrial Release Initiative (WPRI)
New York, New York
Mitigation Specialist, Womens Pretrial Release Initiative (WPRI) May 16, 2024 The Criminal Law Reform Unit ("Law Reform") of the Legal Aid Society's Criminal Defense Practice is seeking a social worker to join the unit's Decarceration Proje...
11h
| Job Type | Full Time |
Attorney-in-Charge, Bronx Neighborhood Office
The Bronx, New York
Attorney-in-Charge, Bronx Neighborhood Office Jun 25, 2024 The Legal Aid Society Civil Practice is seeking an experienced and talented lawyer with a deep commitment to public interest practice and policy to join a dedicated team of managers...
19h
| Job Type | Full Time |
New York, New York
Technician, User Experience May 29, 2024 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 ...
1d
| Job Type | Full Time |
Senior Accounts Payable Coordinator
New York, New York
Senior Accounts Payable Coordinator Jun 24, 2024 The Senior Accounts Payable Coordinator in the Finance department is responsible for monitoring the outflow of capital for the Society. ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES Record all Accounts P...
2d
| Job Type | Full Time |
Supervising Attorney - Criminal Immigration Project
New York, New York
Supervising Attorney - Criminal Immigration Project Jun 20, 2024 The Legal Aid Society's Criminal Defense Practice (CDP) and Immigration Law Unit are hiring a Supervising Attorney for the citywide Criminal Immigration Project. The Criminal ...
3d
| Job Type | Full Time |
Staff Attorney - Domestic Violence Survivors Justice Act (DVSJA)
New York, New York
Staff Attorney - Domestic Violence Survivors Justice Act (DVSJA) Jun 18, 2024 The Criminal Appeals Bureau (CAB) of The Legal Aid Society is the largest post-conviction public defender in New York City, annually providing holistic, client-ce...
5d
| Job Type | Full Time |
Attorney-in-Charge Litigation Support
New York, New York
Attorney-in-Charge Litigation Support May 14, 2024 The Legal Aid Society's Criminal Defense Practice is seeking a dynamic leader and strategic thinker to develop and implement litigation technologies, related best practices and policies, an...
5d
| Job Type | Full Time |
Manager, Individual Giving Programs
New York, New York
Manager, Individual Giving Programs May 17, 2024 The Legal Aid Society's Development team annually raises $15-$16M from individuals, law firms, companies, and foundations. The 10-member Development Team is preparing to launch our 150th Anni...
5d
| Job Type | Full Time |