The Legal Aid Society

The Legal Aid Society’s Civil Practice is seeking a Supervising Attorney for our Civil Training and Professional Development team to assist with general civil legal services-specific trainings for our Civil Practice, with a particular focus on providing training and professional development to our Citywide Civil Units (CCU) including the Economic Equities Project (Community Development Unit, Consumer Law Unit, Predatory Lending and Foreclosure Project, and Tax Law Unit), Education Law Practice, Employment Law Unit, Government Benefits & Disability Advocacy Project, Family Law/DV Unit, and Health Law Unit. The Supervising Attorney will also play a pivotal role within the Statewide Training Center initiative. In consultation with management, the Supervising Attorney will take the lead in evaluating current training needs and developing protocols and strategies to respond to changing needs for the CCU teams and statewide for these topics. Applicants should have a...

The Legal Aid Society houses the largest post-conviction public defense practice in New York City, annually providing holistic, client-centered representation to over 1,000 people with misdemeanor, felony, and homicide convictions.  We represent low-income people in all five boroughs who are challenging their criminal convictions on appeal or in other post-conviction proceedings. The Wrongful Conviction Unit (WCU) specifically seeks to exonerate individuals wrongfully convicted of crimes. Our work includes reinvestigating cases, advocating to the Conviction Review Units at the District Attorney’s Offices and litigating the claims in Supreme and Appellate Courts. The Supervising Attorney for the Wrongful Conviction Unit will lead a team of five staff attorneys, three paralegals, and two investigators to ensure that the highest level of representation is provided to all clients. The Supervising Attorney is responsible for managing workflow, guiding and...

The Legal Aid Society is the nation’s oldest and largest social justice law firm. We are united in one simple but powerful belief: that no New Yorker should be denied the right to equal justice. The Legal Aid Society advances its mission through rigorous client representation in a myriad of courts, community education, class action and impact litigation, and systemic law and policy reform. The Legal Aid Society is seeking a data-driven and detail-oriented professional to join our Development Department as the Development Associate. Reporting to the Director of Development Operations, the Associate is one of three data-focused positions on the Development Operations team, who together are responsible for supporting the data management of the organization's fundraising revenue. The Associate will partner closely with the entire Development Team, including the Major Gifts, Institutional Giving, and Donor Communications units. This role will provide critical support to the...

The Legal Aid Society has an immediate opening for an anchor attorney in citywide Homicide Defense Task Force (HDTF) . The anchor attorney will handle homicide cases exclusively and assist the Attorney-in-Charge of HDTF in providing leadership and mentorship to all homicide certified attorneys, and other interdisciplinary team members. ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES Represent clients charged with homicide offenses Mentor, support, and provide opportunities for attorneys to second seat homicide trials Assist the Attorney-in-Charge in providing support mentorship and daily administration for other HDTF attorneys, mitigation specialists, paralegal case handlers and investigators in the boroughs Establish the vision and strategies for the HDTF to achieve high quality legal representation and optimal outcomes for clients charged with homicide offenses Attend required trainings Other duties as assigned QUALIFICATIONS Required qualifications:...

The Legal Aid Society’s Civil Practice is seeking an experienced and talented lawyer with a deep commitment to public interest practice and policy to join a dedicated Housing team as the Supervising Attorney of the Elder Law Unit-Bronx. The ideal candidate will also have a passion for representing the most vulnerable clients and in multidisciplinary collaboration ensuring the seniors we represent not only preserve their tenancies but continue to live in the community healthy and safely long after their eviction case has ended. The Legal Aid Society has a long history of providing eviction defense services to seniors. The Elder Law Unit (ELU) is a city-wide unit with teams in both the Bronx and Brooklyn. The ELU is comprised of a multi-disciplinary team, including attorneys, social workers and paralegal casehandlers, specializing in eviction defense for seniors. The ELU recognizes that the preservation of housing for a senior often involves many intersecting medical,...

