Job Description
Paralegal I / Paralegal II
CarMax Auto Finance, Kennesaw, GA
About this job
The Paralegal’s primary focus is to support CarMax’s captive finance division – CarMax Auto Finance (CAF) – as part of the Finance Legal Team. The Paralegal supports the attorneys in providing legal counsel in the area of consumer credit compliance to CarMax Auto Finance, the sales finance company division of CarMax, and general business support involving: consumer affairs,
compliance initiatives, regulatory affairs, sales finance licensing and legislative monitoring. The Paralegal will work independently to assist attorneys with dispute and litigation management, research and project management, and/or contracts and vendor maintenance.
What you will do
· Support the administration of the Compliance Management Program.
· Work directly with customers and/or regulatory agencies regarding dispute filings, as directed by supervising attorney.
· Conduct factual/legal research, digest and summarize information and then compile and present findings, as directed by supervising attorney. Responsibilities include: coordinating the gathering of information from various business departments; researching federal, state, and local laws, regulations and administrative guidance; and documenting research conclusions as directed by supervising attorney.
· As specifically directed by attorneys, convey routine information to internal customers regarding legal and/or contractual issues as it relates to the day to day operations of the business.
· Act as a liaison with various internal business departments as well as with outside agencies (e.g. track and conduct follow-up on open internal issues, serve as the point of contact for assigned business groups, coordinate research and/or litigation management with outside counsel, and communicate with regulatory agencies regarding filings).
· Prepare drafts of contracts and/or other legal documentation for attorney review at the specific direction of supervising attorney.
Purpose of the role
To perform this job successfully, an individual must have strong written and verbal communication skills and should exhibit strong research, analytical and reasoning skills. This role requires an individual with a proven ability to review and accurately summarize information gathered. This role requires a self-motivated, conscientious individual who has strong attention to detail and a proven ability to work in a highly confidential environment. This role requires an individual with impeccable ethical standards and a proven ability to complete work independently in accordance with scheduled timelines. A candidate should work effectively under minimum supervision with an excellent attention to detail.
Qualifications and Requirements
· College degree and paralegal certificate preferred
· Prior paralegal experience preferred
· Basic typing skills including minimum accuracy requirements
· Basic to moderate computer knowledge and intermediate understanding of Microsoft Office products, including Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, and Excel.
Work Location and Arrangement: This role will be based out of the CarMax Auto Finance- Atlanta, GA and will be onsite 5 days a week
Work Authorization: Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Sponsorship will not be considered for this specific role.
About CarMax
CarMax disrupted the auto industry by delivering the honest, transparent and high-integrity experience customers want and deserve. This innovative thinking around the way cars are bought and sold has helped us become the nation’s largest retailer of used cars, with over 250 locations nationwide.
Our amazing team of more than 25,000 associates work together to deliver iconic customer experiences. Along the way, we help every associate grow their career and achieve their best, at work and in their community. We are recognized for our commitment to training and diversity and are one of the FORTUNE 100 Best Companies to Work For®.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:
CarMax is committed to bringing together people from different backgrounds and perspectives, providing employees with a safe, welcoming, and inclusive work environment.
CarMax is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Upon an applicant's request, CarMax will consider reasonable accommodation to complete the CarMax Job Application.