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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Assistant Social Work Supervisor, Manhattan Trial Office
New York, New York
The Legal Aid Society's Criminal Defense Practice is seeking an Assistant Social Work Supervisor for its Manhattan Trial office. The Assistant Social Work Supervisor will have an active role in evaluating current local social work trends an...
12d
| Job Type | Full Time |
Forensic Social Worker (Bronx)
The Bronx, New York
The Criminal Defense Practice has openings for Forensic Social Workers in the Bronx office to provide client services. These openings include an expansion of our team. While working closely with the Criminal Defense attorneys, the Forensic ...
12d
| Job Type | Full Time |
Forensic Social Worker, Parole Revocation Defense Unit (PRDU)
The Bronx, New York
The Criminal Defense Practice has an opening for a Forensic Social Worker in the Parole Revocation Defense Unit (PRDU) in the Bronx office to provide client services. While working closely with theCriminal Defense attorneys, the Forensic So...
12d
| Job Type | Full Time |
Staff Attorney - Immigration Law Unit, Detained Removal Defense
New York, New York
The Legal Aid Society's Civil Practice is seeking 5 staff attorneys for our city-wide Immigration Law Unit (ILU) to assist with detained removal defense. As part of an initiative called the New York Immigrant Family Unity Project (NYIFUP), ...
12d
| Job Type | Full Time |
Supervising Attorney, Queens Trial Office
Queens, New York
The Legal Aid Society, the largest social justice public interest law firm in New York City, has an immediate opening for a dedicated and passionate Supervising Attorney in our Criminal Defense Practice's Trial Division in the Queens County...
12d
| Job Type | Full Time |
Director of Housing, Civil Practice
New York, New York
The Legal Aid Society's Civil Practice hasan opening for a Director of the Housing Practices based in theHarlem Community Law Office. The Director of Housing will report to the Attorney-in-Charge of the Housing Practice to meet all grant an...
12d
| Job Type | Full Time |
Criminal Appeals Bureau Paralegal II, Quick Resolution Project
New York, New York
The Criminal Appeals Bureau (CAB) of The Legal Aid Society is the largest post-conviction public defender in New York City, annually providing holistic, client-centered representation to over 1,000 people with misdemeanor, felony, and homic...
12d
| Job Type | Full Time |
Mitigation Specialist - MICA (Bronx)
Bronx, New York
The Legal Aid Societyhas an opening fora hybridMitigation Specialist. The Mitigation Specialist will work with the MICA attorney and Mitigation Specialist in the MICA Project, and the Social Work Unit to provide comprehensive services with ...
12d
| Job Type | Full Time |
Staff Attorney, Government Benefits & Disability Advocacy Project (DAP)
New York, New York
The Legal Aid Society is seeking a Staff Attorney to represent low-income New Yorkers fighting to secure or maintain essential government benefits, including Cash Assistance, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance ("SNAP"), Supplemental Security...
12d
| Job Type | Full Time |
Law Graduate, Immigration Law Unit - Fall 2025
New York, New York
The Legal Aid Society's Civil Practice has 5 Law Graduate positions available in the city-wide Immigration Law Unit (ILU) for Fall 2025. ILU is a recognized leader in providing high-quality representation to non-citizens in all five borough...
12d
| Job Type | Full Time |