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2026-2027 Yearlong Paralegal Extern-Torts - ( 26000022 )
Description
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 selected will receive course credit while gaining hands-on experience under the supervision 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:
Qualifications
Educational Experience/Requirements:
Applicants, if hired,must comply with CTA's residency ordinance.
CTA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
No employee or applicant for employment will be discriminated against because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, ancestry, age, unfavorable military discharge, disability or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws; except where a bona fide occupational qualification exists We are committed to providing an inclusive environment for our workforce and supporting the communities we serve. CTA will make reasonable accommodations for the known disabilities of otherwise qualified applicants for employment as well as its employees, unless undue hardship would result. If you require an accommodation in the application or hiring process, please contact arc@transitchicago.com prior to the submission of your application or upon notification of your actual test date. CTA will work with you to determine if an accommodation can be provided.
Primary Location : USA-Illinois-Chicago
Job : Internship
Job Posting : Feb 24, 2026, 3:02:15 PM
Position Type: : Part-time Temporary (PTT)
Req ID: 26000022
If you have questions about this posting, please contact support@lensa.com
2026-2027 Yearlong Paralegal Extern-Torts - ( 26000022 )
Description
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 selected will receive course credit while gaining hands-on experience under the supervision 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:
- Draft responses to discovery requests.
- Abstract depositions and personal files.
- Conduct online legal research.
Qualifications
Educational Experience/Requirements:
- Preferred Major(s): Paralegal Studies
- Preferred Level of Education: College junior and above
- Required enrollment status: Full-time (as defined by the academic institution) in a degree program at an accredited college or university
- 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
- Strong Microsoft Office and computer skills.
- 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.
Applicants, if hired,must comply with CTA's residency ordinance.
CTA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
No employee or applicant for employment will be discriminated against because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, ancestry, age, unfavorable military discharge, disability or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws; except where a bona fide occupational qualification exists We are committed to providing an inclusive environment for our workforce and supporting the communities we serve. CTA will make reasonable accommodations for the known disabilities of otherwise qualified applicants for employment as well as its employees, unless undue hardship would result. If you require an accommodation in the application or hiring process, please contact arc@transitchicago.com prior to the submission of your application or upon notification of your actual test date. CTA will work with you to determine if an accommodation can be provided.
Primary Location : USA-Illinois-Chicago
Job : Internship
Job Posting : Feb 24, 2026, 3:02:15 PM
Position Type: : Part-time Temporary (PTT)
Req ID: 26000022
If you have questions about this posting, please contact support@lensa.com