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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Paralegal I (Brooklyn) - Brooklyn, NY
Brooklyn, New York
Paralegal I (Brooklyn) #24-257 Brooklyn, New York Apply for this job now! Deadline is 3:00 PM EST for Date Listed 2024-12-18T17:00:00Z Job Description The Criminal Defense Practice of the Legal aid Society has an opening for Paralegal I in ...
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Anchor Attorney, Homicide Defense Task Force (HDTF) - New York, NY
New York, New York
Anchor Attorney, Homicide Defense Task Force (HDTF) #24-249 New York, New York Apply for this job now! Deadline is 3:00 PM EST for Date Listed 2024-12-30T17:00:00Z Job Description The Legal Aid Society has immediate openings for anchor atto...
21h
| Job Type | Full Time |
Paralegal Client Advocate, Worker Justice Project - New York, NY
New York, New York
Paralegal Client Advocate, Worker Justice Project #24-254 New York, New York Apply for this job now! Deadline is 3:00 PM EST for Date Listed 2024-12-17T17:00:00Z Job Description The Legal Aid Society's Criminal Defense Practice is seeking a...
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Forensic Social Worker (Queens) - Kew Gardens, NY
Kew Gardens, New York
Forensic Social Worker (Queens) #24-207 Kew Gardens, New York Apply for this job now! Deadline is 3:00 PM EST for Date Listed 2024-12-26T17:00:00Z Job Description The Criminal Defense Practice has one opening for a Forensic Social Worker in...
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| Job Type | Full Time |
Administrative Assistant - Bronx, NY
Bronx, New York
Administrative Assistant #24-232 Bronx, New York Apply for this job now! Deadline is 3:00 PM EST for Date Listed 2024-11-20T17:00:00Z Job Description The Legal Aid Society as an immediate opening for an Administrative Assistant to work in t...
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Grants and Contracts Coordinator - New York, NY
New York, New York
Grants and Contracts Coordinator #24-264 New York, New York Apply for this job now! Deadline is 3:00 PM EST for Date Listed 2024-12-23T17:00:00Z Job Description The Legal Aid Society has an opening for a Grants and Contracts Coordinator to ...
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Criminal Appeals Bureau Staff Attorney - Entry Level Fall 2025 - New York, NY
New York, New York
Criminal Appeals Bureau Staff Attorney - Entry Level Fall 2025 #24-263 New York, New York Apply for this job now! Deadline is 3:00 PM EST for Date Listed 2024-12-02T17:00:00Z Job Description The Legal Aid Society has openings for entry leve...
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| Job Type | Full Time |
Paralegal Client Advocate, LGBTQ+ Unit - New York, NY
New York, New York
Paralegal Client Advocate, LGBTQ+ Unit #24-252 New York, New York Apply for this job now! Deadline is 3:00 PM EST for Date Listed 2024-12-11T17:00:00Z Job Description The Legal Aid Society's LGBTQ+ Law and Policy Unit addresses systemic iss...
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| Job Type | Full Time |
Investigator Supervisor - New York, NY
New York, New York
Investigator Supervisor #24-261 New York, New York Apply for this job now! Deadline is 3:00 PM EST for Date Listed 2024-12-19T17:00:00Z Job Description The Legal Aid Society, the nation's oldest and largest social justice legal services org...
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| Job Type | Full Time |
Staff Attorney - Immigration Law Unit, Immigration Federal Litigation - New York, NY
New York, New York
Staff Attorney - Immigration Law Unit, Immigration Federal Litigation #24-262 New York, New York Apply for this job now! Deadline is 3:00 PM EST for Date Listed 2024-12-19T17:00:00Z Job Description The Immigration Law Unit (ILU) in The Lega...
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| Job Type | Full Time |