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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Supervising Attorney - Criminal Appeals Bureau (CAB) - New York, NY
New York, New York
Supervising Attorney - Criminal Appeals Bureau (CAB) #24-158 New York, New York Apply for this job now! Deadline is 3:00 PM EST for Date Listed 2024-11-22T17:00:00Z Job Description The Criminal Appeals Bureau (CAB) of The Legal Aid Society ...
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Director of Special Litigation - New York, NY
New York, New York
Director of Special Litigation #24-208 New York, New York Apply for this job now! Deadline is 3:00 PM EST for Date Listed 2024-11-29T17:00:00Z Job Description The Legal Aid Society's Criminal Defense Practice Special Litigation Unit is seek...
17d
| Job Type | Full Time |
Interpreter/Translator - Kew Gardens, NY
Kew Gardens, New York
Interpreter/Translator #24-139 Kew Gardens, New York Apply for this job now! Deadline is 3:00 PM EST for Date Listed 2024-11-22T17:00:00Z Job Description The Criminal Practice is seeking two (2) English<>Spanish Interpreters/Translators to ...
17d
| Job Type | Full Time |
Staff Attorney-Criminal Defense/Felony Experience - New York, NY
New York, New York
Staff Attorney-Criminal Defense/Felony Experience #24-147 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 Legal Aid Society, the nation's oldest and largest social ...
17d
| Job Type | Full Time |
Juvenile Rights Practice Staff Attorney - Entry Level Fall 2025 - New York, NY
New York, New York
Juvenile Rights Practice Staff Attorney - Entry Level Fall 2025 #24-160 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 Juvenile Rights Practice...
17d
| Job Type | Full Time |
Director, Fundraising Operations - New York, NY
New York, New York
Director, Fundraising Operations #24-222 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 has an opening for a Director of Fundraising Operations. ...
17d
| Job Type | Full Time |
Supervising Attorney, Employment Law Unit - New York, NY
New York, New York
Supervising Attorney, Employment Law Unit #24-202 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 Civil Practice of The Legal Aid Society is seeking an experienced ...
17d
| Job Type | Full Time |
Criminal Defense Practice Staff Attorney - Entry Level Fall 2025 - New York, NY
New York, New York
Criminal Defense Practice Staff Attorney - Entry Level Fall 2025 #24-159 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 Criminal Defense Practi...
17d
| Job Type | Full Time |
Paralegal Supervisor (Citywide) - New York, NY
New York, New York
Paralegal Supervisor (Citywide) #24-234 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 Criminal Defense Practice of The Legal Aid Society has openings in each of t...
17d
| Job Type | Full Time |
Law Reform Legal Intern, 2L- Summer 2025 - New York, NY
New York, New York
Law Reform Legal Intern, 2L- Summer 2025 #24-197 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 law reform units of the Legal Aid Society (LAS) have opportunities ...
17d
| Job Type | Intern |