The Legal Aid Society’s Criminal Defense Practice has an opening for a Mitigation Specialist in the Queens office of the Adolescent Intervention and Diversion Program. The Adolescent Intervention and Diversion Program specializes in working with adolescents who are charged as adults in criminal and Supreme court matters. These client’s range in age from 13 to 18 years old and often have experienced a multitude of traumas including childhood neglect and abuse, long term poverty, educational disruptions, mental illness, substance abuse, physical illness, and developmental and intellectual disabilities. These experiences not only impact their functioning level, but also provide mitigating circumstances that must be incorporated in the defense advocacy. The Mitigation Specialist works directly with an assigned AID attorney to strategize a plan that incorporates both legal and therapeutic approaches to mitigate the court case and meet the individualized needs of the adolescent...

Under the supervision of the Director of Employee Relations, this position plays a critical role in supporting an organizational culture that promotes productive work behaviors and communications, facilitating effective dialogue between employees and management, resolves workplace conflict, and processing ADA workplace accommodations. Work responsibilities include: conduct employee investigations, provide employee case management, and reporting; provide investigative files, summaries and recommendations related to policy violations based on facts and evidence; facilitate ADA accommodation requests; collaborate with HR team members and provide day-to-day guidance on matters relating to performance management, disciplinary actions, and organizational policies & procedures. ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES Complaints and Investigations Conduct investigations in response to a range of employee relations concerns, including harassment, discrimination,...

The Legal Aid Society houses the largest post-conviction public defense practice in New York City, annually providing holistic, client-centered representation to over 1,000 people with misdemeanor, felony, and homicide convictions. We represent low-income people in all five boroughs who are challenging their criminal convictions on appeal or in other post-conviction proceedings. The Wrongful Conviction Unit (WCU) specifically seeks to exonerate individuals wrongfully convicted of crimes. Our work includes reinvestigating cases, advocating to the Conviction Review Units at the District Attorney’s Offices and litigating the claims in Supreme and Appellate Courts. The Supervising Attorney for the Wrongful Conviction Unit will lead a team of five staff attorneys, three paralegals, and two investigators to ensure that the highest level of representation is provided to all clients. The Supervising Attorney is responsible for managing workflow, guiding and developing staff, and...

The Legal Aid Society (LAS) has an annual revenue of more than $400 million in restricted City, State and unrestricted development revenue to fund its three practice areas, Criminal Defense, Juvenile Rights and Civil Legal Services. The Senior Financial Planning & Analysis Analyst works closely with the Manager of FP&A to execute the organizations financial strategy, primarily funded by government funding agencies and private foundations. This role assists the Manager in overseeing and managing the financial planning and analysis team, providing essential financial analysis for annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and multi-year finance planning. The position will work collaboratively with other Departments within the Legal Aid Society including but not limited to Payroll, Grants and Contracts, Accounting, Accounts Payable, Development, Human Resources, Facilities, Legal and IT. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in financial analysis,...

The Legal Aid Society, the nation’s largest and oldest public defense and civil legal services provider is dedicated to a simple yet powerful mission: ensuring that no individual is denied the right to equal justice. For 150 years, we have protected, defended, and advocated for those who have struggled in silence for far too long – working on the front lines and behind the scenes to offer the people we serve the exceptional legal services they deserve. Through our Civil, Criminal Defense, and Juvenile Rights Practices, we offer an unmatched depth and breadth of legal expertise to vulnerable New Yorkers every year in over 200,000 individual legal matters while also impacting millions with effective advocacy, impact litigation and legislative agenda. We are dedicated to blunting the impact of poverty on individuals, families, and communities. The Legal Aid Society (LAS) has an annual revenue of more than $400 million in restricted City, State, and unrestricted development...

The Legal Aid Society’s Civil Practice has one Temporary Paralegal Casehandler position available in the Law Reform Unit. This one-year assignment will be focusing on systemic reforms and a range of affirmative work relating primarily to supportive housing and Source of Income discrimination, but may also involve issues related to homelessness, housing, health, public benefits, immigration and other issues if consistent with the needs of the Law Reform Unit. This position is funded through a temporary grant, and the continuation of the position is dependent on funding availability. The position is funded for an initial period of 12 months, with the possibility of extension based on continued funding and project needs. If funding is not continued, the Paralegal Casehandler will be eligible to apply for other internal positions or be transferred into a comparable position. ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES Conduct intake/client interviews, provide advice and...

