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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Civil Practice Law Graduate, Housing Justice - Tenant Defense - Fall 2025 - New York, NY
New York, New York
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...
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Mitigation Specialist - MICA (Manhattan) - New York, NY
New York, New York
Mitigation Specialist - MICA (Manhattan) #24-187 New York, New York Apply for this job now! Deadline is 3:00 PM EST for Date Listed 2025-01-03T17:00:00Z Job Description The Legal Aid Society has two open positions for a Mitigation Specialis...
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| Job Type | Full Time |
Staff Attorney, LGBTQ+ Law and Policy Unit - New York, NY
New York, New York
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...
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| Job Type | Full Time |
Grants & Contracts Lead Specialist - New York, NY
New York, New York
Grants & Contracts Lead Specialist #24-97 New York, New York Apply for this job now! Deadline is 3:00 PM EST for Date Listed 2024-12-03T17:00:00Z Job Description The G&C Lead Specialist is a subject matter expert for Grants assigned to thei...
23d
| Job Type | Full Time |
Mitigation Specialist - MICA (Bronx) - Bronx, NY
Bronx, New York
Mitigation Specialist - MICA (Bronx) #24-213 Bronx, New York Apply for this job now! Deadline is 3:00 PM EST for Date Listed 2024-12-16T17:00:00Z Job Description The Legal Aid Society has an opening for a hybrid Mitigation Specialist. The M...
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| Job Type | Full Time |
Staff Attorney, Central - Digital Forensics Unit - New York, NY
New York, New York
Staff Attorney, Central - Digital Forensics Unit #24-219 New York, New York Apply for this job now! Deadline is 3:00 PM EST for Date Listed 2024-12-16T17:00:00Z Job Description The Criminal Practice of The Legal Aid Society has an opening f...
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| Job Type | Full Time |
Civil Practice Legal Intern, 2L - Summer 2025 - New York, NY
New York, New York
Civil Practice Legal Intern, 2L - Summer 2025 #24-199 New York, New York Apply for this job now! Deadline is 3:00 PM EST for Date Listed 2025-02-07T17:00:00Z Job Description The Legal Aid Society's Civil Practice has non-paid internships in...
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| Job Type | Intern |
Mitigation Specialist, Pre-Arraignment Project - New York, NY
New York, New York
Mitigation Specialist, Pre-Arraignment Project #24-215 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 Criminal Practice has an opening for one social work mitigati...
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| Job Type | Full Time |
Supervising Attorney, Parole Revocation Defense Unit (PRDU) - New York, NY
New York, New York
Supervising Attorney, Parole Revocation Defense Unit (PRDU) #24-203 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 Parole Revocation Defense Unit (PRDU) has an imm...
23d
| Job Type | Full Time |
Paralegal Casehandler, Consumer Law Project (Queens) - Jamaica, NY
Jamaica, New York
Paralegal Casehandler, Consumer Law Project (Queens) #24-241 Jamaica, New York Apply for this job now! Deadline is 3:00 PM EST for Date Listed 2024-11-25T17:00:00Z Job Description The Legal Aid Society's Civil Practice has a Paralegal Caseh...
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| Job Type | Full Time |