Division Paralegal

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. 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 steps

Prepare 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 documents

Prepare first drafts of Purchase and Sale Agreements and related amendments for attorney review

Communicate with outside counsel, title officers, and escrow officers regarding deadlines and Division's needs

Draft real estate closing documents and review settlement statements

Attend and host meetings with various departments in support of the Division's projects

Request and analyze title commitments

Analyze deeds, surveys, site plans, easements, HOA/CC&R documents

Analyze weekly funding reports from Finance Dept

Organize and maintain daily correspondence

Store and manage project files and archives in the company's electronic filing system

Understand company business processes and policies to recommend necessary changes to contracts

Conduct all business in a professional and ethical manner to serve customers and increase the goodwill and profit of the company Ability to work overtime

Education and/or Experience High school diploma or general education degree (GED) Paralegal certificate A minimum of two years of related experience Excellent written and oral communication skills Ability to prioritize deadlines and quickly pivot between a variety of tasks Must work within tight deadlines and budget(s) and have time management skills Ability to manage multiple responsibilities with attention to detail Strong organizational skills Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Outlook email Preferred Qualifications Associate's degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school a plus Experience in acquisitions or real estate transactions preferred Compensation Annual Salary Range: $65,000 - $85,000, depending on qualifications and experience Competitive Bonus Structure 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