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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Assistant Social Work Supervisor, Bronx Trial Office - Bronx, NY
Bronx, New York
The Assistant Social Work Supervisor will assist the Social Work Supervisor in managing the borough office's social work practice. The Assistant Social Work Supervisor will have an active role in evaluating current social work practice and ...
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Criminal Defense Practice Legal Intern - Spring 2026 - New York, NY
New York, New York
Back Criminal Defense Practice Legal Intern - Spring 2026 #25-181 New York, New York, United States Apply X Facebook LinkedIn Email Copy Deadline is 3:00 PM EST for Date Listed Dec 29, 2025 Job Description The Legal Aid Society, the nation'...
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| Job Type | Intern |
Paralegal I- Incarcerated Client Services Unit - New York, NY
New York, New York
Back Paralegal I- Incarcerated Client Services Unit #25-194 New York, New York, United States Apply X Facebook LinkedIn Email Copy Deadline is 3:00 PM EST for Date Listed Nov 17, 2025 Job Description The Criminal Defense Practice of the Leg...
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Staff Attorney, Parole Revocation Defense Unit - New York, NY
New York, New York
Back Staff Attorney, Parole Revocation Defense Unit #25-180 New York, New York, United States Apply X Facebook LinkedIn Email Copy Deadline is 3:00 PM EST for Date Listed Nov 19, 2025 Job Description The Parole Revocation Defense Unit has a...
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Juvenile Rights Practice Legal Intern - Spring 2026 - New York, NY
New York, New York
Back Juvenile Rights Practice Legal Intern - Spring 2026 #25-182 New York, New York, United States Apply X Facebook LinkedIn Email Copy Deadline is 3:00 PM EST for Date Listed Dec 29, 2025 Job Description The Legal Aid Society's Juvenile Ri...
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Law Reform Legal Intern - Spring 2026 - New York, NY
New York, New York
Back Law Reform Legal Intern - Spring 2026 #25-184 New York, New York, United States Apply X Facebook LinkedIn Email Copy Deadline is 3:00 PM EST for Date Listed Dec 29, 2025 Job Description The law reform units of the Legal Aid Society (LA...
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Civil Practice Legal Intern - Spring 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 Spring 2026. Legal interns assist the Civil Practice attorneys, who work to improve the lives of low-income New Yor...
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Paralegal Casehandler, Housing Justice Tenant Defense (Queens) - Kew Gardens, NY
Kew Gardens, New York
Back Paralegal Casehandler, Housing Justice Tenant Defense (Queens) #25-174 Kew Gardens, New York, United States Apply X Facebook LinkedIn Email Copy Deadline is 3:00 PM EST for Date Listed Nov 12, 2025 Job Description The Legal Aid Society...
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Investigative Intern, Spring 2026 - New York, NY
New York, New York
Back Investigative Intern, Spring 2026 #25-201 New York, New York, United States Apply X Facebook LinkedIn Email Copy Deadline is 3:00 PM EST for Date Listed Dec 01, 2025 Job Description The Legal Aid Society's Criminal Defense Investigativ...
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Staff Attorney, Immigrant Opportunities Initiative (IOI) - Immigration Law Unit - New York, NY
New York, New York
Back Staff Attorney, Immigrant Opportunities Initiative (IOI) - Immigration Law Unit #25-176 New York, New York, United States Apply X Facebook LinkedIn Email Copy Deadline is 3:00 PM EST for Date Listed Nov 18, 2025 Job Description The Leg...
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