Our Commitment to Justice
At Legal Services NYC, we strive to embody the call to “demand justice.” Our mission to fight poverty is inseparable from our commitment to fairness, access, belonging, and excellence—values that shape both our work and our culture. Guided by these principles, we take a comprehensive, intersectional approach that embraces people of all backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences.
Our clients are not defined by their legal struggles
At Legal Services NYC, we believe that just because you don’t have a high income doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t get high-quality legal help. Our advocacy and services reflect the diverse needs of the communities we serve and we work to reduce systemic barriers and expand access to justice.
Our clients are our partners – they bring solutions to some of the hardest legal and social obstacles, and our role is to listen, engage, and advocate for the solutions they need. We endeavor to treat each client with the compassion, dignity and respect they deserve. We also build and leverage relationships with community based organizations and advocates to achieve better outcomes.
As we fight for justice for our clients and community we encourage our staff to acknowledge their own cultural values, beliefs, and preconceptions and take appropriate steps to challenge those biases in the interest of better serving our clients. We regularly employ resources such as interpreters and other experts to ensure that we are providing our clients with thorough and effective representation.
We are committed to our staff
At LSNYC, we embrace equity and challenge injustice, internally and externally, in partnership with clients, low-income communities, and other allies. Our dedicated staff come from many backgrounds, cultures, and experiences and represent the communities we serve, from our executive leadership team to our support staff. Our goal is to foster belonging and promote an inclusive environment in which all employees are able to: perform at their best; feel valued, respected, and motivated; share views and ideas for continuous improvement; access professional development, leadership, and learning opportunities; and work collaboratively to cultivate a supportive, client-centered environment and culture.
Join us. Demand Justice.
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