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.
Search among The Legal Aid Society jobs
| Jobs: 11 - 20 of 37 |
Staff Attorney, Parole Revocation Defense Unit - New York, NY
New York, New York
The Parole Revocation Defense Unit has an immediate opening for a Staff Attorney. PRDU represents clients accused of violating the conditions of their release at parole revocation and recognizance hearings in courtroom locations in the Bron...
10d
| Job Type | Full Time |
Juvenile Rights Practice Legal Intern - Spring 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 Spring 2026 term. We are seeking law students dedicated to children's issues and juvenile justice. Le...
10d
| Job Type | Intern |
Law Reform Legal Intern - Spring 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 ...
10d
| Job Type | Intern |
Civil Practice Legal Intern - Spring 2026 - New York, NY
New York, New York
The Legal Aid Society's Civil Practice has non-paid internships in its various NYC Borough offices and specialized units for Spring 2026. Legal interns assist the Civil Practice attorneys, who work to improve the lives of low-income New Yor...
10d
| Job Type | Intern |
Investigative Intern, Spring 2026 - New York, NY
New York, New York
The Legal Aid Society's Criminal Defense Investigative Services Unit has unpaid internship opportunities for the Spring 2026 term. The Legal Aid Society is built upon one simple but powerful belief that no New Yorker should be denied the ri...
10d
| Job Type | Intern |
Staff Attorney, Immigrant Opportunities Initiative (IOI) - Immigration Law Unit - New York, NY
New York, New York
The Legal Aid Society's Civil Practice is seeking a Staff Attorney to join the citywide Immigration Law Unit's Immigrant Opportunities Initiative (IOI) team. The IOI team provides low-income New Yorkers with free comprehensive immigration s...
11d
| Job Type | Full Time |
Staff Attorney, Decarceration Project - New York, NY
New York, New York
The Legal Aid Society's Criminal Defense Practice is seeking an experienced attorney for its Decarceration Project. The Decarceration Project is a first-of-its-kind unit that reimagines how public defenders confront pretrial detention. Thro...
13d
| Job Type | Full Time |
Supervising Attorney, Criminal Appeals Bureau - New York, NY
New York, New York
The Legal Aid Society's Criminal Defense Practice has two openings for Supervising Attorneys in the Criminal Appeals Bureau (CAB) unit. CAB provides legal representation for people who have been convicted of a crime and cannot afford to pay...
14d
| Job Type | Full Time |
Staff Attorney, Parole Revocation Defense Unit - New York, NY
New York, New York
The Legal Aid Society's Criminal Defense Practice has openings in the Parole Revocation Defense Unit (PRDU) for Staff Attorneys beginning in the Fall of 2026. A PRDU Staff Attorney represents clients accused of violating their conditions of...
14d
| Job Type | Full Time |
Supervising Attorney, Prisoners' Rights Project (PRP) - New York, NY
New York, New York
The Legal Aid Society 's Criminal Defense Practice seeks an experienced, committed and talented lawyer to join a team of skilled advocates as a Supervising Attorney in the Prisoners' Rights Project (PRP). The Prisoners' Rights Project works...
14d
| Job Type | Full Time |