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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Juvenile Rights Practice Legal Intern, 1L - Summer 2025 - New York, NY
New York, New York
Back Juvenile Rights Practice Legal Intern, 1L - Summer 2025 #24-287 New York, New York, United States Apply Apply for this job now! Apply Deadline is 3:00 PM EST for Date Listed Feb 07, 2025 Job Description The Legal Aid Society's Juvenile...
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Civil Practice Legal Intern, 1L - Summer 2025 - New York, NY
New York, New York
Back Civil Practice Legal Intern, 1L - Summer 2025 #24-285 New York, New York, United States Apply Apply for this job now! Apply Deadline is 3:00 PM EST for Date Listed Feb 07, 2025 Job Description The Legal Aid Society's Civil Practice has...
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Staff Attorney, Government Benefits Practice - Brooklyn, NY
Brooklyn, New York
Back Staff Attorney, Government Benefits Practice #24-293 Brooklyn, 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 Society is seeking a Staff At...
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Kew Gardens, New York
Back Supervising Attorney, Foreclosure Prevention & Home Equity Preservation Unit (Queens) #25-27 Kew Gardens, New York, United States Apply Apply for this job now! Apply Deadline is 3:00 PM EST for Date Listed Mar 13, 2025 Job Description ...
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Staff Attorney, Government Benefits & Disability Advocacy Project (DAP) - New York, NY
New York, New York
Back Staff Attorney, Government Benefits & Disability Advocacy Project (DAP) #24-294 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 So...
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Law Reform Legal Intern, 1L - Summer 2025 - New York, NY
New York, New York
Back Law Reform Legal Intern, 1L - Summer 2025 #24-284 New York, New York, United States Apply Apply for this job now! Apply Deadline is 3:00 PM EST for Date Listed Feb 07, 2025 Job Description The law reform units of the Legal Aid Society ...
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Staff Attorney, Case Closed Project - New York, NY
New York, New York
Back Staff Attorney, Case Closed Project #25-15 New York, New York, United States Apply Apply for this job now! Apply Deadline is 3:00 PM EST for Date Listed Mar 04, 2025 Job Description Case Closed, a project with Legal Aid's post-convicti...
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CAB Undergraduate Appellate Intern - New York, NY
New York, New York
Back CAB Undergraduate Appellate Intern #25-26 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 Criminal Appe...
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Staff Attorney, Immigrant Youth Project - Immigration Law Unit - New York, NY
New York, New York
Back Staff Attorney, Immigrant Youth Project - Immigration Law Unit #25-25 New York, New York, United States Apply Apply for this job now! Apply Deadline is 3:00 PM EST for Date Listed Mar 12, 2025 Job Description The Legal Aid Society's Ci...
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Supervising Attorney, Immigration Detained Removal Defense - Immigration Law Unit - New York, NY
New York, New York
Back Supervising Attorney, Immigration Detained Removal Defense - Immigration Law Unit #25-24 New York, New York, United States Apply Apply for this job now! Apply Deadline is 3:00 PM EST for Date Listed Mar 12, 2025 Job Description The Leg...
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