Jobs at Purpose. Dignity. Action. (PDA)

Legal interns/externs support the LEAD Legal Services team under attorney supervision. Responsibilities include legal research, drafting memoranda and motions, preparing litigation filings and discovery, interviewing and representing clients, and assisting with matters involving eviction, family law, reentry, immigration, criminal record vacation, and warrants. The role emphasizes harm-reduction principles, collaborative work, culturally responsive client service, and support for individuals experiencing mental illness, substance use disorder, poverty, or other barriers.