Jobs at Legal Aid Society

Provide immigration representation for children (0-21) in family court matters: represent clients before USCIS and immigration courts, screen cases for relief (SIJS, asylum, T/U visas), draft motions and supporting evidence, conduct investigations and interviews, train and consult JRP staff, mentor trial attorneys on SIJS predicate orders, and manage caseloads within an interdisciplinary team.

Support Accounting Manager by overseeing day-to-day accounting: review general ledger, prepare GAAP financial statements, perform monthly reconciliations, manage endowment/investment accounting, participate in month-end close, prepare audit and Form 990 schedules, assist cash flow analysis, document procedures, and support process improvements and team collaboration.

Supervising Attorney will coordinate and supervise the Immigrant Opportunity Initiatives program, mentor and train attorneys and staff, provide legal oversight and strategy for non-detained removal defense and affirmative immigration matters, advise on appeals and federal litigation, manage caseloads, assist with program development, funding, reporting, and engage in policy advocacy.

Provide arraignment coverage at Manhattan Criminal Court: gather client information, interact with clients and families, access court records, conduct criminal history and conflicts checks, prepare reports, obtain and assemble court files, liaise between attorneys and clients, and scan/upload criminal court files into LAS databases.

Unpaid, part-time in-person investigatory internship (Sept 14–Dec 3, 2026). Interns manage caseloads, conduct field investigations, interview witnesses/clients, document and sketch scenes, obtain surveillance footage, perform background and social media research, prepare written reports in a case management system, serve legal documents, and travel within NYC via mass transit.

The Supervising Attorney will manage client representation in federal immigration cases, train staff, oversee legal strategies, and collaborate on national litigation efforts while maintaining high standards of legal service.

This internship involves engaging in Legal Aid's law reform work, including legal and factual research, client interviews, and contributing to legal documentation and policy reform efforts.

One-year Temporary Staff Attorney to represent homeowners in foreclosure and related state and federal litigation and advocacy. Duties include defensive and affirmative litigation, settlement conferences, client intake (including some evenings/weekends), community outreach and training, coalition and policy advocacy, working with pro bono partners, administrative tasks, and occasional NYS travel for meetings.

The Pro Bono Scholars Program offers final-year law students the opportunity to engage in full-time pro bono service while completing their academic requirements.

The Director of Special Litigation will manage a team, implement litigation strategies, and direct advocacy efforts to address systemic injustices in the criminal justice system. Responsibilities include leading litigation work, collaborating with public defenders, and engaging in coalition building for policy reform.