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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Mitigation Specialist (Bronx) - Adolescent Intervention and Diversion Program (AID)
The Bronx, New York
Sep 30, 2024 The Legal Aid Society's Criminal Defense Practice has one opening for a Mitigation Specialist in the Bronx office of the Adolescent Intervention and Diversion Program. The Adolescent Intervention and Diversion Program specializ...
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| Job Type | Full Time |
Mitigation Specialist - MICA (Bronx)
Bronx, New York
Oct 30, 2024 The Legal Aid Society has an opening for a hybrid Mitigation Specialist position. The Mitigation Specialist will work closely with the MICA attorney and in the Social Work Unit. The Mitigation Specialist will provide comprehens...
9d
| Job Type | Full Time |
Forensic Social Worker (Bronx)
Bronx, New York
Sep 30, 2024 The Criminal Defense Practice has five openings for a Forensic Social Worker in its Bronx office to provide client services. These openings include an expansion of our team. While working closely with the Criminal Defense attor...
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| Job Type | Full Time |
Forensic Social Worker (Bronx)
The Bronx, New York
Sep 30, 2024 The Criminal Defense Practice has five openings for a Forensic Social Worker in its Bronx office to provide client services. These openings include an expansion of our team. While working closely with the Criminal Defense attor...
9d
| Job Type | Full Time |
Mitigation Specialist - MICA (Bronx)
The Bronx, New York
Oct 30, 2024 The Legal Aid Society has an opening for a hybrid Mitigation Specialist position. The Mitigation Specialist will work closely with the MICA attorney and in the Social Work Unit. The Mitigation Specialist will provide comprehens...
9d
| Job Type | Full Time |
Paralegal Casehandler - Immigrant Opportunities Initiative (IOI)
New York, New York
Nov 12, 2024 The Immigration Law Unit (ILU) in The Legal Aid Society's Civil Practice is a recognized leader in providing high-quality representation to non-citizens in all five boroughs of New York City and surrounding counties. Our staff ...
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| Job Type | Full Time |
Mitigation Specialist (Bronx) - Adolescent Intervention and Diversion Program (AID)
Bronx, New York
Sep 30, 2024 The Legal Aid Society's Criminal Defense Practice has one opening for a Mitigation Specialist in the Bronx office of the Adolescent Intervention and Diversion Program. The Adolescent Intervention and Diversion Program specializ...
9d
| Job Type | Full Time |
Staff Attorney, Discovery Unit - Litigation Support
New York, New York
Nov 8, 2024 The Legal Aid Society, the nation's oldest and largest social justice legal services organization, has immediate openings for dedicated, passionate Discovery Attorneys in the Trial division of the Criminal Defense Practice as pa...
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| Job Type | Full Time |
Mitigation Specialist, Video Mitigation
New York, New York
Oct 28, 2024 The Criminal Defense Practice has an opening for a Citywide Mitigation Specialist. The Mitigation Specialist plays a pivotal role in the Legal Aid Society's Defends model, collaborating with both attorney and non-attorney staff...
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| Job Type | Full Time |
New York, New York
Oct 1, 2024 The Legal Aid Society has Paralegal I positions available to support the Civil Practice office citywide. The Paralegal I provides client services and ensures that clients seeking assistance receive access to available client ser...
11d
| Job Type | Full Time |