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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Senior Employee Relations Specialist - New York, NY
New York, New York
Back Senior Employee Relations Specialist #24-179 New York, New York, United States Apply Apply for this job now! Apply Deadline is 3:00 PM EST for Date Listed Jan 06, 2025 Job Description Under the general supervision of the Director of Em...
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Supervising Attorney, Decarceration Project - New York, NY
New York, New York
Back Supervising Attorney, Decarceration Project #24-278 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 Pra...
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Supervising Attorney, Special Litigation - New York, NY
New York, New York
Back Supervising Attorney, Special Litigation #24-243 New York, New York, United States Apply Apply for this job now! Apply Deadline is 3:00 PM EST for Date Listed Jan 10, 2025 Job Description The Legal Aid Society's Criminal Defense Practi...
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Paralegal Casehandler, Disability Advocacy Project (DAP) - Brooklyn, NY
Brooklyn, New York
Back Paralegal Casehandler, Disability Advocacy Project (DAP) #24-267 Brooklyn, 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 Governm...
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Criminal Defense Practice Legal Intern, 2L - Summer 2025 - New York, NY
New York, New York
Back Criminal Defense Practice Legal Intern, 2L - Summer 2025 #24-200 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, the nati...
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| Job Type | Intern |
Paralegal Casehandler, Family/Domestic Violence Unit - New York, NY
New York, New York
Back Paralegal Casehandler, Family/Domestic Violence Unit #24-268 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 Pract...
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Mitigation Specialist, Video Mitigation - New York, NY
New York, New York
Back Mitigation Specialist, Video Mitigation #24-209 New York, New York, United States Apply Apply for this job now! Apply Deadline is 3:00 PM EST for Date Listed Jan 28, 2025 Job Description The Criminal Defense Practice has an opening for...
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Law Reform Legal Intern, 2L- Summer 2025 - New York, NY
New York, New York
Back Law Reform Legal Intern, 2L- Summer 2025 #24-197 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 law reform units of the Legal Aid Society (...
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Mitigation Specialist - Homicide Defense Task Force (HDTF) - Brooklyn, NY
Brooklyn, New York
Back Mitigation Specialist - Homicide Defense Task Force (HDTF) #24-132 Brooklyn, 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 an ...
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Criminal Defense Practice Legal Intern - Spring 2025 - New York, NY
New York, New York
Back Criminal Defense Practice Legal Intern - Spring 2025 #24-229 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, the nation's...
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