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, Emergency Response Team (ERT) - New York, NY
New York, New York
Back Supervising Attorney, Emergency Response Team (ERT) #24-259 New York, New York, United States Apply Apply for this job now! Apply Deadline is 3:00 PM EST for Date Listed Oct 29, 2025 Job Description Subject to continued funding and sta...
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Criminal Defense Practice Staff Attorney - Entry Level Fall 2026 - New York, NY
New York, New York
The Legal Aid Society's Criminal Defense Practice is seeking dedicated and passionate entry-level Staff Attorneys for trial offices in the five boroughs of New York City. Entry level staff attorneys are defined as those that have 0-3 years ...
14d
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Supervising Attorney, Housing Justice Tenant Defense (Staten Island) - Staten Island, NY
Staten Island, New York
Back Supervising Attorney, Housing Justice Tenant Defense (Staten Island) #25-91 Staten Island, New York, United States Apply Apply for this job now! Apply Deadline is 3:00 PM EST for Date Listed Oct 29, 2025 Job Description The Legal Aid S...
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Juvenile Rights Practice Legal Intern 2L - Summer 2026 - New York, NY
New York, New York
Back Juvenile Rights Practice Legal Intern 2L - Summer 2026 #25-160 New York, New York, United States Apply Apply for this job now! Apply Deadline is 3:00 PM EST for Date Listed Feb 06, 2026 Job Description The Legal Aid Society's Juvenile ...
14d
| Job Type | Intern |
Supervising Attorney, Housing Related Government Benefits (Brooklyn) - Brooklyn, NY
Brooklyn, New York
Back Supervising Attorney, Housing Related Government Benefits (Brooklyn) #25-117 Brooklyn, New York, United States Apply Apply for this job now! Apply Deadline is 3:00 PM EST for Date Listed Oct 29, 2025 Job Description The Legal Aid Socie...
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Senior Financial Analyst - New York, NY
New York, New York
The Legal Aid Society (LAS) has an annual revenue of more than $400 million in restricted City, State and unrestricted development revenue to fund its three practice areas, Criminal Defense, Juvenile Rights and Civil Legal Services. The Sen...
15d
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Civil Practice Law Graduate, Housing Justice - Tenant Defense - Fall 2026 - New York, NY
New York, New York
Back Civil Practice Law Graduate, Housing Justice - Tenant Defense - Fall 2026 #25-150 New York, New York, United States Apply Apply for this job now! Apply Deadline is 3:00 PM EST for Date Listed Dec 01, 2025 Job Description The Legal Aid ...
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Civil Practice Legal Intern, 2L - Summer 2026 - New York, NY
New York, New York
The Legal Aid Society's Civil Practice has non-paid internships in its various NYC Borough offices and specialized units for Summer 2025. Legal interns assist the Civil Practice attorneys, who work to improve the lives of low-income New Yor...
16d
| Job Type | Intern |
General Volunteer - Pro Bono - New York, NY
New York, New York
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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Juvenile Rights Practice Staff Attorney - Entry Level Fall 2026 - New York, NY
New York, New York
Back Juvenile Rights Practice Staff Attorney - Entry Level Fall 2026 #25-149 New York, New York, United States Apply Apply for this job now! Apply Deadline is 3:00 PM EST for Date Listed Dec 01, 2025 Job Description The Legal Aid Society's ...
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