Commission on Human Relations- PUBLIC SERVICE LEGAL INTERN: Unpaid

Job description

City of Chicago

Brandon Johnson, Mayor

Commission on Human Relations

Kenneth Gunn, Commissioner

NOTICE OF JOB OPPORTUNITY

PUBLIC SERVICE LEGAL INTERN

(Fall 2026)

Commission on Human Relations

Adjudication Division

UNPAID - TC 0407

The Commission on Human Relations (CCHR) serves as the civil rights agency

for the City of Chicago. The CCHR investigates and adjudicates discrimination

complaints; mediates community tensions; provides human relations

workshops; and assists victims of hate crimes.

The CCHR is seeking to retain a legal intern to work in its Adjudication Division

which is responsible for the investigation and adjudication of employment,

housing, public accommodations, credit, and bonding discrimination complaints.

DUTIES

* The selected candidate will meet regularly with the management staff of

the Adjudication Division 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, assist with updating these

materials, and assist with tracking and reporting discrimination data.

* Under the direction of the Deputy Commissioner, the intern will also

perform some 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.

* Performs additional duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Must be a current second- or third-year law

school student in good academic standing and enrolled in an accredited law

school.

NOTE: At the time of application, you must attach a copy of your transcripts,

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.

SUMMARY OF NECESSARY KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

* Demonstrated experience conducting legal research and writing

assignments

* Experience using legal research platforms including Westlaw or

LexisNexis

* Demonstrated problem solving and critical thinking skills

* High level of organization and attention to detail

* Intermediate skills in Microsoft Excel

* Ability to work collaboratively and cooperatively with staff

* Ability to organize, prioritize, and carry out office work with minimal

supervision

PREFERENCE: Someone who demonstrates strong communication,

organizational, critical thinking, research and writing skills. Must be willing to

work with diverse communities. Must be familiar with MS Office products.

NOTE: Current transcripts, resume, writing sample, and current letter of

enrollment verification from the school's registrar/dean confirming current

enrollment and grade level and will be required at the time of application.

RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT: City of Chicago residency is not required.

SALARY: Non-paid; may be used to satisfy academic credit requirements.

CLOSING DATE: 30 days.

INSTRUCTIONS: Interested applicants should forward resumes, cover letters,

writing samples, current enrollment verification letter and current transcripts to:

The Commission on Human Relations

Gloria Vu

Fax:

If you are a person with a disability and require reasonable

accommodation in order to participate in the application process, please

contact the City of Chicago, Department of Human Resources at 312-744-

4976 (voice) or (TTY). You may be required to provide

information to support your reasonable accommodation request.

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THE CITY OF CHICAGO IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE

ACTION EMPLOYER

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