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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Mitigation Specialist - Exploitation Intervention Project (EIP) - New York, NY
New York, New York
Mitigation Specialist - Exploitation Intervention Project (EIP) #24-206 New York, New York Apply for this job now! Deadline is 3:00 PM EST for Date Listed 2024-12-09T17:00:00Z Job Description The Legal Aid Society has an immediate opening f...
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Staff Attorney - Criminal Practice Resource Attorney (Queens) - Kew Gardens, NY
Kew Gardens, New York
Staff Attorney - Criminal Practice Resource Attorney (Queens) #24-211 Kew Gardens, New York Apply for this job now! Deadline is 3:00 PM EST for Date Listed 2024-12-13T17:00:00Z Job Description The Legal Aid Society, the nation's oldest and ...
17d
| Job Type | Full Time |
Supervising Attorney, Special Litigation - New York, NY
New York, New York
Supervising Attorney, Special Litigation #24-243 New York, New York Apply for this job now! Deadline is 3:00 PM EST for Date Listed 2024-11-26T17:00:00Z Job Description The Legal Aid Society's Criminal Defense Practice Special Litigation Un...
17d
| Job Type | Full Time |
Employee Relations Specialist - New York, NY
New York, New York
Employee Relations Specialist #24-179 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 Under the supervision of the Director of Employee Relations, this position plays a...
17d
| Job Type | Full Time |
Brooklyn, New York
Supervising Attorney, Government Benefits & Disability Advocacy Project Unit (Brooklyn) #24-20 Brooklyn, New York Apply for this job now! Deadline is 3:00 PM EST for Date Listed 2024-12-11T17:00:00Z Job Description The Legal Aid Society's C...
17d
| Job Type | Full Time |
Forensic Social Worker (Staten Island) - Staten Island, NY
Staten Island, New York
Forensic Social Worker (Staten Island) #24-185 Staten Island, New York Apply for this job now! Deadline is 3:00 PM EST for Date Listed 2024-12-30T17:00:00Z Job Description The Criminal Defense Practice has two openings for a Forensic Social...
17d
| Job Type | Full Time |
New York, New York
Mitigation Specialist (Manhattan) - Adolescent Intervention and Diversion Program (AID) #24-184 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's ...
17d
| Job Type | Full Time |
Cloud Security Architect - New York, NY
New York, New York
Cloud Security Architect #24-145 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, the nation's oldest and largest nonprofit law firm serving New Y...
17d
| Job Type | Full Time |
Staff Attorney, Criminal Appeals Bureau (CAB) - New York, NY
New York, New York
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...
17d
| Job Type | Full Time |
Mitigation Specialist, Video Mitigation - New York, NY
New York, New York
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...
17d
| Job Type | Full Time |