Location: Arlington Heights
Office: Office of Executive Director
Department: General Counsel
Company Overview:
Pace is the premier suburban transit provider, safely and efficiently moving people to work, school, and other regional destinations. Pace’s family of public transportation offers affordable and environmentally responsible transit options for the residents of 274 municipalities in Cook, Will, DuPage, Kane, Lake, and McHenry counties. The backbone of Chicago’s suburbs, Pace serves tens of thousands of daily riders. One of the largest bus services in North America, Pace covers 3,677 square miles, an area nearly the size of the state of Connecticut and about 15 times the size of the City of Chicago. Pace’s innovative approach to public transportation gives the agency a national reputation as an industry leader.
Job Description:
Under the direction of the General Counsel, the summer legal intern will assist the Pace Legal Department with litigation and conduct legal research under the supervision of a Pace attorney. The summer legal intern will learn practical aspects of litigation in the area of transit law, improve their legal research, writing and analysis skills, and hone their litigation skills.
Term of Internship:
June 2, 2025 - August 15, 2025
Qualifications:
Age:
18+.
Education:
Bachelor’s degree.
Experience (how many years, what specific experience):
Must have completed first or second year of law school.
Certifications:
Illinois Supreme Court Rule 711 license preferred.
Proficiencies:
Must demonstrate proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook applications and Adobe Acrobat.
Physical Requirements:
Must be able to sit for extended periods of time, type, and travel throughout the Pace service area and to courthouses in the Metropolitan Chicago region.
Work Location:
Pace Headquarters, 550 W. Algonquin Rd., Arlington Heights, IL 60005.
Working Conditions:
The position is based in an office setting with standard office equipment. The typical workday is conducted over an 8-hour period and can begin as early as 7:00 am and end no later than 6:00 pm, Monday through Friday. However, the business needs of Pace may result in work schedules outside the typical hours/workdays. This position is not eligible for hybrid or remote telecommuting.
Salary:
$23/hr.
Benefits:
Regional Ride Pass for free transportation on Metra, CTA, and Pace.
Pace is committed to ensuring that our career website and recruiting process are accessible to all individuals. If you encounter difficulties or limitations in using or accessing our online application, or if you require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, participate in interviews, complete any pre-employment testing, or engage in any other aspect of the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to Devlin.collins@pacebus.com.
Pace is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. It is our policy to fill vacant positions with qualified candidates without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, gender identity, disability, or any protected categories, assuming an individual can perform the essential functions of the job with or without accommodation.
