Chicago Transit Authority · 14 hours ago
2026-2027 Yearlong Paralegal Extern-Torts
USA-Illinois-Chicago
Full-time
Hybrid
New GradChicago Transit Authority is the second largest transit system in the country! They are offering a year-long internship for students to gain valuable work experience under the supervision of an attorney, focusing on legal research and compliance tasks.
CommunitiesCustomer ServicePublic TransportationTransportationTravel
Responsibilities
Draft responses to discovery requests
Abstract depositions and personal files
Conduct online legal research
Qualification
Required
Full-time enrollment status in a degree program at an accredited college or university
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
Preferred
Preferred Major(s): Paralegal Studies
Preferred Level of Education: College junior and above
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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