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D.R. Horton

Legal Assistant- Litigation

D.R. Horton, Arlington, Texas, United States, 76000

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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

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

Benefits

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

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