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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Paralegal Casehandler, Consumer Law Project (Queens) - Jamaica, NY
Jamaica, New York
Paralegal Casehandler, Consumer Law Project (Queens) #24-241 Jamaica, New York Apply for this job now! Deadline is 3:00 PM EST for Date Listed 2024-11-25T17:00:00Z Job Description The Legal Aid Society's Civil Practice has a Paralegal Caseh...
6h
| Job Type | Full Time |
Juvenile Rights Practice Legal Intern 2L - Summer 2025 - New York, NY
New York, New York
Juvenile Rights Practice Legal Intern 2L - Summer 2025 #24-198 New York, New York Apply for this job now! Deadline is 3:00 PM EST for Date Listed 2025-02-07T17:00:00Z Job Description The Legal Aid Society's Juvenile Rights Practice (JRP) ha...
6h
| Job Type | Intern |
Arraignment Supervising Attorney - Kew Gardens, NY
Kew Gardens, New York
Arraignment Supervising Attorney #24-248 Kew Gardens, New York Apply for this job now! Deadline is 3:00 PM EST for Date Listed 2024-12-05T17:00:00Z Job Description The Legal Aid Society has an opening for an Arraignment Supervising Attorney...
6h
| Job Type | Full Time |
Mitigation Specialist (Bronx) - Adolescent Intervention and Diversion Program (AID) - Bronx, NY
Bronx, New York
Mitigation Specialist (Bronx) - Adolescent Intervention and Diversion Program (AID) #24-183 Bronx, 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's Crimina...
6h
| Job Type | Full Time |
Civil Practice Legal Intern, 2L - Summer 2025 - New York, NY
New York, New York
Civil Practice Legal Intern, 2L - Summer 2025 #24-199 New York, New York Apply for this job now! Deadline is 3:00 PM EST for Date Listed 2025-02-07T17:00:00Z Job Description The Legal Aid Society's Civil Practice has non-paid internships in...
6h
| Job Type | Intern |
Supervising Attorney, Parole Revocation Defense Unit (PRDU) - New York, NY
New York, New York
Supervising Attorney, Parole Revocation Defense Unit (PRDU) #24-203 New York, New York Apply for this job now! Deadline is 3:00 PM EST for Date Listed 2024-12-05T17:00:00Z Job Description The Parole Revocation Defense Unit (PRDU) has an imm...
6h
| Job Type | Full Time |
Civil Practice Legal Intern - Spring 2025 - New York, NY
New York, New York
Civil Practice Legal Intern - Spring 2025 #24-226 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 Civil Practice has non-paid internships in its...
6h
| Job Type | Intern |
Civil Practice Law Graduate, Housing Justice - Tenant Defense - Fall 2025 - New York, NY
New York, New York
Civil Practice Law Graduate, Housing Justice - Tenant Defense - Fall 2025 #24-161 New York, New York Apply for this job now! Deadline is 3:00 PM EST for Date Listed 2024-12-02T17:00:00Z Job Description The Legal Aid Society's Civil Practice...
6h
| Job Type | Full Time |
New York, New York
Mitigation Specialist (Manhattan) - Adolescent Intervention and Diversion Program (AID) #24-184 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's ...
6h
| Job Type | Full Time |
Brooklyn, New York
Supervising Attorney, Government Benefits & Disability Advocacy Project Unit (Brooklyn) #24-20 Brooklyn, New York Apply for this job now! Deadline is 3:00 PM EST for Date Listed 2024-12-11T17:00:00Z Job Description The Legal Aid Society's C...
6h
| Job Type | Full Time |