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, Immigration Law Unit - Federal Litigation Team - New York, NY
New York, New York
Back Supervising Attorney, Immigration Law Unit - Federal Litigation Team #26-66 New York, New York, United States Apply X Facebook LinkedIn Email Copy Deadline is 3:00 PM EST for Date Listed Jul 20, 2026 Job Description The Legal Aid Socie...
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| Job Type | Full Time |
Staff Attorney, Immigration Law Unit - Immigrant Youth Project - New York, NY
New York, New York
The Legal Aid Society's Civil Practice is seeking a Staff Attorney to join the citywide Immigration Law Unit's Youth Project team. The Immigration Law Unit (ILU) in The Legal Aid Society's Civil Practice is a recognized leader in providing ...
16h
| Job Type | Full Time |
Law Reform Legal Intern - Fall 2026 - New York, NY
New York, New York
The Law Reform Units of the Legal Aid Society (LAS) have opportunities for law school students to participate in LAS's ground-breaking work on impact litigation and policy initiatives that seek to address systemic issues facing Legal Aid's ...
16h
| Job Type | Intern |
Juvenile Rights Practice Legal Intern - Fall 2026 - New York, NY
New York, New York
Back Juvenile Rights Practice Legal Intern - Fall 2026 #26-61 New York, New York, United States Apply X Facebook LinkedIn Email Copy Deadline is 3:00 PM EST for Date Listed Sep 30, 2026 Job Description The Legal Aid Society's Juvenile Right...
16h
| Job Type | Intern |
Criminal Defense Practice Legal Intern - Fall 2026 - New York, NY
New York, New York
Back Criminal Defense Practice Legal Intern - Fall 2026 #26-62 New York, New York, United States Apply X Facebook LinkedIn Email Copy Deadline is 3:00 PM EST for Date Listed Sep 30, 2026 Job Description The Legal Aid Society, the nation's o...
16h
| Job Type | Intern |
Civil Practice Legal Intern - Fall 2026 - New York, NY
New York, New York
Back Civil Practice Legal Intern - Fall 2026 #26-63 New York, New York, United States Apply X Facebook LinkedIn Email Copy Deadline is 3:00 PM EST for Date Listed Sep 30, 2026 Job Description The Legal Aid Society's Civil Practice has unpai...
16h
| Job Type | Intern |
Temporary Staff Attorney, Foreclosure - Bronx, NY
Bronx, New York
Back Temporary Staff Attorney, Foreclosure #26-74 Bronx, New York, United States Apply X Facebook LinkedIn Email Copy Deadline is 3:00 PM EST for Date Listed Aug 05, 2026 Job Description The Legal Aid Society's Civil Practice has a Temporar...
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| Job Type | Temporary |
Litigation Assistant, Citywide - New York, NY
New York, New York
The Legal Aid Society, the nation's oldest and largest social justice legal services organization, has immediate openings for dedicated, passionate Litigation Assistants in the Criminal Defense Practice throughout the city as part of our Pa...
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| Job Type | Full Time |
Housing Supervising Attorney, Elder Law (Bronx) - Bronx, NY
Bronx, New York
The Legal Aid Society's Civil Practice is seeking an experienced and talented lawyer with a deep commitment to public interest practice and policy to join a dedicated Housing team as the Supervising Attorney of the Elder Law Unit-Bronx. The...
5d
| Job Type | Full Time |
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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| Job Type | Full Time |