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, Fundraising Operations - New York, NY
New York, New York
Director, Fundraising Operations #24-222 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 has an opening for a Director of Fundraising Operations. ...
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Grants & Contracts Lead Specialist - New York, NY
New York, New York
Grants & Contracts Lead Specialist #24-97 New York, New York Apply for this job now! Deadline is 3:00 PM EST for Date Listed 2024-12-03T17:00:00Z Job Description The G&C Lead Specialist is a subject matter expert for Grants assigned to thei...
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| Job Type | Full Time |
Staff Attorney, LGBTQ+ Law and Policy Unit - New York, NY
New York, New York
Staff Attorney, LGBTQ+ Law and Policy Unit #24-247 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 Legal Aid Society's has an opening for a Staff Attorney in the LG...
6h
| Job Type | Full Time |
Director of Facilities - Brooklyn, NY
Brooklyn, New York
Director of Facilities #24-250 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 is proud to be the largest, most influential social justice law fir...
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| Job Type | Full Time |
Assistant Social Work Supervisor - New York, NY
New York, New York
Assistant Social Work Supervisor #24-223 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 Criminal Defense Practice is seeking an Assistant Socia...
6h
| Job Type | Full Time |
Staff Attorney - Immigration Law Unit, Detained Removal Defense - New York, NY
New York, New York
Staff Attorney - Immigration Law Unit, Detained Removal Defense #24-253 New York, New York Apply for this job now! Deadline is 3:00 PM EST for Date Listed 2024-12-17T17:00:00Z Job Description The Immigration Law Unit (ILU) in The Legal Aid ...
6h
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Director of Special Litigation - New York, NY
New York, New York
Director of Special Litigation #24-208 New York, New York Apply for this job now! Deadline is 3:00 PM EST for Date Listed 2024-11-29T17:00:00Z Job Description The Legal Aid Society's Criminal Defense Practice Special Litigation Unit is seek...
6h
| Job Type | Full Time |
Staff Attorney, Housing Tenant Defense - New York, NY
New York, New York
Staff Attorney, Housing Tenant Defense #21-60 New York, New York Apply for this job now! Job Description The Legal Aid Society's Civil Practice has experienced and entry-level Staff Attorney positions available citywide in the Housing Justi...
6h
| Job Type | Full Time |
Staff Attorney, Worker Justice Project - New York, NY
New York, New York
Staff Attorney, Worker Justice Project #24-246 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 Worker Justice Project in the Criminal Defense Practice of The Legal ...
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| Job Type | Full Time |
Forensic Social Worker (Bronx) - Bronx, NY
Bronx, New York
Forensic Social Worker (Bronx) #24-83 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 Criminal Defense Practice has five openings for a Forensic Social Worker in its B...
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| Job Type | Full Time |