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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Attorney-in-Charge, New York County Trial Office - New York, NY
New York, New York
The Legal Aid Society's Criminal Defense Practice seeks a visionary and justice-driven Attorney-in-Charge (AIC) to lead its New York County trial office. This role is ideal for a dynamic leader who is deeply committed to trial litigation an...
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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 Oct 07, 2025 Job Description The Legal Aid Society...
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Law Reform Legal Intern - Fall 2025 - New York, NY
New York, New York
Back Law Reform Legal Intern - Fall 2025 #25-134 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 law reform units of the Legal Aid Society (LAS) ...
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| Job Type | Intern |
Supervising Attorney, Elder Law Unit & Universal Access (Bronx) - New York, NY
New York, New York
Back Supervising Attorney, Elder Law Unit & Universal Access (Bronx) #25-168 Multiple Locations Apply Apply for this job now! Apply Deadline is 3:00 PM EST for Date Listed Nov 06, 2025 Job Description The Legal Aid Society's Civil Practice ...
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| Job Type | Full Time |
Law Reform Legal Intern, 2L- Summer 2026 - New York, NY
New York, New York
Back Law Reform Legal Intern, 2L- Summer 2026 #25-163 New York, New York, United States Apply Apply for this job now! Apply Deadline is 3:00 PM EST for Date Listed Feb 06, 2026 Job Description The law reform units of the Legal Aid Society (...
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| Job Type | Intern |
Staff Attorney, Law Reform Unit - New York, NY
New York, New York
Back Staff Attorney, Law Reform Unit #25-166 New York, New York, United States Apply Apply for this job now! Apply Deadline is 3:00 PM EST for Date Listed Nov 06, 2025 Job Description The Legal Aid Society's Civil Practice Law Reform Unit i...
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Staff Attorney, Immigration Law Unit (ILU) - New York, NY
New York, New York
Back Staff Attorney, Immigration Law Unit (ILU) #25-167 New York, New York, United States Apply Apply for this job now! Apply Deadline is 3:00 PM EST for Date Listed Nov 06, 2025 Job Description The Legal Aid Society's Civil Practice is see...
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Floating Supervising Attorney, Housing Justice Unit - Tenant Defense - New York, NY
New York, New York
Back Floating Supervising Attorney, Housing Justice Unit - Tenant Defense #24-142 New York, New York, United States Apply Apply for this job now! Apply Deadline is 3:00 PM EST for Date Listed Oct 29, 2025 Job Description The Legal Aid Socie...
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Staff Attorney, Adolescent Intervention and Diversion (AID) - (Brooklyn) - Brooklyn, NY
Brooklyn, New York
Back Staff Attorney, Adolescent Intervention and Diversion (AID) - (Brooklyn) #25-165 Brooklyn, New York, United States Apply Apply for this job now! Apply Deadline is 3:00 PM EST for Date Listed Oct 24, 2025 Job Description The Legal Aid S...
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Supervising Attorney, Emergency Response Team (ERT) - New York, NY
New York, New York
Back Supervising Attorney, Emergency Response Team (ERT) #24-259 New York, New York, United States Apply Apply for this job now! Apply Deadline is 3:00 PM EST for Date Listed Oct 29, 2025 Job Description Subject to continued funding and sta...
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