The Legal Aid Society
Provides free legal representation and advocacy for New Yorkers.
Company facts
- Founded
- 1876
- Employees
- 2,411
- Headquarters
- United States
- Type
- Non-Profit
About
The Legal Aid Society is the nation’s oldest and largest non-profit legal services provider, dedicated to ensuring equal justice for low-income New Yorkers. Founded in 1876, the organization offers comprehensive civil legal representation, including assistance with housing, family law, and public benefits, alongside robust criminal defense and juvenile rights advocacy. As a critical pillar of the New York legal system, The Legal Aid Society champions the rights of those who cannot afford legal counsel, providing high-quality, free legal assistance and systemic advocacy to address the root causes of poverty and injustice. Professionals joining the Society contribute to a mission-driven environment focused on impactful legal work and community empowerment.
Open positions
Attorney Fellow - Criminal Defense Practice Fellowship Proposal Invitation – Fall 2027
The Legal Aid Society, the nation's oldest and largest social justice legal services organization is seeking dedicated, passionate Fellows in the Criminal Defense Practice. To learn more about how our attorneys and…
Appellate Resource Attorney, Rotator (Brooklyn & Manhattan)
The Legal Aid Society, the nation's oldest and largest social justice legal services organization, has openings for Appellate Resource Attorneys in its Brooklyn and Manhattan Criminal Defense Trial Offices. The…
Paralegal II, Managing Attorney Office
MAJOR PURPOSE OF THE POSITION The Criminal Appeals Bureau (CAB) of The Legal Aid Society is the largest post-conviction public defender in New York City, annually providing holistic, client-centered representation to…
Paralegal Casehandler, Housing Justice Helpline
The Legal Aid Society’s Civil Practice is seeking a Paralegal Casehandler for the Housing Justice Helpline. The Helpline Paralegal is on the front lines of assisting individuals and families to avoid eviction and…
Staff Attorney, Family/Domestic Violence Unit
MAJOR PURPOSE OF THE POSITION The Legal Aid Society’s Civil Practice has an opening for a Staff Attorney in the Family/Domestic Violence (DV) Project of the Bronx Neighborhood Office. The Family/DV Project provides…
Supervising Attorney, Criminal Appeals Bureau
The Legal Aid Society’s Criminal Defense Practice has two openings for Supervising Attorneys in the Criminal Appeals Bureau (CAB) unit. CAB provides legal representation for people who have been convicted of a crime…
Paralegal I
MAJOR PURPOSE OF THE POSITION The Legal Aid Society has a Paralegal I position available to support the Civil Practice’s Queens Neighborhood Office. The Paralegal I provides client services and ensures that clients…
Temporary Paralegal Casehandler, Housing Justice Helpline
MAJOR PURPOSE OF THE POSITION The Legal Aid Society’s Civil Practice is seeking Temporary Paralegal Casehandler for the Housing Justice Helpline. The Temporary Helpline Paralegal is on the front lines of assisting…
Staff Attorney, Immigration Law Unit – Federal Litigation Team
The Immigration Law Unit (ILU) in The Legal Aid Society’s Civil Practice has one Staff Attorney position available. This role will help ILU’s Federal Litigation team build capacity to represent low-income clients…
Staff Attorney – Fall 2026 (Internal Position Only)
The Legal Aid Society, the nation's oldest and largest social justice legal services organization, has staff attorney positions in the Criminal Defense Practice for the Fall 2026 class. The Criminal Defense Practice is…
Staff Attorney Immigration Law Unit, Detained Removal Defense
The Legal Aid Society’s Civil Practice is seeking staff attorneys for our city-wide Immigration Law Unit (ILU) to assist with detained removal defense. As part of an initiative called the New York Immigrant Family…
Arraignment Paralegal (Manhattan)
The Criminal Defense Practice has an immediate opening for an Arraignment Paralegal. The Paralegal will provide arraignment coverage in the Manhattan Criminal Court, with the following schedule: Monday ‐ Wednesday…
Supervising Attorney, Prisoners’ Rights Project (PRP)
The Legal Aid Society ‘s Criminal Defense Practice seeks an experienced, committed and talented lawyer to join a team of skilled advocates as a Supervising Attorney in the Prisoners’ Rights Project (PRP). The…
Paralegal Casehandler, Intake – Access to Benefits (A2B)
The Legal Aid Society’s Civil Practice is seeking one Intake Paralegal Casehandler to join our Citywide Intake Unit. The Access to Benefits Helpline (A2B) serves as an intake line for all inquiries regarding consumer…
Staff Attorney, Criminal Defense (Felony Experience)
The Legal Aid Society, the nation's oldest and largest social justice legal services organization, has immediate openings for dedicated, passionate Staff Attorneys in the Criminal Defense Practice Trial offices…
Supervising Attorney, Emergency Response Team (ERT)
Subject to continued funding and staffing priorities, the City-wide Housing Practice at The Legal Aid Society is seeking Supervising Attorneys to join our brand-new Emergency Response Teams (ERT) in The Bronx…
Supervising Attorney – Criminal Appeals Bureau (CAB)
The Criminal Appeals Bureau (CAB) of The Legal Aid Society provides legal representation for people who have been convicted of a crime and cannot afford to pay an attorney. CAB is the largest post-conviction public…
Paralegal II
The Criminal Defense Practice has one opening for a full-time Paralegal II to provide client services in the Manhattan office. ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES Research, digest, and outline case records (e.g. medical,…