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Canadian National Railway Company (CN) is looking for a highly motivated person to fulfill a full-time (40h/week) Intern, Law position in Homewood, IL from May- Aug 2025.
Job Summary
The Intern, Law works closely with the Legal department to assist in providing the highest quality, cost effective and pro-active legal services to CN to protect and promote the organization's people, business, and reputation. During the internship, the candidate works with leaders within the company on key projects.
Major Responsibilities
- Perform legal research and draft memos
- Help prepare for and attend hearings with Counsel
- Review contracts
- Assist with the preparation of department communications (e.g., gather subjects, help with the drafting and revision of the texts)
- Assist Counsel on various projects
Requirements
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)
- Knowledge of legal search databases (CanLii, Bloomberg Law, Lexis, and Nexus)
- Fluently bilingual both written and verbal (English, French)
- Collaborates with others and shares information
- Demonstrates active listening
- Applies critical thinking
- Communicates with impact
Education
- Working towards university-based Juris Doctor (JD), Bachelor of Law (LL.B.), Bachelor of Civil Law (B.C.L.), or equivalent program
Any experience/education/skills/knowledge for these above would be considered as an asset
About CN
CN is a premium railroad that sustainably generates value for ourcustomers, shareholders, employees, and stakeholders with an unwaveringcommitment to safety and service. Essential to the economy, to the customers,and to the communities it serves, CN safely transports more than 300 milliontons of natural resources, manufactured products, and finished goods throughoutNorth America every year. CN's network connects Canada's Eastern and Westerncoasts with the U.S. South through an 18,800-mile rail network. CN and itsaffiliates have been contributing to community prosperity and sustainable tradesince 1919. CN powers the North American economy and is committed to programssupporting social responsibility and environmental stewardship.
CN is an employment equity employer and we encourage all qualified candidates to apply. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only candidates under consideration will be contacted. Please monitor your email on a regular basis, as communication is primarily made through email.