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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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 Mar 21, 2025 Job Description The Legal Aid Society, the nation's largest and olde...
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Supervising Attorney, Housing Justice Tenant Defense - New York, NY
New York, New York
Back Supervising Attorney, Housing Justice Tenant Defense #25-4 New York, New York, United States Apply Apply for this job now! Apply Deadline is 3:00 PM EST for Date Listed Feb 26, 2025 Job Description The Legal Aid Society's Civil Practic...
15h
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(Temporary) Legal Clinic Supervising Attorney, Immigration Law Unit - New York, NY
New York, New York
Back (Temporary) Legal Clinic Supervising Attorney, Immigration Law Unit #25-7 New York, New York, United States Apply Apply for this job now! Apply Deadline is 3:00 PM EST for Date Listed Feb 26, 2025 Job Description The Legal Aid Society'...
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| Job Type | Temporary |
Staff Attorney, Prisoners' Rights Project (PRP) - New York, NY
New York, New York
Back Staff Attorney, Prisoners' Rights Project (PRP) #24-271 New York, New York, United States Apply Apply for this job now! Apply Deadline is 3:00 PM EST for Date Listed Feb 14, 2025 Job Description The Prisoners' Rights Project of The Leg...
15h
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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 Feb 24, 2025 Job Description The Legal Aid Society's Criminal Defense Pract...
15h
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(Temporary) Staff Attorney, Immigrant Youth Project - Immigration Law Unit - New York, NY
New York, New York
Back (Temporary) Staff Attorney, Immigrant Youth Project - Immigration Law Unit #24-296 New York, New York, United States Apply Apply for this job now! Apply Deadline is 3:00 PM EST for Date Listed Feb 27, 2025 Job Description The Legal Aid...
15h
| Job Type | Temporary |
Supervising Attorney, Government Benefits & Disability Advocacy Project Unit - Brooklyn, NY
Brooklyn, New York
Back Supervising Attorney, Government Benefits & Disability Advocacy Project Unit #25-3 Brooklyn, New York, United States Apply Apply for this job now! Apply Deadline is 3:00 PM EST for Date Listed Feb 26, 2025 Job Description The Legal Aid...
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Complex and Paralegal Administrator - Staten Island, NY
Staten Island, New York
Back Complex and Paralegal Administrator #24-251 Staten Island, New York, United States Apply Apply for this job now! Apply Deadline is 3:00 PM EST for Date Listed Feb 25, 2025 Job Description The Complex and Paralegal Administrator is resp...
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Senior Employee Relations Specialist - New York, NY
New York, New York
Back Senior Employee Relations Specialist #24-179 New York, New York, United States Apply Apply for this job now! Apply Deadline is 3:00 PM EST for Date Listed Mar 14, 2025 Job Description Under the general supervision of the Director of Em...
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Director, Application Development - New York, NY
New York, New York
Back Director, Application Development #24-233 New York, New York, United States Apply Apply for this job now! Apply Deadline is 3:00 PM EST for Date Listed Feb 24, 2025 Job Description The Director of Application Development partners with ...
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