• Legal Assistant- Litigation

    DR Horton, Inc. (Arlington, TX)


    *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 www.drhorton.com for more information.

    *D.R. Horton, Inc.* is currently looking for a *Legal Assistant - Litigation*. The right candidate will Support D.R. Horton, Inc. (DHI) Litigation Counsel in day-to-day matters in the Corporate Legal Department.

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

    • Organize legal documents for file or review

    • Enters file information into legal database

    • Compose letters and routine correspondence

    • Work on responses to discovery

    • Maintains and monitors critical dates

    • Responsible for sorting and distributing daily mail and correspondence

    • Conducts all business in a professional and ethical manner to serve customers and increase the goodwill and profit of the company

    • Research background of claims

    • Monitor status of claims and update litigation database

    • Gather information needed to defend/pursue litigation

    • Respond to subpoenas, garnishments, subrogation, property damage and pre-litigation claims

    • Coordinate information collection between outside counsel and divisions

    • Assist with special projects involving litigation

    • Ability to work overtime

    • Respond to requests for information

    • Archive documents

    *Required Qualifications*

    * College preferred

    * Possess strong organizational skills, focusing on details

    * Strong interpersonal skills

    * Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written oral form or via DRH applications

    * Proficiency with MS Office and email

    * Ability to sit for majority of 8-hour workday; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and peripheral vision

    * The noise level is generally moderate

    *Preferred Qualifications*

    * 2-4 years of law office experience preferred

    * Familiarity with legal documents and terminology

    * Working knowledge and experience in Word and Excel

    * Strong research and writing skills

     

    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 Vision

    * 401(K)

    * Employee Stock Purchase Plan

    * Flex Spending Accounts

    * Life & Disability Insurance

    * Vacation, Sick, Personal Time and Company Holidays

    * Multiple Voluntary and Company provided Benefits*/**/*

    */*Build YOUR future with D.R. Horton, America’s Builder.** */**/*#WeBuildPeopleToo*/**/**/*

    **Job:** **Legal*

    **Organization:** **Corporate*

    **Title:** *Legal Assistant- Litigation*

    **Location:** *TX-Arlington*

    **Requisition ID:** *2505699*