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We believe that everybody who’s a part of our team should be supported to develop to their fullest potential. The conditions that allow for that are our unique culture.
We know that our people are the cornerstone of our success. The Legal Aid Society employees come from different countries, backgrounds, and cultures. If you join us, you’ll be rewarded for a job well done, will have opportunities to develop your knowledge and skills, and will be respected and valued.
When you start a career with us, you’ll be joining an organization with a rich history in legal innovation, advocacy, and continuous reinvention that sets the standard amongst our peers.
Everything we do at The Legal Aid society is about making life better for people around the country. How? By creating meaningful innovations that solve a range of legal challenges big and small. We keep our legacy in motion by living our core beliefs and we are moving our culture and opportunities to embrace the challenges of the future by strategizing for them today.
Our culture fosters individual talent and values constructive feedback and lifelong learning in our Civil, Criminal and Juvenile Rights Practices. Motivating our employees by ensuring they are not afraid to make mistakes and learn from them is a core value we believe in. Different points of view, qualities, experiences, and cultural perspectives give us the vision and innovation that are so essential to our success and keep us expressly committed to the diversity of our workforce.
Impactful, important work happens every day at The Legal Aid Society through the collaboration of talented people. When the focus is on the mission we share, opportunities to innovate and expand beyond your role happen. Following your passions here leads to broader horizons!
We find that our employees are dedicated and passionate about advocating and assisting our clients, as well as having an impact on law reform. That’s why we look to attract people who share an interest in providing services to the under-served community, to ensure that they have a fighting chance of receiving justice in an environment that can be unjust.
The Legal Aid Society is a place where you will not only contribute to and work toward our mission, but also where you will develop and hone your skills in your area of expertise. If you are looking to work in the legal field, and have a desire and commitment to work in public interest law, The Legal Aid Society is the perfect place for you.