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
Investigator Supervisor
The Legal Aid Society, the nation’s oldest and largest social justice legal services organization, has an immediate opening an Investigator Supervisor, for its Homicide Defense Task Force (HDTF) and Specialized Units…
Non-Attorney Volunteer - Pro Bono
The Legal Aid Society has openings for Non-Attorney volunteers to work in our Pro Bono Practice. Legal Aid’s Pro Bono practice works with Volunteers to expand our ability to provide legal services to a greater number…
Attorney Volunteer - Pro Bono
The Legal Aid Society works with Attorney volunteers in the Pro Bono p ractice to expand our ability to provide legal services to a greater number of clients and communities. Our Volunteer Program is based on the…
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…