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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Mitigation Specialist - Homicide Defense Task Force (HDTF)
Brooklyn, New York
The Legal Aid Society has immediate openings for a Mitigation Specialist with the Homicide Defense Task Force Unit in the Brooklyn office to provide client services to individuals and their families who are charged with homicide offenses in...
5d
| Job Type | Full Time |
Supervising Attorney, Queens Trial Office
Queens, New York
The Legal Aid Society, the largest social justice public interest law firm in New York City, has an immediate opening for a dedicated and passionate Supervising Attorney in our Criminal Defense Practice's Trial Division in the Queens County...
5d
| Job Type | Full Time |
Staff Attorney, Government Benefits & Disability Advocacy Project (DAP)
New York, New York
The Legal Aid Society is seeking a Staff Attorney to represent low-income New Yorkers fighting to secure or maintain essential government benefits, including Cash Assistance, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance ("SNAP"), Supplemental Security...
5d
| Job Type | Full Time |
Paralegal Client Advocate, Juvenile Rights Trial Office (Brooklyn)
Brooklyn, New York
The Legal Aid Society's Juvenile Rights Practice is seeking a Paralegal Client Advocate in the Brooklyn Trial office. Paralegal Client Advocates (PCA) are integral members of the interdisciplinary team with lawyers, social workers, and othe...
5d
| Job Type | Full Time |
Mitigation Specialist - MICA (Bronx)
The Bronx, New York
The Legal Aid Societyhas an opening fora hybridMitigation Specialist. The Mitigation Specialist will work with the MICA attorney and Mitigation Specialist in the MICA Project, and the Social Work Unit to provide comprehensive services with ...
5d
| Job Type | Full Time |
Supervising Attorney, Foreclosure Prevention & Home Equity Preservation Unit (Queens)
Queens, New York
The Civil Practice of The Legal Aid Society is seeking an experienced and talented lawyer with a deep commitment to public interest practice and policy to join a dedicated citywide team of managers, staff attorneys, social workers, supervis...
5d
| Job Type | Full Time |
(Temporary) Bilingual Legal Clinic Coordinator, Immigration Law Unit
New York, New York
The Legal Aid Society's Civil Practice is seeking a Bilingual Legal Clinic Coordinator to join the Immigration Law Unit (ILU). This is a temporary position through December 2025. ILU provides full legal representation to non-citizens every ...
5d
| Job Type | Temporary |
New York, New York
The Grants and Contracts Analyst is responsible for the complete management of assigned grants portfolio and finance billing activities which includes but not limited to entering budgets in funders system, preparing, and submitting bills to...
5d
| Job Type | Full Time |
Forensic Social Worker, Elder Law Unit
The Bronx, New York
The Legal Aid Society's Civil Practice has an opening for a Forensic Social Worker within the Elder Law Unit. The Elder Law Unit provides legal representation and support to seniors in housing court at risk of eviction. Elder Law Unit clien...
5d
| Job Type | Full Time |
Supervising Attorney, Queens Trial Office
Kew Gardens, New York
The Legal Aid Society, the largest social justice public interest law firm in New York City, has an immediate opening for a dedicated and passionate Supervising Attorney in our Criminal Defense Practice's Trial Division in the Queens County...
5d
| Job Type | Full Time |