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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Staff Attorney, Decarceration Project - New York, NY
New York, New York
Back Staff Attorney, Decarceration Project #25-200 New York, New York, United States Apply X Facebook LinkedIn Email Copy Deadline is 3:00 PM EST for Date Listed Dec 09, 2025 Job Description The Legal Aid Society's Criminal Defense Practice...
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Supervising Attorney, Criminal Appeals Bureau - New York, NY
New York, New York
Back Supervising Attorney, Criminal Appeals Bureau #25-199 New York, New York, United States Apply X Facebook LinkedIn Email Copy Deadline is 3:00 PM EST for Date Listed Dec 09, 2025 Job Description The Legal Aid Society's Criminal Defense ...
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Staff Attorney, Parole Revocation Defense Unit - New York, NY
New York, New York
Back Staff Attorney, Parole Revocation Defense Unit #25-196 New York, New York, United States Apply X Facebook LinkedIn Email Copy Deadline is 3:00 PM EST for Date Listed Dec 09, 2025 Job Description The Legal Aid Society's Criminal Defense...
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Supervising Attorney, Prisoners' Rights Project (PRP) - New York, NY
New York, New York
Back Supervising Attorney, Prisoners' Rights Project (PRP) #25-198 New York, New York, United States Apply X Facebook LinkedIn Email Copy Deadline is 3:00 PM EST for Date Listed Dec 09, 2025 Job Description The Legal Aid Society 's Criminal...
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Staff Attorney, Immigrant Justice Team - New York, NY
New York, New York
Back Staff Attorney, Immigrant Justice Team #25-197 New York, New York, United States Apply X Facebook LinkedIn Email Copy Deadline is 3:00 PM EST for Date Listed Dec 09, 2025 Job Description The Legal Aid Society's Criminal Defense Practic...
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Community Engagement Coordinator-Special Litigation & Law Reform - New York, NY
New York, New York
Back Community Engagement Coordinator-Special Litigation & Law Reform #25-195 New York, New York, United States Apply X Facebook LinkedIn Email Copy Deadline is 3:00 PM EST for Date Listed Nov 06, 2025 Job Description The Legal Aid Society'...
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Paralegal Client Advocate, Incarcerated Client Services Unit - New York, NY
New York, New York
Back Paralegal Client Advocate, Incarcerated Client Services Unit #25-192 New York, New York, United States Apply X Facebook LinkedIn Email Copy Deadline is 3:00 PM EST for Date Listed Nov 10, 2025 Job Description The Criminal Defense Pract...
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Staff Attorney, Immigration Law Unit (ILU) - New York, NY
New York, New York
Back Staff Attorney, Immigration Law Unit (ILU) #25-167 New York, New York, United States Apply X Facebook LinkedIn Email Copy Deadline is 3:00 PM EST for Date Listed Nov 06, 2025 Job Description The Legal Aid Society's Civil Practice is se...
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Temporary Staff Attorney, Family/Domestic Violence Unit - New York, NY
New York, New York
Back Temporary Staff Attorney, Family/Domestic Violence Unit #25-169 New York, New York, United States Apply X Facebook LinkedIn Email Copy Deadline is 3:00 PM EST for Date Listed Nov 07, 2025 Job Description The Legal Aid Society's Civil P...
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| Job Type | Temporary |
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 X Facebook LinkedIn Email Copy Deadline is 3:00 PM EST for Date Listed Oct 29, 2025 Job Description The Legal Aid Soci...
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