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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Investigative Intern - Summer 2025 - New York, NY
New York, New York
Back Investigative Intern - Summer 2025 #25-17 New York, New York, United States Apply Apply for this job now! Apply Deadline is 3:00 PM EST for Date Listed Mar 03, 2025 Job Description The Legal Aid Society's Criminal Defense Investigative...
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Assistant Social Work Supervisor, Manhattan Trial Office - New York, NY
New York, New York
Back Assistant Social Work Supervisor, Manhattan Trial Office #25-21 New York, New York, United States Apply Apply for this job now! Apply Deadline is 3:00 PM EST for Date Listed Mar 10, 2025 Job Description The Legal Aid Society's Criminal...
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Investigator (Manhattan) - New York, NY
New York, New York
Back Investigator (Manhattan) #25-20 New York, New York, United States Apply Apply for this job now! Apply Deadline is 3:00 PM EST for Date Listed Mar 10, 2025 Job Description The Legal Aid Society's Criminal Defense Practice has an opening...
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Forensic Social Worker, Parole Revocation Defense Unit (PRDU) - Bronx, NY
Bronx, New York
Back Forensic Social Worker, Parole Revocation Defense Unit (PRDU) #24-220 Bronx, New York, United States Apply Apply for this job now! Apply Deadline is 3:00 PM EST for Date Listed Mar 10, 2025 Job Description The Criminal Defense Practice...
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Staff Attorney, Criminal Defense (Felony Experience) - New York, NY
New York, New York
Back Staff Attorney, Criminal Defense (Felony Experience) #25-19 New York, New York, United States Apply Apply for this job now! Apply Deadline is 3:00 PM EST for Date Listed Mar 10, 2025 Job Description The Legal Aid Society, the nation's ...
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Staff Attorney, Worker Justice Project (Bronx) - Bronx, NY
Bronx, New York
Back Staff Attorney, Worker Justice Project (Bronx) #25-14 Bronx, 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 Worker Justice Project in the Criminal De...
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Law Reform Legal Intern, 2L- Summer 2025 - New York, NY
New York, New York
Back Law Reform Legal Intern, 2L- Summer 2025 #24-197 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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| Job Type | Intern |
Investigator (Bronx) - Bronx, NY
Bronx, New York
Back Investigator (Bronx) #24-305 Bronx, New York, United States Apply Apply for this job now! Apply Deadline is 3:00 PM EST for Date Listed Feb 10, 2025 Job Description MAJOR PURPOSE OF POSITION The Legal Aid Society's Criminal Defense Pra...
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Staff Attorney - Immigration Law Unit, Immigration Federal Litigation - New York, NY
New York, New York
Back Staff Attorney - Immigration Law Unit, Immigration Federal Litigation #24-262 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 Immigration La...
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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 Feb 27, 2025 Job Description The Grants and Contracts Analyst is responsible for the comple...
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