Legal Intern

The JM Family College Internship Program is designed to create an opportunity for college students to have meaningful work experiences that tie to their programs of study. As part of this program, you will actively contribute to your team’s success, learn about JM Family’s companies and culture while obtaining new skills through learning opportunities, networking events and much more.

The ideal candidate will be available to work full-time during the Summer Internship Program (May 24th, 2027 - July 30th, 2027).

Interns will engage in meaningful work and gain insights into specific projects or tasks, providing hands-on experience, and contributing to various department initiatives. They will learn about JM Family’s culture including our core values: Consideration, Cooperation, Communication, Innovation and Accountability. These core values are part of our keys to success and the skills that embody these values are what drive our success as an organization.

As a Legal Intern, you will support the legal departments of Southeast Toyota Distributors and Southeast Toyota Finance (World Omni Financial Corp.). You will work directly with in-house attorneys, paralegals and support staff on legal projects related to the automotive industry, gaining exposure to the practice of law in a corporate environment and supporting broader company initiatives.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct legal research and prepare clear, concise written analysis to support in-house attorneys.
• Review customer complaints and litigation matters and provide general legal support as needed.
• Assist with contract review and drafting.
• Support the review of legal policies and procedures.
• Attend client meetings and present legal research and findings to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with attorneys, paralegals and support staff across Southeast Toyota Distributors and Southeast Toyota Finance on legal projects and company initiatives.

Qualifications:

• This is a full-time position with flexible working arrangements depending on the business need.
• Actively enrolled in an accredited law school.
• Must have completed 1L coursework at the start of the internship.
• Ability to work on-site/hybrid at the Deerfield Beach, Florida offices for the duration of the summer internship program.
• Demonstrated legal research and writing skills, with basic knowledge of contracts and legal terminology.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining close attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a collaborative, curious and detail-oriented approach to work.
• High level of integrity and ability to appropriately handle confidential information.

This job description may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described, and may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of JM Family. All work arrangements are subject to associate performance, business need and manager discretion, and may be revised as necessary.

JM FAMILY IS PROUD TO BE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER 

JM Family Enterprises, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to recruiting, hiring, retaining, and promoting qualified associates without regard any characteristic protected by law – whether actual or perceived – including race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions and lactation), gender identity gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, military service, veteran status, disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, provincial, or local law.

DISABILITY ACCOMMODATIONS 

If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete the job application process, please contact JM Family’s Talent Acquisition department at [email protected] for assistance. If you have an accommodation request for one of our recruiting events, please notify us at least 72 hours prior so that we may provide assistance.