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The Legal Aid Society

www.legal-aid.org

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, Government Benefits & Disability Advocacy Project Unit - Brooklyn, NY

Brooklyn, New York

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Back Supervising Attorney, Government Benefits & Disability Advocacy Project Unit #25-3 Brooklyn, New York, United States Apply Apply for this job now! Apply Deadline is 3:00 PM EST for Date Listed Jul 17, 2025 Job Description The Legal Aid...

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Law Reform Legal Intern - Fall 2025 - New York, NY

New York, New York

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Back Law Reform Legal Intern - Fall 2025 #25-134 New York, New York, United States Apply Apply for this job now! Apply Deadline is 3:00 PM EST for Date Listed Sep 30, 2025 Job Description The law reform units of the Legal Aid Society (LAS) ...

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Lead Senior Accountant - New York, NY

New York, New York

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Back Lead Senior Accountant #25-112 New York, New York, United States Apply Apply for this job now! Apply Deadline is 3:00 PM EST for Date Listed Aug 08, 2025 Job Description The Legal Aid Society, the nation's largest and oldest public def...

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Civil Practice Legal Intern - Fall 2025 - New York, NY

New York, New York

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Back Civil Practice Legal Intern - Fall 2025 #25-133 New York, New York, United States Apply Apply for this job now! Apply Deadline is 3:00 PM EST for Date Listed Sep 30, 2025 Job Description The Legal Aid Society's Civil Practice has non-p...

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Development Databases Manager - New York, NY

New York, New York

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Back Development Databases Manager #25-145 New York, New York, United States Apply Apply for this job now! Apply Deadline is 3:00 PM EST for Date Listed Aug 04, 2025 Job Description The Legal Aid Society has an opening for a Development Dat...

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Community Liaison (Citywide) - Bronx, NY

Bronx, New York

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Back Community Liaison (Citywide) #25-118 Bronx, New York, United States Apply Apply for this job now! Apply Deadline is 3:00 PM EST for Date Listed Jul 31, 2025 Job Description The Legal Aid Society's Criminal Defense Practice is seeking a...

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Grants & Contracts Analyst - New York, NY

New York, New York

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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 Aug 05, 2025 Job Description The Grants and Contracts Analyst is responsible for the comple...

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Forensic Social Worker (Manhattan) - New York, NY

New York, New York

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Back Forensic Social Worker (Manhattan) #25-46 New York, New York, United States Apply Apply for this job now! Apply Deadline is 3:00 PM EST for Date Listed Jul 08, 2025 Job Description The Criminal Defense Practice has an opening for a For...

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Paralegal Supervisor (Bronx) - Bronx, NY

Bronx, New York

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Back Paralegal Supervisor (Bronx) #25-121 Bronx, New York, United States Apply Apply for this job now! Apply Deadline is 3:00 PM EST for Date Listed Jul 07, 2025 Job Description The Criminal Defense Practice of The Legal Aid Society has an ...

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General Volunteer - Pro Bono - New York, NY

New York, New York

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Back General Volunteer - Pro Bono #20-137 New York, New York, United States Apply Apply for this job now! Apply Job Description The Legal Aid Society works with volunteers to expand our ability to provide legal services to a greater number ...

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