Chicago Transit Authority · 15 hours ago
2026-2027 Yearlong FOIA Paralegal Intern
USA-Illinois-Chicago
Internship
Hybrid
InternChicago Transit Authority is the second largest transit system in the country! They are offering a yearlong internship for college students in the Office of General Counsel's Compliance, Policy, and Risk unit, where interns will assist with public records requests and learn about FOIA compliance.
CommunitiesCustomer ServicePublic TransportationTransportationTravel
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
Required enrollment status: Full-time (as defined by the academic institution) in a degree program at an accredited college or university
Strong Microsoft Office and computer skills
Working knowledge 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
Ability to interact with all levels of CTA personnel and the public
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
Preferred
Preferred Major(s): Law, Paralegal Studies, MS/MA Political Science, MA Public Administration
Preferred Level of Education: College graduate student
Experience using public record portals. (e.g. GovQA preferred)
Experience with document management systems. (e.g. CoourseLink or Imanage preferred)
Company
Chicago Transit Authority
We deliver quality, affordable transit services that link people, jobs and communities.
Founded in 1947
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$146.1MKey Investors
Federal Transit AdministrationU.S. Department of Transportation
2025-11-24Grant· $121.1M
2023-06-27Grant· $25M
Leadership Team
Jeremy Fine
Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
Bill Mooney
Chief Infrastructure Officer
Recent News
Chicago Tribune
2026-01-23
2025-12-25
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