The Legal Aid Society | Diversity Employer
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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Senior Accounts Payable Coordinator
New York, New York
Senior Accounts Payable Coordinator Jun 24, 2024 The Senior Accounts Payable Coordinator in the Finance department is responsible for monitoring the outflow of capital for the Society. ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES Record all Accounts P...
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| Job Type | Full Time |
Supervising Attorney, Housing-Related Government Benefits (Staten Island)
Staten Island, New York
Supervising Attorney, Housing-Related Government Benefits (Staten Island) Jun 21, 2024 The Legal Aid Society's Civil Practice is seeking experienced and talented lawyers with a deep commitment to public interest practice and policy to join ...
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| Job Type | Full Time |
Attorney-in-Charge, Bronx Neighborhood Office
The Bronx, New York
Attorney-in-Charge, Bronx Neighborhood Office Jun 25, 2024 The Legal Aid Society Civil Practice is seeking an experienced and talented lawyer with a deep commitment to public interest practice and policy to join a dedicated team of managers...
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| Job Type | Full Time |
Queens, New York
Interpreter/Translator Jul 23, 2024 The Criminal Practice is seeking one (1) English<>Spanish Interpreter/Translator to be based in the Queens Office. The Interpreter/Translator is responsible for interpreting and translating for defense at...
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| Job Type | Full Time |
Floating Supervising Attorney, Housing Justice Unit - Tenant Defense
New York, New York
Floating Supervising Attorney, Housing Justice Unit - Tenant Defense Jul 23, 2024 The Legal Aid Society's Civil Practice is seeking experienced and talented lawyers with a deep commitment to public interest practice and policy to join a ded...
6d
| Job Type | Full Time |
Kew Gardens, New York
Interpreter/Translator Jul 23, 2024 The Criminal Practice is seeking one (1) English<>Spanish Interpreter/Translator to be based in the Queens Office. The Interpreter/Translator is responsible for interpreting and translating for defense at...
6d
| Job Type | Full Time |
Housing Coordinator - Housing Justice Tenant Defense (Brooklyn)
Brooklyn, New York
Housing Coordinator - Housing Justice Tenant Defense (Brooklyn) Jul 23, 2024 The Legal Aid Society's Civil Practice is seeking Housing Coordinator to join the Housing Unit in the Brooklyn Neighborhood Office and Harlem Community Law Office....
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| Job Type | Full Time |
Paralegal II - Brooklyn Trial Office
Brooklyn, New York
Paralegal II - Brooklyn Trial Office Jul 9, 2024 The Criminal Defense Practice has three openings in Brooklyn for full-time Paralegal IIs to provide client services in the Trial offices. ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES Research, digest, a...
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| Job Type | Full Time |
Paralegal I - Bronx County Office
The Bronx, New York
Paralegal I - Bronx County Office Jul 9, 2024 The Legal Aid Society's Criminal Defense Practice has an immediate opening for a Paralegal I to work in the Bronx County office to provide data entry support and client services. The work schedu...
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| Job Type | Full Time |
Paralegal Casehandler - Domestic Violence Survivors Justice Act (DVSJA)
New York, New York
Paralegal Casehandler - Domestic Violence Survivors Justice Act (DVSJA) Jul 9, 2024 The Criminal Appeals Bureau (CAB) of The Legal Aid Society is the largest post-conviction public defender in New York City, annually providing holistic, cli...
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| Job Type | Full Time |