Chicago Transit Authority is the second largest transit system in the country! Our college internship program offers summer and year-long internships that provide students with valuable work experience, professional development, and mentorship. Students receive exposure to the discipline of the workplace and are guided by subject matter experts who assist them in acquiring the skills, knowledge, and experience needed to perform in today’s technically demanding careers. Interns at CTA work in a range of departments across the authority.

Note\: This role is a non-paid externship. Candidates will receive course credit while gaining hands-on experience under the supervison of an attorney.

Internships are part-time (15 hours a week) during the school year and full-time (40 hours a week) during the summer.

In this role within the Office of General Counse department's Compliance, Policy, and Risk unit, interns will:

Coordinate with departments to find and review documents, apply exemptions, redact sensitive information and draft responses.
Conduct legal research on FOIA and Privacy Act issues and assist with applying exemptions.
May conduct legal research on litigated cases, case law, and statues.
Hands-on experience in legal research, assisting with FOIA requests, and other aspects of paralegal work.

Primary work location for this role\: CTA Headquarters (567 W. Lake Street, Chicago Illinois 60661)

Educational Experience/Requirements:

Preferred Major(s)\: Law, Paralegal Studies, Public Policy, Political Science, Criminal Justice or related field
Preferred Level of Education\: College graduate student
Required enrollment status\: Full-time (as defined by the academic institution) in a degree program at an accredited college or university

Physical Requirements:

The demands associated with the normal office environment
Must be able to comply with office policy to work on-site twice per week
Light physical activity, including walking outdoors and climbing stairs

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Strong Microsoft Office and computer skills.
Working knowlege of SharePoint
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Good analytical and critical thinking skills.
Proficient organizational skills with attention to detail.
Good project management skills.

Final salary will be determined in part by the qualifications of the selected candidate and may be higher or lower than target.

Applicants, if hired,must comply with CTA's residency ordinance.

CTA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

No employee or applicant for employment will be discriminated against because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, ancestry, age, unfavorable military discharge, disability or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws; except where a bona fide occupational qualification exists We are committed to providing an inclusive environment for our workforce and supporting the communities we serve. CTA will make reasonable accommodations for the known disabilities of otherwise qualified applicants for employment as well as its employees, unless undue hardship would result. If you require an accommodation in the application or hiring process, please contact arc@transitchicago.com prior to the submission of your application or upon notification of your actual test date. CTA will work with you to determine if an accommodation can be provided.

2026-2027 Yearlong Paralegal Extern-Compliance, Policy, & Risk

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