Law Clerk
About The Position
CarMax seeks a motivated self-starter with strong academic credentials to join its in-house Legal team as a law clerk. CarMax’s Legal team supports the company’s longstanding dedication to providing customers a best-in-class car buying experience. The team helps CarMax navigate extensive regulatory requirements in more than 40 states. The law clerk will be part of the CarMax Operations Legal Advisors team which advises CarMax’s main business operations, including but not limited to, retail motor vehicle sales, wholesale motor vehicle sales, Product teams, vehicle service and repair, marketing, and logistics. The law clerk serves as an integral part of the Legal team and will work closely with another law clerk. The opportunity provides hands-on experience with a wide variety business law practice areas and is great for those who may be interested in the in-house/corporate practice of law. Candidate will work remotely assisting CarMax attorneys with research on diverse legal matters in a highly collaborative environment. Richmond area candidates will have the opportunity to work hybrid in the CarMax Home Office. While the position primarily supports the CarMax Operations Legal Advisors team, the law clerks have opportunities to work on projects from the entire Legal department (i.e. commercial contracting, corporate governance, labor and employment, data privacy, etc.). Sample projects from previous years include: Research and analyze multi-state statutory and regulatory changes related to motor vehicle dealer operations Assist with drafting motion for summary judgment in an employment law case Research state-based lobbying requirements Draft contract for third-party services Analyze local ordinances related to wholesale auction operations Complete legal checklists for new store openings
Requirements
- LexisNexis research skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Interest in the intersection of business and law
- Ability to work full time during the summer and part time during the school year (12-15 hours per week) is required
Nice To Haves
- Experience preparing research memoranda
- General understanding of business issues and/or business experience strongly preferred
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
