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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Employee Relations Specialist - New York, NY
New York, New York
Under the supervision of the Director of Employee Relations, this position plays a critical role in supporting an organizational culture that promotes productive work behaviors and communications, facilitating effective dialogue between emp...
24h
| Job Type | Full Time |
Media Production Intern - New York, NY
New York, New York
Back Media Production Intern #26-42 New York, New York, United States Apply X Facebook LinkedIn Email Copy Deadline is 3:00 PM EST for Date Listed May 01, 2026 Job Description The Legal Aid Society is the nation's oldest and largest social ...
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| Job Type | Intern |
Paralegal Client Advocate, Special Litigation Unit - New York, NY
New York, New York
Back Paralegal Client Advocate, Special Litigation Unit #26-7 New York, New York, United States Apply X Facebook LinkedIn Email Copy Deadline is 3:00 PM EST for Date Listed Apr 16, 2026 Job Description The Legal Aid Society's Criminal Defen...
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Supervising Attorney, Queens Tenant Defense - Kew Gardens, NY
Kew Gardens, New York
Back Supervising Attorney, Queens Tenant Defense #26-41 Kew Gardens, New York, United States Apply X Facebook LinkedIn Email Copy Deadline is 3:00 PM EST for Date Listed May 14, 2026 Job Description MAJOR PURPOSE OF THE POSITION The Legal A...
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Staff Attorney, Family/Domestic Violence Unit - Bronx, NY
Bronx, New York
MAJOR PURPOSE OF THE POSITION The Legal Aid Society's Civil Practice has an opening for a Staff Attorney in the Family/Domestic Violence (DV) Project of the Bronx Neighborhood Office. The Family/DV Project provides comprehensive direct lega...
3d
| Job Type | Full Time |
Paralegal Casehandler, Housing Justice Tenant Defense (Queens) - Kew Gardens, NY
Kew Gardens, New York
The Legal Aid Society's Civil Practice is seeking a Paralegal Casehandler at one or more of the following locations: Queens Housing Justice- Tenant Defense Unit. The Paralegal Casehandler works on their own cases as well as with the Housing...
3d
| Job Type | Full Time |
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 X Facebook LinkedIn Email Copy Job Description The Legal Aid Society works with volunteers to expand our ability to provide legal services to a greater number...
3d
| Job Type | Full Time |
Forensic Social Worker (Queens) - Kew Gardens, NY
Kew Gardens, New York
Back Forensic Social Worker (Queens) #25-212 Kew Gardens, New York, United States Apply X Facebook LinkedIn Email Copy Deadline is 3:00 PM EST for Date Listed May 06, 2026 Job Description The Criminal Defense Practice has one opening for a ...
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| 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 ...
11d
| Job Type | Full Time |
Temporary Staff Attorney, Immigration Law Unit - Federal Litigation Team - New York, NY
New York, New York
Back Temporary Staff Attorney, Immigration Law Unit - Federal Litigation Team #26-17 New York, New York, United States Apply X Facebook LinkedIn Email Copy Deadline is 3:00 PM EST for Date Listed Apr 10, 2026 Job Description The Immigration...
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| Job Type | Temporary |