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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Juvenile Rights Practice Staff Attorney - Entry Level Fall 2026 - New York, NY
New York, New York
Back Juvenile Rights Practice Staff Attorney - Entry Level Fall 2026 #25-149 New York, New York, United States Apply Apply for this job now! Apply Deadline is 3:00 PM EST for Date Listed Dec 01, 2025 Job Description The Legal Aid Society's ...
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Job Type | Full Time |

Staff Attorney, Queens Tenant Defense - Kew Gardens, NY
Kew Gardens, New York
Back Staff Attorney, Queens Tenant Defense #25-190 Kew Gardens, New York, United States Apply Apply for this job now! Apply Deadline is 3:00 PM EST for Date Listed Nov 25, 2025 Job Description The Legal Aid Society's Civil Practice has expe...
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Job Type | Full Time |

Attorney-in-Charge, Civil Citywide Units - New York, NY
New York, New York
Back Attorney-in-Charge, Civil Citywide Units #25-189 New York, New York, United States Apply Apply for this job now! Apply Deadline is 3:00 PM EST for Date Listed Oct 30, 2025 Job Description The Legal Aid Society's Civil Practice is seeki...
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Job Type | Full Time |

Staff Attorney, Adolescent Intervention and Diversion (AID) - Bronx, NY
Bronx, New York
Back Staff Attorney, Adolescent Intervention and Diversion (AID) #25-108 Bronx, New York, United States Apply Apply for this job now! Apply Deadline is 3:00 PM EST for Date Listed Nov 24, 2025 Job Description The Legal Aid Society has an op...
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Job Type | Full Time |

Housing Coordinator, Bronx Tenant Defense - Bronx, NY
Bronx, New York
Back Housing Coordinator, Bronx Tenant Defense #25-187 Bronx, New York, United States Apply Apply for this job now! Apply Deadline is 3:00 PM EST for Date Listed Oct 30, 2025 Job Description The Legal Aid Society's Civil Practice is seeking...
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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 Apply for this job now! Apply Deadline is 3:00 PM EST for Date Listed Dec 02, 2025 Job Description The Grants and Contracts Analyst is responsible for the comple...
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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...
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Job Type | Temporary |

Staff Attorney, Parole Revocation Defense Unit - New York, NY
New York, New York
Back Staff Attorney, Parole Revocation Defense Unit #25-180 New York, New York, United States Apply Apply for this job now! Apply Deadline is 3:00 PM EST for Date Listed Nov 19, 2025 Job Description The Parole Revocation Defense Unit has an...
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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 Apply for this job now! Apply Deadline is 3:00 PM EST for Date Listed Dec 29, 2025 Job Description The Legal Aid Society, the nation's...
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Job Type | Intern |

Juvenile Rights Practice Legal Intern - Spring 2026 - New York, NY
New York, New York
Back Juvenile Rights Practice Legal Intern - Spring 2026 #25-182 New York, New York, United States Apply Apply for this job now! Apply Deadline is 3:00 PM EST for Date Listed Dec 29, 2025 Job Description The Legal Aid Society's Juvenile Rig...
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Job Type | Intern |