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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Housing Supervising Attorney, Elder Law (Bronx) - Bronx, NY
Bronx, New York
Back Housing Supervising Attorney, Elder Law (Bronx) #25-168 Bronx, New York, United States Apply X Facebook LinkedIn Email Copy Deadline is 3:00 PM EST for Date Listed Jul 17, 2026 Job Description The Legal Aid Society's Civil Practice is ...
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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 Staff Attorney position available. This role will help ILU's Federal Litigation team build capacity to represent low-income clients before the U.S. District Co...
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Employee Relations Specialist - New York, NY
New York, New York
Back Employee Relations Specialist #26-83 New York, New York, United States Apply X Facebook LinkedIn Email Copy Deadline is 3:00 PM EST for Date Listed Aug 26, 2026 Job Description Under the supervision of the Director of Employee Relation...
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Pro Bono Scholars 2026 - 2027 - New York, NY
New York, New York
Back Pro Bono Scholars 2026 - 2027 #26-51 New York, New York, United States Apply X Facebook LinkedIn Email Copy Deadline is 3:00 PM EST for Date Listed Sep 15, 2026 Job Description The Legal Aid Society's Pro Bono Practice is accepting app...
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Staff Attorney, Juvenile Immigration Unit - Bronx, NY
Bronx, New York
Back Staff Attorney, Juvenile Immigration Unit #26-80 Bronx, New York, United States Apply X Facebook LinkedIn Email Copy Deadline is 3:00 PM EST for Date Listed Aug 21, 2026 Job Description The Juvenile Rights Practice (JRP) seeks experien...
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Lead Senior Accountant - New York, NY
New York, New York
Back Lead Senior Accountant #26-81 New York, New York, United States Apply X Facebook LinkedIn Email Copy Deadline is 3:00 PM EST for Date Listed Aug 21, 2026 Job Description The Legal Aid Society, the nation's largest and oldest public def...
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Supervising Attorney, Immigration Law Unit - Non-Detained Removal Defense Team - New York, NY
New York, New York
Back Supervising Attorney, Immigration Law Unit - Non-Detained Removal Defense Team #26-77 New York, New York, United States Apply X Facebook LinkedIn Email Copy Deadline is 3:00 PM EST for Date Listed Aug 20, 2026 Job Description The Legal...
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Non-Attorney Volunteer - Pro Bono - New York, NY
New York, New York
The Legal Aid Society has openings for Non-Attorney volunteers to work in our Pro Bono Practice. Legal Aid's Pro Bono practice works with Volunteers to expand our ability to provide legal services to a greater number of clients and communit...
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Housing Coordinator, Queens Tenant Defense - Kew Gardens, NY
Kew Gardens, New York
Back Housing Coordinator, Queens Tenant Defense #26-76 Kew Gardens, New York, United States Apply X Facebook LinkedIn Email Copy Deadline is 3:00 PM EST for Date Listed Aug 20, 2026 Job Description The Legal Aid Society's Civil Practice is ...
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Attorney Volunteer - Pro Bono - New York, NY
New York, New York
Back Attorney Volunteer - Pro Bono #26-78 New York, New York, United States Apply X Facebook LinkedIn Email Copy Deadline is 3:00 PM EST for Date Listed Jul 09, 2027 Job Description The Legal Aid Society works with Attorney volunteers in th...
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