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…
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…
Paralegal Casehandler, Immigration Law Unit - Detained Removal Defense
The Legal Aid Society’s Civil Practice is seeking a Paralegal Casehandler to join the citywide Immigration Law Unit’s New York Immigrant Family Unity Project (NYIFUP), focusing on detained removal defense. The…
Staff Attorney, Immigration Law Unit
The Legal Aid Society’s Civil Practice is seeking a Staff Attorney to join the Legal Clinics team within its Immigration Law Unit (ILU). This position will assist in ILU’s limited scope legal clinic and community…
Intake Coordinator, Immigration Law Unit
ILU is seeking an intake coordinator to support referrals to the Unit and initial intake processes, including conducting initial client communications and providing administrative support for client-facing work. This…
Staff Attorney, Non-Detained Removal Defense (IOI)
The Legal Aid Society’s Civil Practice is seeking a Staff Attorney to join the citywide Immigration Law Unit’s non-detained removal defense team. The Immigration Law Unit (ILU) is a recognized leader in providing…
Supervising Attorney, Immigration Law Unit – Non-Detained Removal Defense Team
The Legal Aid Society’s Civil Practice is seeking a Supervising Attorney to join the citywide Immigration Law Unit’s Non-Detained Removal Defense team. The Immigration Law Unit (ILU) in The Legal Aid Society’s Civil…
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…