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The Legal Aid Society | Diversity Employer

www.legal-aid.org

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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Staff Attorney, Criminal Appeals Bureau (CAB) - New York, NY

New York, New York

The Legal Aid Society

Staff Attorney, Criminal Appeals Bureau (CAB) #24-189 New York, New York Apply for this job now! Deadline is 3:00 PM EST for Date Listed 2024-11-19T17:00:00Z Job Description The Criminal Appeals Bureau (CAB) of The Legal Aid Society provide...

Job Type Full Time
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Mitigation Specialist, Video Mitigation - New York, NY

New York, New York

The Legal Aid Society

Mitigation Specialist, Video Mitigation #24-209 New York, New York Apply for this job now! Deadline is 3:00 PM EST for Date Listed 2024-12-12T17:00:00Z Job Description The Criminal Defense Practice has an opening for a Citywide Mitigation S...

Job Type Full Time
The Legal Aid Society

Staff Attorney, Housing Group Advocacy (Citywide) - New York, NY

New York, New York

The Legal Aid Society

Staff Attorney, Housing Group Advocacy (Citywide) #24-111 New York, New York Apply for this job now! Deadline is 3:00 PM EST for Date Listed 2024-12-31T17:00:00Z Job Description The Legal Aid Society's Civil Practice is seeking a Staff Atto...

Job Type Full Time
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General Volunteer - Pro Bono - New York, NY

New York, New York

The Legal Aid Society

General Volunteer - Pro Bono #20-137 New York, New York Apply for this job now! Job Description Attorneys, law students, and other volunteers work in partnership with Legal Aid Society staff in order to expand our ability to provide legal s...

Job Type Full Time
The Legal Aid Society

Complex and Paralegal Administrator - Staten Island, NY

Staten Island, New York

The Legal Aid Society

Complex and Paralegal Administrator #24-251 Staten Island, New York Apply for this job now! Deadline is 3:00 PM EST for Date Listed 2024-12-11T17:00:00Z Job Description The Complex and Paralegal Administrator is responsible for the overall ...

Job Type Full Time
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Civil Practice Law Graduate, Housing Justice - Tenant Defense - Fall 2025 - New York, NY

New York, New York

The Legal Aid Society

Civil Practice Law Graduate, Housing Justice - Tenant Defense - Fall 2025 #24-161 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's Civil Practice...

Job Type Full Time
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Paralegal Client Advocate - New York, NY

New York, New York

The Legal Aid Society

Paralegal Client Advocate #24-237 New York, New York Apply for this job now! Deadline is 3:00 PM EST for Date Listed 2024-11-20T17:00:00Z Job Description Subject to funding, the Parole Revocation Defense Unit of the Legal Aid Society has an...

Job Type Full Time
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Mitigation Specialist - MICA (Manhattan) - New York, NY

New York, New York

The Legal Aid Society

Mitigation Specialist - MICA (Manhattan) #24-187 New York, New York Apply for this job now! Deadline is 3:00 PM EST for Date Listed 2024-11-19T17:00:00Z Job Description The Legal Aid Society has two open positions for a Mitigation Specialis...

Job Type Full Time
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Grants and Contracts Manager - New York, NY

New York, New York

The Legal Aid Society

Grants and Contracts Manager #24-214 New York, New York Apply for this job now! Deadline is 3:00 PM EST for Date Listed 2024-12-18T17:00:00Z Job Description The Grants & Contracts Manager is responsible for the management of the Grants & Co...

Job Type Full Time
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Staff Attorney, LGBTQ+ Law and Policy Unit - New York, NY

New York, New York

The Legal Aid Society

Staff Attorney, LGBTQ+ Law and Policy Unit #24-247 New York, New York Apply for this job now! Deadline is 3:00 PM EST for Date Listed 2024-12-05T17:00:00Z Job Description The Legal Aid Society's has an opening for a Staff Attorney in the LG...

Job Type Full Time
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