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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Temporary Supervising Attorney, Housing Justice Helplines - New York, NY
New York, New York
The Legal Aid Society's Civil Practice is seeking an experienced and talented lawyer with a deep commitment to public interest practice and policy to join a dedicated team of managers and staff of attorneys, supervisors, and paralegals as a...
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| Job Type | Temporary |
Paralegal Client Advocate, Special Litigation Unit - New York, NY
New York, New York
The Legal Aid Society's Criminal Defense Practice is seeking a Paralegal Client Advocate for their Special Litigation Unit. The Special Litigation Unit engages in civil litigation and policy advocacy to address systemic injustices affecting...
2d
| Job Type | Full Time |
Law Reform Legal Intern, 2L- Summer 2026 - New York, NY
New York, New York
The law reform units of the Legal Aid Society (LAS) have opportunities for law school students to participate in LAS's ground-breaking work on impact litigation and policy initiatives that seek to address systemic issues facing Legal Aid's ...
3d
| Job Type | Intern |
Program Systems Director, Civil - New York, NY
New York, New York
The Program Systems Director, Civil is a strategic leadership role responsible for strengthening, integrating and advancing the technology systems, data infrastructure and reporting capabilities of the Civil Practice. This position serves a...
3d
| Job Type | Full Time |
Criminal Defense Practice Legal Intern, 2L - Summer 2026 - New York, NY
New York, New York
The Legal Aid Society, the nation's oldest and largest social justice legal services organization, has Summer 2026 Legal Internships for the Criminal Defense Practice (CDP) throughout the city. The Criminal Defense Practice is the primary p...
3d
| Job Type | Intern |
Juvenile Rights Practice Legal Intern, 1L - Summer 2026 - New York, NY
New York, New York
The Legal Aid Society's Juvenile Rights Practice (JRP) has non-paid internship openings in its trial offices and specialized units for the Summer 2026 term. We are seeking law students dedicated to children's issues and juvenile justice. Le...
4d
| Job Type | Intern |
Program Coordinator, Family/Domestic Violence Project - Bronx, NY
Bronx, New York
The Legal Aid Society's Civil Practice has an opening for a Program Coordinator in the Family/Domestic Violence (DV) Project. The Family/DV Project provides comprehensive direct legal assistance to survivors of domestic violence in a broad ...
4d
| Job Type | Full Time |
Attorney-in-Charge, Civil Citywide Units - New York, NY
New York, New York
The Legal Aid Society's Civil Practice is seeking an experienced and talented lawyer with a deep commitment to public interest leadership, practice, and policy. This Attorney-in-Charge of Civil Citywide Units will join a dedicated team of s...
4d
| Job Type | Full Time |
Attorney-in-Charge, Bronx Trial Office - Bronx, NY
Bronx, New York
The Legal Aid Society's Criminal Defense Practice seeks a visionary and justice-driven Attorney-in-Charge (AIC) to lead its Bronx County Trial Office. This role is ideal for a dynamic leader who is deeply committed to trial litigation and a...
5d
| Job Type | Full Time |
Staff Attorney, Immigration Law Unit - Federal Litigation Team - New York, NY
New York, New York
The Immigration Law Unit (ILU) in The Legal Aid Society's Civil Practice is a recognized leader in providing high-quality representation to non-citizens in all five boroughs of New York City and surrounding counties. Our staff of almost 100...
5d
| Job Type | Full Time |