JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Student Intern

{LEGAL}

Chicago Commission on Human Relations

Number of Positions: 1

NOTE: At the time of application, you must attach a copy of yourtranscripts, resume, and a writing sample for your application to be considered complete.The writing sample must be five to seven pages in length, and must demonstrate your legal research, writing, and analytical skills. If the sample is part of a larger document, please include a brief explanation of the document. Also include whether the sample was submitted for a class or for a journal article.

The Student Intern Program is for students seeking to gain knowledge of, and valuable work experience in public sector / city government operations. Work hours are flexible to meet the needs of students and city departments. These are temporary positions.

Internships are limited to one academic year. Students are limited to working one internship (lasting no more than one academic year) per City Department.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

* The selected candidate will meet regularly with the management staff of the Adjudication Division who are all attorneys to learn how to prepare legal summaries of CCHR precedential decisions for publication in the CCHR's Subject Matter Index and the Board Rulings Digest and assist with the updating of these materials.

* Under the direction of the Deputy Commissioner, the intern will also perform legal research and writing assignments.

* The intern may also be required to assist the Office of the Chair in conducting research on proposed or pending legislation and draft recommendations to the mayor.

Additional duties may be required for this position.

Work Location: Chicago Commission on Human Relations

Address: 740 N Sedgwick, 4^th Floor

Chicago IL

Hours: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.

THIS IS A TEMPORARY POSTION

MINIMUM QUALFICATIONS

Must be a student in good academic standing currently enrolled in an accredited college, university, or law school OR a student in good academic standing currently enrolled in an accredited business or data processing/ information technology school. Must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 grading scale or a 3.5 on a 5.0 grading scale. Students must maintain the required GPA throughout the duration of their employment / internship. Must be enrolled in school with a minimum of 6 credit hours (or quarter hour equivalency) throughout the duration of internship, with the exception of academic breaks, i.e. summer. Some positions may require knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications -Word, Excel and Power Point

NOTE: At the time of application, you must attach a copy of yourtranscripts, resume, and writing sample for your application to be considered complete. The writing sample must be five to seven pages in length, and must demonstrate your legal research, writing, and analytical skills. If the sample is part of a larger document, please include a brief explanation of the document. Also include whether the sample was submitted for a class or for a journal article.

Licensure, Certification, or Other Qualifications

* N/A

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS

Applicants must provide a writing sample at time of application. This position requires applicants to complete an interview. The interviewed candidate(s) possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position, based on the oral and written parts of the interview will be selected.

Preference will be given to candidates possessing the following:

* Previous experience conducting legal research and writing assignments.

* Previous Experience using legal research platforms including Westlaw or LexisNexis

* Previous experience working collaboratively as part of a team.

* Bilingual English and Spanish

* Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office.

ALL REFERENCES TO POLITICAL SPONSORSHIP OR RECOMMENDATION MUST BE OMITTED FROM ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS SUBMITTED FOR CITY EMPLOYMENT.

The City of Chicago is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Military Friendly Employer.

City of Chicago Department of Human Resources

Brandon Johnson, Mayor Commissioner

Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59 pm CST on 05/9/2024