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Your Career Journey with Her Justice

Join a team committed to building safer, freer futures for women and families in New York — and supporting each other along the way

Why work with Her Justice?

Are you passionate about advancing gender, racial, and economic justice? Do you believe in the power of legal advocacy to transform lives? Come work with us! 

Her Justice connects women and gender diverse New Yorkers living in poverty with free legal help in family, matrimonial, immigration, and coerced debt matters.

Through the power of pro bono and policy advocacy, we help clients move forward — while building a stronger civil justice system.

Behind that work is a collaborative team of attorneys, social workers, policy experts, communicators, fundraisers, and operations professionals. Together, we foster a people-centered work culture grounded in respect, equity, and care.

“I joined Her Justice in 2020 during a time of widespread crisis…and yet, one thing has been certain all along: Her Justice is dedicated to excellence in every part of their work.”

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There are many ways to work with Her Justice. Find the path that’s right for you.

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Our values

Our values are the foundation of how we work — internally and externally. 

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Justice

We advocate for the fairest individual and systemic outcomes for our clients and are committed to closing the civil justice gap for women living in poverty.

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Community

We cultivate belonging through intentional collaboration with clients, volunteers, partners, and one another in ways that are inclusive, safe, and empowering.

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Empathy

We lead with compassion and patience, grounding our work in the lived experiences of the people we serve and the colleagues we work alongside.

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Integrity

We act with honesty, transparency, and accountability to uphold our mission and commitments.

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Respect

We honor the dignity, identity, and boundaries of every client, partner, and team member.

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See the difference we make

Learn how legal representation, policy advocacy, and deep partnerships come together to create lasting change. 

Our Impact