2026-2027 Yearlong Paralegal Extern-Torts
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Job Location:
Chicago, IL - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
18 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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.
Educational Experience/Requirements:
- Preferred Major(s): Paralegal Studies
- Preferred Level of Education: College junior and above
- 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.
Strong Microsoft Office and computer skills.
- 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.
- Strong proofreading skills.
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.
Note: This role is a non-paid externship. Candidatesselected will receive course credit while gaining hands-on experience under the supervision 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 departments Compliance Policy and Risk unit interns will:
- Draft responses to discovery requests.
- Abstract depositions and personal files.
- Conduct online legal research.
Primary work location for this role: CTA Headquarters (567 W. Lake Street Chicago Illinois 60661)
Required Experience:
Intern
Key Skills
- Legal Drafting
- Proofreading
- Google Docs
- Organizational skills
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Word
- Case Management
- Legal Research
- Research Experience
- Paralegal
- Filing
- Writing Skills
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