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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Coordinating Producer - Brooklyn, NY
Brooklyn, New York
Coordinating Producer #24-274 Brooklyn, New York Apply for this job now! Deadline is 3:00 PM EST for Date Listed 2025-01-07T17:00:00Z Job Description The Legal Aid Society's Criminal Defense Practice is seeking a Citywide Coordinating Produ...
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Staff Attorney, Prisoners' Rights Project (PRP) - New York, NY
New York, New York
Staff Attorney, Prisoners' Rights Project (PRP) #24-271 New York, New York Apply for this job now! Deadline is 3:00 PM EST for Date Listed 2024-12-16T17:00:00Z Job Description The Prisoners' Rights Project of The Legal Aid Society seeks two...
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| Job Type | Full Time |
Senior Data Coordinator of Grants & Contracts - New York, NY
New York, New York
Senior Data Coordinator of Grants & Contracts #24-272 New York, New York Apply for this job now! Deadline is 3:00 PM EST for Date Listed 2025-01-06T17:00:00Z Job Description The Legal Aid Society's Civil Practice is seeking a full-time Civi...
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| Job Type | Full Time |
Staff Attorney, Discovery Unit - New York, NY
New York, New York
Staff Attorney, Discovery Unit #24-273 New York, New York Apply for this job now! Deadline is 3:00 PM EST for Date Listed 2025-01-06T17:00:00Z Job Description The Legal Aid Society, the nation's oldest and largest social justice legal servi...
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| Job Type | Full Time |
Paralegal I (Citywide) - New York, NY
New York, New York
Paralegal I (Citywide) #24-167 New York, New York Apply for this job now! Deadline is 3:00 PM EST for Date Listed 2024-11-27T17:00:00Z Job Description The Legal Aid Society has Paralegal I positions available to support the Civil Practice o...
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| Job Type | Full Time |
Attorney-in-Charge - Staten Island, NY
Staten Island, New York
Attorney-in-Charge #24-265 Staten Island, New York Apply for this job now! Deadline is 3:00 PM EST for Date Listed 2024-12-31T17:00:00Z Job Description The Criminal Defense Practice is seeking an Attorney-in-Charge (AIC) with a deep commitm...
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| Job Type | Full Time |
Paralegal Casehandler, Emergency Response Team (ERT) - New York, NY
New York, New York
Paralegal Casehandler, Emergency Response Team (ERT) #24-260 New York, New York Apply for this job now! Deadline is 3:00 PM EST for Date Listed 2024-12-19T17:00:00Z Job Description Subject to continued funding and staffing priorities, the C...
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| Job Type | Full Time |
Paralegal Client Advocate, Worker Justice Project - New York, NY
New York, New York
Paralegal Client Advocate, Worker Justice Project #24-254 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 Legal Aid Society's Criminal Defense Practice is seeking a...
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| Job Type | Full Time |
Forensic Social Worker (Queens) - Kew Gardens, NY
Kew Gardens, New York
Forensic Social Worker (Queens) #24-207 Kew Gardens, New York Apply for this job now! Deadline is 3:00 PM EST for Date Listed 2024-12-26T17:00:00Z Job Description The Criminal Defense Practice has one opening for a Forensic Social Worker in...
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| Job Type | Full Time |
Criminal Appeals Bureau Staff Attorney - Entry Level Fall 2025 - New York, NY
New York, New York
Criminal Appeals Bureau Staff Attorney - Entry Level Fall 2025 #24-263 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 has openings for entry leve...
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| Job Type | Full Time |