2026-2027 Yearlong FOIA Paralegal Intern jobs in United States
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Chicago Transit Authority · 1 day ago

2026-2027 Yearlong FOIA Paralegal Intern

positionChicago, IL
timeInternship
remoteHybrid
seniorityIntern

Chicago Transit Authority is the second largest transit system in the country, offering valuable work experience through its college internship program. The Yearlong FOIA Paralegal Intern role involves assisting in public records requests under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act and providing support in resolving FOIA compliance issues.

CommunitiesCustomer ServicePublic TransportationTransportationTravel

Responsibilities

Assist in proceedings of public records requests under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act
Learn the requirements of a Reasonable 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

Legal researchMicrosoft OfficeDocument management systemsSharePointAnalytical skillsVerbal communicationWritten communicationOrganizational skillsProject managementAttention to detail

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

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

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We deliver quality, affordable transit services that link people, jobs and communities.
dateFounded in 1947
location
Chicago, Illinois, USA
people-size10001+ employees
web-link
http://www.transitchicago.com/

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$146.1M
Key Investors
Federal Transit AdministrationU.S. Department of Transportation
2025-11-24Grant· $121.1M
2023-06-27Grant· $25M

Leadership Team

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Jeremy Fine
Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
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Bill Mooney
Chief Infrastructure Officer
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