The Legal Aid Society’s Criminal Defense Practice seeks a visionary and justice-driven Attorney-in-Charge (AIC) to lead its Bronx County Trial Office. This role is ideal for a dynamic leader who is deeply committed to trial litigation and advocacy, racial justice and equity, transformative public defense, and the growth and empowerment of interdisciplinary teams. The AIC will guide and collaborate with a diverse staff of attorneys, social workers, paralegals, and support professionals, fostering a culture of excellence, inclusion, and continuous learning. With a strong foundation in trial advocacy and team leadership, the AIC will champion exceptional defense representation that centers on the dignity and humanity of every client. This position is not only about managing operations, but also about inspiring a new generation of public defenders, investing in their professional development, and ensuring an affirming workplace. The AIC will collaborate across The Legal Aid...

The Prisoners’ Rights Project of The Legal Aid Society seeks an experienced attorney to join its growing team of advocates in the fight to defend and expand the rights of incarcerated New Yorkers. Since its founding in 1971, the Prisoners’ Rights Project (PRP) has been at the forefront of efforts to improve conditions in New York City jails and New York state prisons through systemic litigation and advocacy. Working in collaboration with Legal Aid’s other practices, the PRP’s team of attorneys and paralegals prioritizes a range of issues impacting incarcerated New Yorkers, including issues related to excessive force, solitary confinement, sexual abuse, inadequate medical and mental health care, education access, and discrimination against people with disabilities and LGBTQI people. Read more about the Project’s work here. The staff attorneys will work on the full range of the Project’s priorities in city jails and state prisons. Responsibilities will include...

The Legal Aid Society’s Civil Practice is seeking a Temporary Housing Coordinator to join the Housing Justice Unit in the Intake & Helplines team. Reporting to the Director of Innovative Housing Initiatives and Director of Intake, the Temporary Housing Coordinator will work with the Housing/Housing Benefits Supervising Attorneys; Office Managers and their teams; case handlers; and the Civil Grants & Contracts Team to ensure quality assurance for all housing and related benefits cases in the borough. The Temporary Housing Coordinator will also work with the Housing Director, Housing Data Manager, Housing/Housing Benefits Supervising Attorneys, Grants & Contracts, and the Office Management team to establish efficient systems for data collection and updates. This position is funded through a temporary grant, and the continuation of the position is dependent on funding availability. The position is funded for an initial period of 12 months, with the possibility...

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 Unity Project (NYIFUP), ILU represents detained clients in removal and bond proceedings before the Immigration Court, the Board of Immigration Appeals, related proceedings before the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”) and, when appropriate, in Family Court proceedings. NYIFUP is the nation’s first universal representation program for immigrants detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and is a collaboration between Legal Aid, Brooklyn Defender Services, and The Bronx Defenders. ILU also represents NYIFUP clients who are released from custody and continue to meet income eligibility requirements. ILU is a recognized leader in providing high-quality representation to non-citizens in all five boroughs of New York City and...

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 practice and developing new protocols and strategies to respond to changing needs. Applicants should have a demonstrated commitment to interdisciplinary practice and decision-making, prior supervisory responsibility, and substantive experience in working with adults in the criminal justice system. ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES Provide individual social work supervision to assigned staff Create and support new approaches to meeting staff and client needs Monitor social work practice and caseloads Participate in decisions regarding allocation of social work resources Ensure accountability and maintenance of practice standards Identify and create opportunities for staff development Provide emergency office and case coverage...

The Legal Aid Society has openings for Staff Attorneys in the Criminal Appeals Bureau (CAB) unit, to start in or around September 2026. CAB provides legal representation for people who have been convicted of a crime and cannot afford to pay an attorney. CAB is the largest post-conviction public defender in New York City, annually serving over 1,000 people with misdemeanor and felony convictions. Through our appellate practice, CAB advocates against the unjust and illegal judgments in the criminal legal system. CAB’s model of litigation provides well-researched and rigorous legal advocacy while centering our clients and their stories in the process. Additionally, CAB’s holistic practice, in partnership with the many other units of The Legal Aid Society, addresses both the direct and the collateral consequences that profoundly impact a person after their conviction. CAB staff attorneys are responsible for managing a large and diverse caseload, including appellate...

