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Chicago Park District · 2 days ago

Intern (Legal) Seasonal

positionChicago, IL, United States
timeInternship
remoteOnsite
seniorityIntern
money$21.03/hr - $21.03/hr
Chicago Park District is offering a Summer Legal Intern Program for law students to work on substantive legal assignments under the supervision of a Park District attorney. The role includes performing legal research, drafting legal memoranda, and participating in various legal tasks related to personal injury, labor and employment, procurement, real estate, and municipal financing.
Event ManagementGovernmentNon ProfitParksRecreation
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Responsibilities

Perform legal research and draft legal memoranda; draft motions; review discovery; prepare for and attend depositions and court hearings; draft and review contracts and other legal documents in a variety of practice areas, including but not limited to personal injury, labor and employment, procurement, real estate and municipal financing; and participate in other litigation or transactional matters as assigned
Work in a professional environment, building workplace skills and gaining valuable experience in preparation for future employment
A law student with a license under Supreme Court Rule 711 may appear before the court under the supervision of a Park District attorney

Qualification

Legal researchLegal writingCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsClerical work

Required

Enrolled in a degree-seeking program in an accredited college or university
Citizen or national of the United States, or otherwise legally authorized to work in the United States

Preferred

Student in good academic standing who has completed their second year of law school. GPA of 3.0 or higher
Students with an interest in Labor and Employment Law are especially encouraged to apply

Company

Chicago Park District

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Chicago Park District is a nonprofit organization that renders programs, day camps, parks, recreation, cultural & event management services.
dateFounded in 1934
location
Chicago, Illinois, USA
people-size1001-5000 employees
web-link
https://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$0.01M
Key Investors
ComEd (Commonwealth Edison),Openlands
2025-08-19Grant· $0.01M

Leadership Team

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Rosa Escareno
General Superintendent and CEO
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Steve Lux
Chief Financial Officer
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Recent News

Business Wire
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