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

CompanyChicago Transit Authority
LocationNot specified
Work ModeOn Site
PostedFebruary 2, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
Interns will coordinate with departments to find and review documents, apply exemptions, redact sensitive information, and draft responses. They will also conduct legal research on FOIA and Privacy Act issues and assist with applying exemptions.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
6412
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
15 hours
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About The Company
Our mission is to deliver quality, affordable transit services that link people, jobs and communities. Chicago Transit Authority employees keep nearly 1.7 million people in Chicago and 35 suburbs moving every weekday. The success of our transit system is a direct result of our skilled and dedicated workforce. Our employees keep Chicago moving. So can you. Join the CTA family by visiting our careers page at transitchicago.com/careers! For questions about our career opportunities or your application, email us at CTACareers@transitchicago.com. Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Network at https://transitchicago.jobs.net/join?joinpath=Exportablejoin.
About the Role

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.

     

Key Skills
Microsoft OfficeComputer SkillsSharePointVerbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationAnalytical SkillsCritical ThinkingOrganizational SkillsAttention to DetailProject Management
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