Legal Services Fellow

Hourly Rate: $25 per hour

Function of the Position: Assisting CTA’s Legal Department with corporate legal functions.
Critical Duties and Responsibilities: (List the most critical duties and responsibilities of the position from most critical to least critical.)

• Conduct legal research on antitrust, data privacy, gaming laws and other areas
• Assist with contracts process to include:
  • Processing of draft contracts including proofing, routing, editing and monitoring execution.
  • Assisting staff in implementation of contract management software. 
  • Maintain files. 
• Assist with the intellectual property process to include
  • Draft cease and desist letters
  • Assist with enforcement actions
  • Assist with legal research and other activities related to new branding campaign 
  • Maintain files
• Assist with discovery requests
• Provide a strong level of customer service

Handle projects and other duties with the Legal Department as needed. 

Work Experience: Previous experience working in a professional setting.

Education/Training:

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Completion of at least one (1) year of law school required. 
• Coursework in corporate and contracts law preferred.

Skills/Capabilities/Technical:

• Knowledge of legal terminology and formats required. 
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Adobe Acrobat. 
• Team oriented attitude preferred. 
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to multi-task. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 
• Ability to maintain confidential information appropriately. 
• Ability to meet demanding deadlines and balance multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.