The Legal Aid Society’s Civil Practice has Temporary Paralegal I positions available to support the Housing Justice Helpline and the Emergency Response (ERT) team s . The Temporary Helpline Paralegal 1 plays a key role in assisting both the Helpline and ERT by providing high-volume data entry, archiving, and case management support. When appropriate , the Paralegal may also make referrals to relevant external agencies. In this role, the Paralegal will perform a wide range of tasks essential to the efficient operation of the teams, including general administrative support. The position may also require occasional work at other Legal Aid Society offices or intake locations. This position is funded through a temporary grant, and the continuation of the position is dependent on funding availability. The position is funded for an initial period of 12 months, with the possibility of extension based on continued funding and project needs. If funding is not continued, the...

The Legal Aid Society’s Civil Practice is seeking experienced and talented lawyers with a deep commitment to public interest practice and policy to join a dedicated Housing team as a Supervising Attorney in our Housing Justice Unit – Tenant Defense. The Housing Justice Unit- Tenant Defense has community-based offices in each of the boroughs. The Supervising Attorney could be placed in any of our Neighborhood Offices. The Civil Practice’s Housing Justice Unit – Tenant Defense provides both eviction defense and affirmative litigation strategies to help advocate for our clients. Our Housing practice handles a broad range of individual tenant representation at the trial and appellate levels, including holdovers, nonpayment proceedings, HPs, Housing Authority administrative hearings, and state and federal court appeals, while our Housing Justice Unit - Group Advocacy practice represents low-income tenant associations and tenant groups in proceedings to enforce the housing...

The Legal Aid Society’s Civil Practice is seeking a Staff Attorney to join the citywide Immigration Law Unit’s Youth Project team . The Immigration Law Unit of The Legal Aid Society is a recognized leader in the delivery of legal services to immigrants in all five boroughs of New York City and surrounding counties within the New York District of the USCIS. The Unit provides low-income New Yorkers with free comprehensive immigration services ranging from deportation defense to adjustment of status to legal permanent residence and citizenship applications. The Unit specializes in the intersection between immigration and criminal law and works collaboratively with all practice areas to serve the society’s diverse immigrant clients through a comprehensive service model. Unit staff represent immigrants before USCIS, immigration judges in removal proceedings, and the Board of Immigration Appeals, as well as in federal court on habeas corpus petitions, petitions for review,...

The Immigration Law Unit (ILU) in The Legal Aid Society’s Civil Practice is a recognized leader in providing high-quality representation to non-citizens in all five boroughs of New York City and surrounding counties. Our staff of almost 100 attorneys, social workers, and paralegals across six different projects and initiatives works collaboratively to provide client-centered, interdisciplinary, and comprehensive legal services. The ILU is seeking a Staff Attorney to work in its Federal Litigation team. The Staff Attorney will represent low-income clients before the U.S. District Courts and the U.S. Courts of Appeals to safeguard immigrants’ constitutional rights and ensure that immigration laws are accurately interpreted and fairly applied. The Staff Attorney will work closely with colleagues, as well as the clients they represent, to identify federal court interventions to address our clients’ needs. The Staff Attorney’s essential duties will include undertaking...

The Legal Aid Society is the nation’s oldest and largest social justice law firm. We are united in one simple but powerful belief: that no New Yorker should be denied the right to equal justice. The Legal Aid Society advances its mission through rigorous client representation in a myriad of courts, community education, class action and impact litigation, and systemic law and policy reform. The Legal Aid Society is seeking a data-driven and detail-oriented professional to join our Development Department as the Development Associate. Reporting to the Director of Development Operations, the Associate is one of three data-focused positions on the Development Operations team, who together are responsible for supporting the data management of the organization's fundraising revenue. The Associate will partner closely with the entire Development Team, including the Major Gifts, Institutional Giving, and Donor Communications units. This role will provide critical support to the...