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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Civil Practice Legal Intern - Fall 2026 - New York, NY
New York, New York
The Legal Aid Society's Civil Practice has unpaid internships in its various NYC Borough offices and specialized units for Fall 2026. Legal interns assist the Civil Practice attorneys, who work to improve the lives of low-income New Yorkers...
4h
| Job Type | Intern |
Criminal Defense Practice Legal Intern - Fall 2026 - New York, NY
New York, New York
The Legal Aid Society, the nation's oldest and largest social justice legal services organization, has Fall 2026 Legal Internships for the Criminal Defense Practice throughout the city. The Criminal Defense Practice is the primary public de...
1d
| Job Type | Intern |
Supervising Attorney, Immigration Law Unit - Federal Litigation Team - New York, NY
New York, New York
The Legal Aid Society's Civil Practice is seeking a Supervising Attorney to join the citywide Immigration Law Unit's Federal Litigation team. The Immigration Law Unit (ILU) in The Legal Aid Society's Civil Practice is a recognized leader in...
3d
| 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 ...
3d
| 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 ...
3d
| Job Type | Intern |
Juvenile Rights Practice Legal Intern - Fall 2026 - New York, NY
New York, New York
The Legal Aid Society's Juvenile Rights Practice (JRP) has non-paid internship openings in its trial offices and Special Litigation and Law Reform unit for the Fall 2026 term. We are seeking law students dedicated to children's rights issue...
3d
| Job Type | Intern |
Community Engagement Coordinator, Special Litigation - New York, NY
New York, New York
The Legal Aid Society's Criminal Defense Practice has an immediate opening for a passionate and dedicated Community Engagement Coordinator who will contribute to the Policy Unit of the Law Reform Team. The Policy Unit spearheads the Legal A...
3d
| Job Type | Full Time |
Temporary Staff Attorney, Foreclosure - Bronx, NY
Bronx, New York
The Legal Aid Society's Civil Practice has a Temporary Staff Attorney position for a one-year term available in the Bronx Neighborhood Office's (BxNO) Foreclosure Prevention and Homeownership Preservation Unit. The Temporary Staff Attorney ...
7d
| Job Type | Temporary |
Staff Attorney, Immigration Law Unit - Federal Litigation Team - New York, NY
New York, New York
Back Staff Attorney, Immigration Law Unit - Federal Litigation Team #26-17 New York, New York, United States Apply X Facebook LinkedIn Email Copy Deadline is 3:00 PM EST for Date Listed Aug 25, 2026 Job Description The Immigration Law Unit ...
9d
| Job Type | Full Time |
Employee Relations Specialist - New York, NY
New York, New York
Under the supervision of the Director of Employee Relations, this position plays a critical role in supporting an organizational culture that promotes productive work behaviors and communications, facilitating effective dialogue between emp...
9d
| Job Type | Full Time |