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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Grants & Contracts Analyst - New York, NY
New York, New York
The Grants and Contracts Analyst is responsible for the complete management of assigned grants portfolio and finance billing activities which includes but not limited to entering budgets in funders system, preparing, and submitting bills to...
1h
| Job Type | Full Time |
Staff Attorney, Adolescent Intervention and Diversion (AID) - Bronx, NY
Bronx, New York
The Legal Aid Society has an opening for an Adolescent Intervention and Diversion (AID) attorney in the Bronx Criminal office. AID is an interdisciplinary team model comprised of Staff Attorneys, Mitigation Specialists and Investigators ded...
1h
| Job Type | Full Time |
Juvenile Rights Practice Staff Attorney - Entry Level Fall 2026 - New York, NY
New York, New York
The Legal Aid Society's Juvenile Rights Practice (JRP) is seeking to hire entry-level Staff Attorney and or Law Graduates eligible to practice pursuant to the Legal Aid Society practice order, to fill openings in several of its trial office...
14h
| Job Type | Full Time |
Paralegal I, Immigration Law Unit - New York, NY
New York, New York
The Legal Aid Society has Paralegal I positions available to support the Civil Practice's Immigration Law Unit. The Paralegal I provides client services and ensures that clients seeking assistance receive access to available client services...
21h
| Job Type | Full Time |
Criminal Defense Practice Legal Intern, 2L - Summer 2026 - New York, NY
New York, New York
The Legal Aid Society, the nation's oldest and largest social justice legal services organization, has Summer 2026 Legal Internships for the Criminal Defense Practice (CDP) throughout the city. The Criminal Defense Practice is the primary p...
2d
| Job Type | Intern |
Staff Attorney, Queens Tenant Defense - Kew Gardens, NY
Kew Gardens, New York
The Legal Aid Society's Civil Practice has experienced and entry-level Staff Attorney positions available citywide in the Housing Justice - Tenant Defense unit. The Tenant Defense handles a broad range of individual and group tenant represe...
3d
| Job Type | Full Time |
Attorney-in-Charge, Civil Citywide Units - New York, NY
New York, New York
The Legal Aid Society's Civil Practice is seeking an experienced and talented lawyer with a deep commitment to public interest leadership, practice, and policy. This Attorney-in-Charge of Civil Citywide Units will join a dedicated team of s...
4d
| Job Type | Full Time |
Assistant Social Work Supervisor, Bronx Trial Office - Bronx, NY
Bronx, New York
The Assistant Social Work Supervisor will assist the Social Work Supervisor in managing the borough office's social work practice. The Assistant Social Work Supervisor will have an active role in evaluating current social work practice and ...
7d
| Job Type | Full Time |
Criminal Defense Practice Legal Intern - Spring 2026 - New York, NY
New York, New York
The Legal Aid Society, the nation's oldest and largest social justice legal services organization, has Spring 2026 Legal Internships for the Criminal Defense Practice (CDP) throughout the city. The Criminal Defense Practice is the primary p...
8d
| Job Type | Intern |
Paralegal I- Incarcerated Client Services Unit - New York, NY
New York, New York
The Criminal Defense Practice of the Legal Aid Society's Incarcerated Client Services Unit is seeking a Paralegal I for the Incarcerated Persons Hotline ("hotline"). The Paralegal I will join a new and growing paralegal team and will be res...
9d
| Job Type | Full Time |