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, Law Reform Unit - New York, NY
New York, New York
Back Staff Attorney, Law Reform Unit #25-166 New York, New York, United States Apply X Facebook LinkedIn Email Copy Deadline is 3:00 PM EST for Date Listed Nov 28, 2025 Job Description The Legal Aid Society's Civil Practice Law Reform Unit ...
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Civil Practice Legal Intern, 2L - Summer 2026 - New York, NY
New York, New York
Back Civil Practice Legal Intern, 2L - Summer 2026 #25-162 New York, New York, United States Apply X Facebook LinkedIn Email Copy Deadline is 3:00 PM EST for Date Listed Feb 06, 2026 Job Description The Legal Aid Society's Civil Practice ha...
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| Job Type | Intern |
Staff Attorney, Immigrant Justice Team (Staten Island) - Staten Island, NY
Staten Island, New York
The Legal Aid Society has an immediate opening for an attorney in the Staten Island Office. The Legal Aid Society's Criminal Defense Practice is the primary public defender in New York City providing holistic, client-centered representation...
2h
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Investigator, Homicide Defense Task Force (HDTF) - Brooklyn, NY
Brooklyn, New York
Back Investigator, Homicide Defense Task Force (HDTF) #25-205 Brooklyn, New York, United States Apply X Facebook LinkedIn Email Copy Deadline is 3:00 PM EST for Date Listed Dec 26, 2025 Job Description The Homicide Defense Task Force (HDTF)...
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Manager, Telecom, User Experience - New York, NY
New York, New York
Back Manager, Telecom, User Experience #25-204 New York, New York, United States Apply X Facebook LinkedIn Email Copy Deadline is 3:00 PM EST for Date Listed Dec 03, 2025 Job Description The Legal Aid Society, the nation's oldest and larges...
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Forensic Social Worker (Staten Island) - Staten Island, NY
Staten Island, New York
Back Forensic Social Worker (Staten Island) #25-45 Staten Island, New York, United States Apply X Facebook LinkedIn Email Copy Deadline is 3:00 PM EST for Date Listed Dec 26, 2025 Job Description The Criminal Defense Practice has an opening...
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Criminal Defense Practice Staff Attorney - Entry Level Fall 2026 - New York, NY
New York, New York
Back Criminal Defense Practice Staff Attorney - Entry Level Fall 2026 #25-148 New York, New York, United States Apply X Facebook LinkedIn Email Copy Deadline is 3:00 PM EST for Date Listed Dec 01, 2025 Job Description The Legal Aid Society'...
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Juvenile Rights Practice Legal Intern 2L - Summer 2026 - New York, NY
New York, New York
Back Juvenile Rights Practice Legal Intern 2L - Summer 2026 #25-160 New York, New York, United States Apply X Facebook LinkedIn Email Copy Deadline is 3:00 PM EST for Date Listed Feb 06, 2026 Job Description The Legal Aid Society's Juvenile...
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| Job Type | Intern |
Temporary Forensic Social Worker, Legal Clinic, Immigration Law Unit - Bronx, NY
Bronx, New York
Back Temporary Forensic Social Worker, Legal Clinic, Immigration Law Unit #25-175 Bronx, New York, United States Apply X Facebook LinkedIn Email Copy Deadline is 3:00 PM EST for Date Listed Nov 18, 2025 Job Description The Immigration Law U...
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Employee Relations Specialist - New York, NY
New York, New York
Back Employee Relations Specialist #25-203 New York, New York, United States Apply X Facebook LinkedIn Email Copy Deadline is 3:00 PM EST for Date Listed Dec 01, 2025 Job Description Under the supervision of the Director of Employee Relatio...
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