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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Paralegal Client Advocate, Immigrant Justice Team - New York, NY
New York, New York
Back Paralegal Client Advocate, Immigrant Justice Team #25-125 New York, New York, United States Apply Apply for this job now! Apply Deadline is 3:00 PM EST for Date Listed Jun 18, 2025 Job Description The Legal Aid Society has an opening f...
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Senior Accounts Payable Coordinator - New York, NY
New York, New York
Back Senior Accounts Payable Coordinator #24-255 New York, New York, United States Apply Apply for this job now! Apply Deadline is 3:00 PM EST for Date Listed Jun 27, 2025 Job Description The Legal Aid Society, the nation's largest and olde...
17h
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Paralegal I (Manhattan) - New York, NY
New York, New York
Back Paralegal I (Manhattan) #25-124 New York, New York, United States Apply Apply for this job now! Apply Deadline is 3:00 PM EST for Date Listed Jul 11, 2025 Job Description The Criminal Defense Practice of the Legal aid Society has three...
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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Senior Program Manager - New York, NY
New York, New York
Back Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Senior Program Manager #25-123 New York, New York, United States Apply Apply for this job now! Apply Deadline is 3:00 PM EST for Date Listed Jul 10, 2025 Job Description The Legal Aid Society, the...
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Staff Attorney, Women's Pretrial Initiative - New York, NY
New York, New York
Back Staff Attorney, Women's Pretrial Initiative #25-2 New York, New York, United States Apply Apply for this job now! Apply Deadline is 3:00 PM EST for Date Listed Jun 25, 2025 Job Description The Legal Aid Society's Criminal Defense Pract...
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Juvenile Rights Practice Fellowship Proposal Invitation - Fall 2026 - New York, NY
New York, New York
Back Juvenile Rights Practice Fellowship Proposal Invitation - Fall 2026 #25-136 New York, New York, United States Apply Apply for this job now! Apply Deadline is 3:00 PM EST for Date Listed Jul 14, 2025 Job Description The Juvenile Rights ...
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Civil Practice Legal Intern - Fall 2025 - New York, NY
New York, New York
Back Civil Practice Legal Intern - Fall 2025 #25-133 New York, New York, United States Apply Apply for this job now! Apply Deadline is 3:00 PM EST for Date Listed Sep 30, 2025 Job Description The Legal Aid Society's Civil Practice has non-p...
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Staff Attorney, Adolescent Intervention and Diversion (AID) - (Bronx) - Bronx, NY
Bronx, New York
Back Staff Attorney, Adolescent Intervention and Diversion (AID) - (Bronx) #25-108 Bronx, New York, United States Apply Apply for this job now! Apply Deadline is 3:00 PM EST for Date Listed Jul 18, 2025 Job Description The Legal Aid Society...
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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 Apply for this job now! Apply Job Description The Legal Aid Society works with volunteers to expand our ability to provide legal services to a greater number ...
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Criminal Defense Practice Legal Intern - Fall 2025 - New York, NY
New York, New York
Back Criminal Defense Practice Legal Intern - Fall 2025 #25-131 New York, New York, United States Apply Apply for this job now! Apply Deadline is 3:00 PM EST for Date Listed Sep 30, 2025 Job Description The Legal Aid Society, the nation's o...
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