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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Staff Attorney, Queens Tenant Defense - Kew Gardens, NY
Kew Gardens, New York
The Legal Aid Society's Civil Practice has experienced and entry-level Staff Attorney positions available citywide in the Housing Justice - Tenant Defense unit. The Tenant Defense handles a broad range of individual and group tenant represe...
14d
| Job Type | Full Time |
Attorney-in-Charge, Civil Citywide Units - New York, NY
New York, New York
The Legal Aid Society's Civil Practice is seeking an experienced and talented lawyer with a deep commitment to public interest leadership, practice, and policy. This Attorney-in-Charge of Civil Citywide Units will join a dedicated team of s...
14d
| Job Type | Full Time |
Staff Attorney, Adolescent Intervention and Diversion (AID) - Bronx, NY
Bronx, New York
The Legal Aid Society has an opening for an Adolescent Intervention and Diversion (AID) attorney in the Bronx Criminal office. AID is an interdisciplinary team model comprised of Staff Attorneys, Mitigation Specialists and Investigators ded...
15d
| Job Type | Full Time |
Housing Coordinator, Bronx Tenant Defense - Bronx, NY
Bronx, New York
The Legal Aid Society's Civil Practice is seeking Housing Coordinator to join the Housing Unit in the Bronx Neighborhood Office. Reporting to the Housing Director and Housing Data Manager, Housing Coordinator will work with the Housing/Hous...
15d
| Job Type | Full Time |
Grants & Contracts Analyst - New York, NY
New York, New York
Back Grants & Contracts Analyst #24-96 New York, New York, United States Apply X Facebook LinkedIn Email Copy Deadline is 3:00 PM EST for Date Listed Dec 02, 2025 Job Description The Grants and Contracts Analyst is responsible for the compl...
15d
| Job Type | Full Time |
Temporary Paralegal Casehandler, Family/Domestic Violence Unit - New York, NY
New York, New York
Back Temporary Paralegal Casehandler, Family/Domestic Violence Unit #25-170 New York, New York, United States Apply Apply for this job now! Apply Deadline is 3:00 PM EST for Date Listed Nov 12, 2025 Job Description The Legal Aid Society's C...
16d
| Job Type | Temporary |
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...
20d
| Job Type | Full Time |
Criminal Defense Practice Legal Intern - Spring 2026 - New York, NY
New York, New York
Back Criminal Defense Practice Legal Intern - Spring 2026 #25-181 New York, New York, United States Apply X Facebook LinkedIn Email Copy Deadline is 3:00 PM EST for Date Listed Dec 29, 2025 Job Description The Legal Aid Society, the nation'...
20d
| Job Type | Intern |
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...
20d
| 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 ...
20d
| Job Type | Intern |