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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Floating Supervising Attorney, Housing Justice Unit - Tenant Defense - New York, NY
New York, New York
Back Floating Supervising Attorney, Housing Justice Unit - Tenant Defense #24-142 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 Aid Socie...
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Temporary Staff Attorney, Adolescent Intervention and Diversion (AID) - New York, NY
New York, New York
Back Temporary Staff Attorney, Adolescent Intervention and Diversion (AID) #25-97 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 Legal Aid Socie...
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| Job Type | Temporary |
Client and Community Engagement Manager - New York, NY
New York, New York
Back Client and Community Engagement Manager #25-104 New York, New York, United States Apply Apply for this job now! Apply Deadline is 3:00 PM EST for Date Listed May 19, 2025 Job Description The Legal Aid Society's Juvenile Rights Practice...
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Interpreter/Translator (Staten Island) - Staten Island, NY
Staten Island, New York
Back Interpreter/Translator (Staten Island) #25-53 Staten Island, New York, United States Apply Apply for this job now! Apply Deadline is 3:00 PM EST for Date Listed May 30, 2025 Job Description The Legal Aid Society's Criminal Defense Prac...
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Staff Attorney, Digital Forensics Unit - Kew Gardens, NY
Kew Gardens, New York
Back Staff Attorney, Digital Forensics Unit #25-93 Kew Gardens, 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 Criminal Practice of The Legal Aid Society ...
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General Volunteer - Pro Bono - New York, NY
New York, New York
Back General Volunteer - Pro Bono #20-137 New York, New York, United States Apply Apply for this job now! Apply Job Description The Legal Aid Society works with volunteers to expand our ability to provide legal services to a greater number ...
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Staff Attorney, Women's Pretrial Initiative - New York, NY
New York, New York
Back Staff Attorney, Women's Pretrial Initiative #25-2 New York, 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 Legal Aid Society's Criminal Defense Pract...
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