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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, Worker Justice Project - New York, NY

New York, New York

The Legal Aid Society

Staff Attorney, Worker Justice Project #24-246 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 Worker Justice Project in the Criminal Defense Practice of The Legal ...

Job Type Full Time
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Juvenile Rights Practice Legal Intern 2L - Summer 2025 - New York, NY

New York, New York

The Legal Aid Society

Juvenile Rights Practice Legal Intern 2L - Summer 2025 #24-198 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 Juvenile Rights Practice (JRP) ha...

Job Type Intern
The Legal Aid Society

Grants & Contracts Analyst - New York, NY

New York, New York

The Legal Aid Society

Grants & Contracts Analyst #24-96 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 Grants and Contracts Analyst is responsible for the complete management of assigne...

Job Type Full Time
The Legal Aid Society

Criminal Defense Practice Legal Intern - Spring 2025 - New York, NY

New York, New York

The Legal Aid Society

Criminal Defense Practice Legal Intern - Spring 2025 #24-229 New York, New York Apply for this job now! Deadline is 3:00 PM EST for Date Listed 2024-12-27T17:00:00Z Job Description The Legal Aid Society, the nation's oldest and largest soci...

Job Type Intern
The Legal Aid Society

Law Reform Legal Intern - Spring 2025 - New York, NY

New York, New York

The Legal Aid Society

Law Reform Legal Intern - Spring 2025 #24-227 New York, New York Apply for this job now! Deadline is 3:00 PM EST for Date Listed 2024-12-27T17:00:00Z Job Description The law reform units of the Legal Aid Society (LAS) have opportunities for...

Job Type Intern
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Staff Attorney - Immigration Law Unit, Detained Removal Defense - New York, NY

New York, New York

The Legal Aid Society

Staff Attorney - Immigration Law Unit, Detained Removal Defense #24-253 New York, New York Apply for this job now! Deadline is 3:00 PM EST for Date Listed 2024-12-17T17:00:00Z Job Description The Immigration Law Unit (ILU) in The Legal Aid ...

Job Type Full Time
The Legal Aid Society

Mitigation Specialist (Bronx) - Adolescent Intervention and Diversion Program (AID) - Bronx, NY

Bronx, New York

The Legal Aid Society

Mitigation Specialist (Bronx) - Adolescent Intervention and Diversion Program (AID) #24-183 Bronx, 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's Crimina...

Job Type Full Time
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Supervising Attorney, Housing Justice Tenant Defense (HCLO) - New York, NY

New York, New York

The Legal Aid Society

Supervising Attorney, Housing Justice Tenant Defense (HCLO) #24-21 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's Civil Practice is seeking an ...

Job Type Full Time
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Director, Application Development - New York, NY

New York, New York

The Legal Aid Society

Director, Application Development #24-233 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 The Director of Application Development partners with the CIO to create innova...

Job Type Full Time
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Arraignment Supervising Attorney - Kew Gardens, NY

Kew Gardens, New York

The Legal Aid Society

Arraignment Supervising Attorney #24-248 Kew Gardens, 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 has an opening for an Arraignment Supervising Attorney...

Job Type Full Time
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