Public Policy Legal Intern- Summer 2024

Cox Enterprises is hiring a Legal Intern to support Cox Enterprises, Inc.'s Washington D.C. Public Policy Office
Description:
Cox Enterprises, Inc. is seeking a Legal Intern who will be responsible for supporting a variety of interesting projects as directed by members of Cox's legal department supporting Cox Enterprises, Inc., Cox Communications, Inc. and Cox Automotive, Inc. This Legal Intern will be based in Washington D.C. and support Cox Enterprises, Inc.'s Public Policy Office.
Primary Responsibilities:
Primary responsibilities may include the following:

• Performing legal research and preparing memoranda as directed by members of the Cox legal department;
• Assisting with drafting legal documents for use with administrative agencies.;
• Joining meetings with federal regulators and preparing for those meetings;
• Observing and participating in client and department meetings, depositions, mediations, arbitrations and/or trials; or
Opportunities may be available for the intern to work on projects in fields of interest.

Requirements:

• Completion of the first year of law school and current enrollment as a rising second year at an accredited U.S. law school by the time of the start of the program;
• Ability to maintain the confidentiality of company information and the company's policies;
• Excellent legal and technical writing skills;
• Excellent analytical and communication skills;
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment without compromising quality of work;
• Eager to learn new things and engage with the team;
• Exercise good judgment;
• Strong organizational skills; and
Ability to manage multiple tasks to completion.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Interest in automotive, communications, green energy, and technology;
• Proficient in all Microsoft Office applications;
• Comfortable learning and using legal technology and databases; and
Strong interest in working for a corporate law firm or in a corporate environment.

** Note: Intern/Co-Op sessions are considered temporary employment. No full-time employment commitments are made. However, depending on our business needs, some interns may be considered for a full-time position following the conclusion of the session conditioned upon the intern graduating from their academic program and being available to commence full-time employment at a specified time.
Additional Information:
Location: Onsite in Washington DC.
The position is full-time during the summer months for a minimum of 8 and up to 9 weeks, and pays hourly. To apply, please submit cover letter, resume, transcript and writing sample.
About Cox Enterprises
Cox Enterprises is dedicated to building a better future through our leading communications and automotive services companies. Our major operating subsidiaries include Cox Communications and Cox Automotive. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Cox is a global company with over $20 billion in annual revenues and brands that include Autotrader, Kelley Blue Book and Cox Homelife. Founded in 1898 by Ohio Governor James M. Cox, the company is a family-owned business committed to its people, communities and the planet.
With fourth-generation family leadership, we invest for long-term growth within all our divisions. Cox is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer - All qualified applicants/employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual's age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.
To learn more about Cox, visit coxenterprises.com.
About Cox
Cox empowers employees to build a better future and has been doing so for over 120 years. With exciting investments and innovations across transportation, communications, cleantech and healthcare, our family of businesses - which includes Cox Automotive and Cox Communications - is forging a better future for us all. Ready to make your mark? Join us today!
Benefits of working at Cox may include health care insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement planning (401(k)), and paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO). For more details on what benefits you may be offered, visit our benefits page .
Cox is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer - All qualified applicants/employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual's age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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