Join Our Team
Make a meaningful impact by providing free legal services to individuals and families across Central New York.
The Legal Aid Society of Mid-New York is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EOE) employer.
Together, We Thrive.
At LASMNY, we believe that a wide range of perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences strengthens our work and our community. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace where every individual feels respected, supported, and encouraged to contribute fully and authentically. Our culture is founded on openness, mutual trust, and collaboration, ensuring that all team members have the tools and opportunities they need to grow, succeed, and contribute to advancing our mission of equal access to justice.
Why Join LASMNY?
Working at LASMNY as a recent law school graduate offers a deeply rewarding, balanced, and sustainable entry into the legal profession. Unlike some high-pressure legal environments, we prioritize manageable caseloads and work-life balance, recognizing that attorney well-being is essential to effective advocacy.
You’ll be part of a mission-driven team here that values collaboration, reflection, and trauma-informed practice—not just for clients, but for staff as well. This means you’ll have time to build meaningful relationships with colleagues and the local legal community, develop your skills thoughtfully, and engage in systemic advocacy without burning out.
If you’re looking for a place that aligns with your values, supports your growth, and makes a tangible difference, LASMNY is a powerful place to launch your career.
We Help...
- People obtain disability benefits in New York State
- People avoid homelessness as a result of a wrongful eviction
- Low-income people stabilize their finances
We Protect...
- People and their children from domestic violence
- People from foreclosures and evictions
- People from workplace abuse on farms
We Help...
- People obtain disability benefits in New York State
- People avoid homelessness as a result of a wrongful eviction
- Low-income people stabilize their finances
We Protect...
- People and their children from domestic violence
- People from foreclosures and evictions
- People from workplace abuse on farms