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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Supervising Attorney, Immigration Detained Removal Defense - Immigration Law Unit - New York, NY
New York, New York
MAJOR PURPOSE OF THE POSITION The Legal Aid Society's Civil Practice is seeking a Supervising Attorney for our citywide Immigration Law Unit (ILU) to assist with our detained removal defense project. As part of an initiative called the New ...
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...
15d
| Job Type | Full Time |
Forensic Social Worker, Elder Law Unit - Bronx, NY
Bronx, New York
MAJOR PURPOSE OF THE POSITION The Legal Aid Society's Civil Practice has an opening for a Forensic Social Worker within the Elder Law Unit. The Elder Law Unit provides legal representation and support to seniors in housing court at risk of ...
18d
| Job Type | Full Time |
Temporary Staff Attorney, Immigration Law Unit - Federal Litigation Team - New York, NY
New York, New York
The Immigration Law Unit (ILU) in The Legal Aid Society's Civil Practice has one Temporary Staff Attorney position available. This one-year assignment will help ILU's Federal Litigation team build capacity to represent low-income clients be...
19d
| Job Type | Temporary |
Supervising Attorney, Emergency Response Team (ERT) - New York, NY
New York, New York
Subject to continued funding and staffing priorities, the City-wide Housing Practice at The Legal Aid Society is seeking Supervising Attorneys to join our brand-new Emergency Response Teams (ERT) in The Bronx Neighborhood Office. Every day ...
21d
| Job Type | Full Time |
Supervising Attorney, Elder Law Unit & Universal Access (Bronx) - Bronx, NY
Bronx, New York
The Legal Aid Society's Civil Practice is seeking an experienced and talented lawyer with a deep commitment to public interest practice and policy to join a dedicated Housing team as the Supervising Attorney of the Elder Law Unit-Bronx. The...
21d
| Job Type | Full Time |