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
Finance Operations Project Manager
Leads cross-functional projects across Finance, IT, and Facilities at a nonprofit legal services organization, covering asset/inventory management, procurement, and grant/audit compliance, and supports finance system implementations. Day to day: project planning, process improvement, documentation, and reporting using Microsoft 365, Excel, NetSuite, and Ramp.