The Legal Aid Society | Diversity Employer
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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Director, Application Development - New York, NY
New York, New York
Director, Application Development #24-233 New York, New York Apply for this job now! Deadline is 3:00 PM EST for Date Listed 2025-01-06T17:00:00Z Job Description The Director of Application Development partners with the CIO to create innova...
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| Job Type | Full Time |
Interpreter/Translator - Kew Gardens, NY
Kew Gardens, New York
Interpreter/Translator #24-139 Kew Gardens, New York Apply for this job now! Deadline is 3:00 PM EST for Date Listed 2025-01-08T17:00:00Z Job Description The Criminal Practice is seeking two (2) English<>Spanish Interpreters/Translators to ...
4h
| Job Type | Full Time |
Juvenile Rights Practice Legal Intern - Spring 2025 - New York, NY
New York, New York
Juvenile Rights Practice Legal Intern - Spring 2025 #24-228 New York, New York Apply for this job now! Deadline is 3:00 PM EST for Date Listed 2024-12-27T17:00:00Z Job Description The Legal Aid Society's Juvenile Rights Practice (JRP) has n...
4h
| Job Type | Intern |
Mitigation Specialist - MICA (Manhattan) - New York, NY
New York, New York
Mitigation Specialist - MICA (Manhattan) #24-187 New York, New York Apply for this job now! Deadline is 3:00 PM EST for Date Listed 2025-01-03T17:00:00Z Job Description The Legal Aid Society has two open positions for a Mitigation Specialis...
4h
| Job Type | Full Time |
Mitigation Specialist - Exploitation Intervention Project (EIP) - New York, NY
New York, New York
Mitigation Specialist - Exploitation Intervention Project (EIP) #24-206 New York, New York Apply for this job now! Deadline is 3:00 PM EST for Date Listed 2024-12-09T17:00:00Z Job Description The Legal Aid Society has an immediate opening f...
4h
| Job Type | Full Time |
Complex and Paralegal Administrator - Staten Island, NY
Staten Island, New York
Complex and Paralegal Administrator #24-251 Staten Island, New York Apply for this job now! Deadline is 3:00 PM EST for Date Listed 2024-12-11T17:00:00Z Job Description The Complex and Paralegal Administrator is responsible for the overall ...
4h
| Job Type | Full Time |
Forensic Social Worker - Parole Revocation Defense Unit (PRDU) Bronx - Bronx, NY
Bronx, New York
Forensic Social Worker - Parole Revocation Defense Unit (PRDU) Bronx #24-220 Bronx, New York Apply for this job now! Deadline is 3:00 PM EST for Date Listed 2024-11-27T17:00:00Z Job Description The Criminal Defense Practice has an opening f...
4h
| Job Type | Full Time |
Staff Attorney - Criminal Practice Resource Attorney (Queens) - Kew Gardens, NY
Kew Gardens, New York
Staff Attorney - Criminal Practice Resource Attorney (Queens) #24-211 Kew Gardens, New York Apply for this job now! Deadline is 3:00 PM EST for Date Listed 2024-12-13T17:00:00Z Job Description The Legal Aid Society, the nation's oldest and ...
4h
| Job Type | Full Time |
Anchor Attorney, Homicide Defense Task Force (HDTF) - New York, NY
New York, New York
Anchor Attorney, Homicide Defense Task Force (HDTF) #24-249 New York, New York Apply for this job now! Deadline is 3:00 PM EST for Date Listed 2024-12-30T17:00:00Z Job Description The Legal Aid Society has immediate openings for anchor atto...
4h
| Job Type | Full Time |
Law Reform Legal Intern - Spring 2025 - New York, NY
New York, New York
Law Reform Legal Intern - Spring 2025 #24-227 New York, New York Apply for this job now! Deadline is 3:00 PM EST for Date Listed 2024-12-27T17:00:00Z Job Description The law reform units of the Legal Aid Society (LAS) have opportunities for...
4h
| Job Type | Intern |