The LEGAL AID SOCIETY OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA is D.C.'s oldest and largest general civil legal services organization. Since 1932, Legal Aid lawyers have been MAKING JUSTICE REAL — in individual and systemic ways — for persons living in poverty in the District.

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HELP SOMEONE STAY SAFE AND WARM TONIGHT.
Did you know that District residents have a right to shelter when the temperature or wind chill falls below 32 degrees? As the winter chill sets in, if you see someone on the street in need of shelter or warm blankets, call the Shelter Hotline at (202) 399-7093 or dial 311. You could literally save a life.

Legal Aid is currently hiring for a Immigrant’s Rights Project Staff Attorney or Project Director, a Domestic Violence/Family Law Staff Attorney, two Legal Assistants. a Development Assistant in Development, and an IT/Operations Associate. Please go to our Employment page for more information.