Careers

The Legal Aid Society is one of the largest and busiest law firms in New York City. It is a law firm for low income New Yorkers and more than 300,000 cases are handled each year. The employees are the core of this great institution--the lawyers, the social workers, the investigators, the paralegals, and the support and administrative staff. Every job and every person help make it possible for our staff to speak for low income families and individuals. The skill, the dedication, the energy and the experience of our staff are the ingredients of the Society's effectiveness.

Whether you have just graduated from college, or have many years experience in your field, consider a career with The Legal Aid Society.  As an intern, a fellow or an employee, The Legal Aid  Society offers a rewarding, stimulating and meaningful career helping New Yorkers who are most in need.

If you are interested in becoming a Legal Aid attorney, please read more about Legal Recruitment (or download the PDF brochure).

Here are some current opportunities at The Legal Aid Society:

The Society, an equal opportunity employer, is also the largest, and diverse, legal employers of any kind in the New York Metropolitan area.  We offer a competitive benefits package. 

Come help us help New York.