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
Paralegal Client Advocate, Juvenile Rights Trial Office
The Juvenile Rights Practice is seeking an experienced Paralegal Client Advocate to work on immigration needs for Juvenile Rights clients. The Paralegal Client Advocate (PCA) is part of an interdisciplinary team of…
Paralegal II, Criminal Trials (Citywide)
The Criminal Defense Practice has openings in all boroughs for full-time Paralegal IIs to provide client services in the Trial offices. ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES Research, digest, and outline case records (e.g.…
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…
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…
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…