Division Paralegal

D.R. Horton, Inc., the largest homebuilder in the U.S., was founded in 1978 and is a publicly traded company on the New York Stock Exchange. It is engaged in the construction and sale of high quality homes designed principally for the entry-level and first time move-up markets. The Company also provides mortgage financing and title services for homebuyers through its mortgage and title subsidiaries.  Please visit our website at for more information.

D.R. Horton, Inc. is currently looking for a Division Paralegal. The right candidate will support Division Counsel, Land Acquisition, and Land Development Dept by coordinating legal requirements necessary to meet Division goals. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Inform Division on a regular basis regarding status of transaction and anticipate next stepsPrepare and submit requests for approval from Division to Region/Corporate on Purchase and Sale Agreements, Earnest Money Releases, Subordination Agreements, and issuance of contractual Notice of Suitability that align with the terms of the contract and are supported by financial and legal documentsPrepare first drafts of Purchase and Sale Agreements and related amendments for attorney reviewCommunicate with outside counsel, title officers, and escrow officers regarding deadlines and Division's needsDraft real estate closing documents and review settlement statementsAttend and host meetings with various departments in support of the Division's projectsRequest and analyze title commitmentsAnalyze deeds, surveys, site plans, easements, HOA/CC&R documentsAnalyze weekly funding reports from Finance DeptOrganize and maintain daily correspondenceStore and manage project files and archives in the company's electronic filing systemUnderstand company business processes and policies to recommend necessary changes to contractsConduct all business in a professional and ethical manner to serve customers and increase the goodwill and profit of the companyAbility to work overtime

Education and/or Experience

High school diploma or general education degree (GED)Paralegal certificateA minimum of two years of related experienceExcellent written and oral communication skills Ability to prioritize deadlines and quickly pivot between a variety of tasksMust work within tight deadlines and budget(s) and have time management skillsAbility to manage multiple responsibilities with attention to detailStrong organizational skillsProficiency with Microsoft Office and Outlook email

 

Preferred Qualifications

Associate's degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school a plusExperience in acquisitions or real estate transactions preferred

Come join a winning team with a Fortune 500 company We are growing fast and are looking for enthusiastic attitudes and team players to join our success. We offer an excellent benefits package including:

Medical, Dental and Vision401(K)Employee Stock Purchase PlanFlex Spending AccountsLife & Disability InsuranceVacation, Sick, Personal Time and Company HolidaysMultiple Voluntary and Company provided Benefits

Build YOUR future with D.R. Horton, America's Builder.  #WeBuildPeopleToo

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