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
Forensic Social Worker, Juvenile Rights Trial Office
The Juvenile Rights Practice (JRP) is seeking an experienced Forensic Social Worker to work on immigration needs for Juvenile Rights clients. The Forensic Social Worker (FSW) is part of an interdisciplinary team of…
Social Work Supervisor, Holistic Services Unit
The Legal Aid Society’s Juvenile Rights Practice has an opening for a Social Work Supervisor in the Manhattan Trial Office. The Social Work Supervisor shares responsibility with other members of the borough supervisory…
Forensic Social Worker, Criminal Trials Brooklyn
The Criminal Defense Practice has two openings for a Forensic Social Worker in its Brooklyn Office to provide client services. While working closely with the Criminal Defense attorneys, the Forensic Social Worker’s…
Forensic Social Worker, Parole Revocation Defense Unit
MAJOR PURPOSE OF THE POSITION The Legal Aid Society, the largest social justice public interest law firm in New York City, has an immediate opening for a dedicated and passionate court-based Forensic Social Worker in…
Assistant Social Work Supervisor, Bronx Trial Office
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 Internship 2026-2027 (Citywide)
The Legal Aid Society is a private, not-for-profit legal services organization, the oldest and largest in the nation, dedicated since 1876 to providing quality legal representation to low-income New Yorkers. It is…
Forensic Social Worker (Queens)
The Criminal Defense Practice has one opening for a Forensic Social Worker in its Queens office to provide client services. While working closely with the Criminal Defense attorneys, the Forensic Social Worker’s (FSW)…