The Legal Aid Society
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, Immigration - Civil Training and Professional Development - New York, NY
New York, New York
Back Supervising Attorney, Immigration - Civil Training and Professional Development #25-41 New York, New York, United States Apply Apply for this job now! Apply Deadline is 3:00 PM EST for Date Listed May 28, 2025 Job Description The Legal...
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Assistant Social Work Supervisor, Manhattan Trial Office - New York, NY
New York, New York
Back Assistant Social Work Supervisor, Manhattan Trial Office #25-21 New York, New York, United States Apply Apply for this job now! Apply Deadline is 3:00 PM EST for Date Listed Jun 05, 2025 Job Description The Legal Aid Society's Criminal...
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Grants & Contracts Manager - New York, NY
New York, New York
Back Grants & Contracts Manager #25-65 New York, New York, United States Apply Apply for this job now! Apply Deadline is 3:00 PM EST for Date Listed May 15, 2025 Job Description The Legal Aid Society, the nation's largest and oldest public ...
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Supervising Attorney, Housing Justice Tenant Defense (Staten Island) - Staten Island, NY
Staten Island, New York
Back Supervising Attorney, Housing Justice Tenant Defense (Staten Island) #25-91 Staten Island, New York, United States Apply Apply for this job now! Apply Deadline is 3:00 PM EST for Date Listed May 15, 2025 Job Description The Legal Aid S...
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Staff Attorney, Immigration Law Unit - Federal Litigation Team - New York, NY
New York, New York
Back Staff Attorney, Immigration Law Unit - Federal Litigation Team #25-95 New York, New York, United States Apply Apply for this job now! Apply Deadline is 3:00 PM EST for Date Listed May 23, 2025 Job Description The Immigration Law Unit (...
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Staff Attorney - Immigration Law Unit, Detained Removal Defense - New York, NY
New York, New York
Back Staff Attorney - Immigration Law Unit, Detained Removal Defense #24-253 New York, New York, United States Apply Apply for this job now! Apply Deadline is 3:00 PM EST for Date Listed Jun 06, 2025 Job Description The Legal Aid Society's ...
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Investigator, Homicide Defense Task Force (HDTF) - Brooklyn, NY
Brooklyn, New York
Back Investigator, Homicide Defense Task Force (HDTF) #25-85 Brooklyn, New York, United States Apply Apply for this job now! Apply Deadline is 3:00 PM EST for Date Listed May 12, 2025 Job Description The Legal Aid Society has an immediate o...
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Director of Housing Related Benefits (Citywide) - Brooklyn, NY
Brooklyn, New York
Back Director of Housing Related Benefits (Citywide) #25-92 Brooklyn, New York, United States Apply Apply for this job now! Apply Deadline is 3:00 PM EST for Date Listed May 16, 2025 Job Description The Legal Aid Society's Civil Practice ha...
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Forensic Social Worker (Bronx) - Bronx, NY
Bronx, New York
Back Forensic Social Worker (Bronx) #24-83 Bronx, New York, United States Apply Apply for this job now! Apply Deadline is 3:00 PM EST for Date Listed May 13, 2025 Job Description The Criminal Defense Practice has openings for Forensic Socia...
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Staff Attorney, Law Reform Unit - New York, NY
New York, New York
Back Staff Attorney, Law Reform Unit #25-90 New York, New York, United States Apply Apply for this job now! Apply Deadline is 3:00 PM EST for Date Listed May 15, 2025 Job Description The Legal Aid Society's Civil Practice has one Source of ...
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