2026-2027 Yearlong FOIA Paralegal Intern

Chicago, IL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 23 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Educational Experience/Requirements:

Preferred Major(s): Law Paralegal Studies MSMA Political Science MA Public Administration
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.
Good legal research and investigative skills.
Expereince using public record portals. (e.g. GovQA preferred)
Experience with document management systems. (e. g. CoourseLink or Imanage preferred)
Ability to interact with all levels of CTA personnel and the public.

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

Applicants if hiredmust comply with CTAs 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 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.

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 todays technically demanding careers. Interns at CTA work in a range of departments across the authority.

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 departments Compliance Policy and Risk unit interns will:

Assist in proceedings of public records requests under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act.
Learn the requirements of a Reaseonable Search and utilize them to seek out and identify records responsive to a FOIA request.
Create a FOIA process map and make suggestions for improvements based upon experience.
Assist Freedom of Information Officers in resolving FOIA compliance issues as they arise.
Organize reproduce scan and mail records as necessary.

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

Required Experience:

Intern

Educational Experience/Requirements: Preferred Major(s): Law Paralegal Studies MSMA Political Science MA Public Administration Preferred Level of Education: College graduate student Required enrollment status: Full-time (as defined by the academic institution) in a degree program at an accredi...