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Supervises criminal defense investigators, supports recruiting and onboarding, develops training programs, manages caseloads and investigative resources, evaluates staff performance, and promotes investigative best practices. The role carries an active caseload, assists defense teams in the field, manages schedules and reimbursements, resolves personnel concerns, supports technology improvements, and collaborates with attorneys and organizational leaders across New York City.

Leads the LGBTQ+ Law and Policy Initiative through impact litigation, legislative and policy advocacy, staff training, community engagement, public education, research, and coalition building. Develops strategies addressing systemic inequities affecting LGBTQ+ clients, supervises staff and the Name Change Clinic, supports legal teams, represents the organization publicly, and cultivates partnerships with community organizations, legislators, courts, and government agencies.

Represents low-income immigrants in federal district and appellate courts, handling habeas petitions, petitions for review, Administrative Procedure Act actions, class actions, and other affirmative litigation. Provides legal consultation and federal litigation training to staff, develops pro bono resources, collaborates with pro bono counsel and volunteers, and manages case files and databases.

Represent clients in criminal matters from arraignment through trial, plea negotiations, sentencing, and appeals. Responsibilities include felony defense litigation, bail advocacy, discovery review, suppression and pretrial hearings, jury trials, mitigation preparation, client counseling, legal research, and collaboration with investigators, social workers, specialty units, and supervising attorneys.

Supports attorneys and the Project Coordinator in detained immigration removal-defense cases. Responsibilities include maintaining case files and databases, entering data, generating reports, assisting with litigation, preparing relief applications and affidavits, gathering client documentation, providing direct client assistance, and supporting representation before USCIS. The role requires collaboration with attorneys and social workers, may involve off-site and evening work, and requires a minimum two-year commitment.

Law Reform Legal Interns support impact litigation and policy initiatives addressing systemic issues affecting Legal Aid clients. Responsibilities may include legal and factual research, client interviewing, discovery and trial practice, drafting legal papers, policy memoranda, legislative testimony, and coalition or public education work. Applicants must be second- or third-year law students with strong research, writing, communication, analytical, and organizational skills, plus a commitment to racial and social justice.

Provides immigration legal services through limited-scope clinics, including preparing applications, consulting with clients, conducting community presentations, training volunteers, identifying legal trends, and developing client resources and best practices. The attorney manages high-volume matters, collaborates with Legal Aid staff and community partners, supports grant-related data updates, and represents the organization in community settings.

Law reform legal interns support impact litigation and policy initiatives addressing systemic issues affecting Legal Aid clients. Responsibilities may include legal and factual research, client interviewing, discovery and trial practice, drafting legal papers and policy memoranda, legislative testimony, and related projects. Applicants must be second-year law students in good standing with strong research, writing, communication, analytical, and project-completion skills, plus a commitment to racial and social justice.

Provides legal consultation and representation to noncitizens in non-detained removal proceedings, affirmative immigration matters, asylum cases, USCIS matters, and Family Court SIJS proceedings. The attorney manages case files, handles a high-volume caseload, trains volunteers and law students, conducts community education, collaborates across interdisciplinary teams, and represents Legal Aid in immigrant communities.

Leads the citywide Employment Law Unit, overseeing employment litigation, direct legal services, systemic advocacy, policy reform, community partnerships, grants, and staff management. Supervises attorneys, paralegals, and managers; develops litigation strategy; ensures quality representation; manages resources and reporting; and represents the unit with community organizations, agencies, elected officials, courts, and media. The role also supports coalition-building, trainings, outreach, organizational planning, and workplace equity initiatives.