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D.R. Horton, Inc
Division Paralegal
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What they do
A Paralegal or Legal Assistant assists attorneys and law offices with a variety of tasks ranging from administrative support to legal research and writing. Maintains and organizes files or file databases. Conducts legal or other background research, assists with preparation for trials or hearings, and drafts documents to be filed. Uses software for electronic discovery of materials such as email for a trial. May specialize in a particular area of the law such as corporate or criminal law, family law or real estate law.
$68,206 / year median in New Jersey
+3% projected growth
Job Description
Division Paralegal - 2604246 Description 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 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 Qualifications 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