Legal Assistant

Lensa; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 63,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

David Weekley Homes is seeking a Legal Assistant for its Legal Department in Houston, TX. This role involves handling contracts related to land acquisition and supporting lawyers with document management. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in legal assistance within a real estate context, offering a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Health Insurance - Medical, Dental and Vision

401k with discretionary 8% match

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Profit Sharing

Paid Holidays and PTO

New Home Discount for Team Member and Family

College Scholarship Program

Sabbaticals

Qualifications

• 7+ years experience as a legal assistant in a law firm or legal department handling real estate contracts.
• Specific experience with land acquisition contracts and title commitments.
• Experience working in a time-sensitive environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist lawyers with contracts and documents related to land acquisition and title examination.
• Organize and track information regarding real estate and commercial transactions.
• Prepare spreadsheets and reports; manage documents.

Skills

Organizational skills

Proficiency in MS Word

Proficiency in MS Excel

Proficiency in MS PowerPoint

Proficiency in MS Outlook

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Job Description

David Weekley Homes is accepting applications for the position of Legal Assistant to work in the Legal Department at our home office in Houston. A qualified candidate must have paralegal training plus experience in a law firm or corporate legal department, that specifically includes real estate, land acquisition and development contracts for home-building or land development companies.

The Legal Assistant will assist the lawyers with contracts and other documents related to land acquisition, title examination, and land finance, organizing and tracking information regarding real estate and commercial transactions; preparing spreadsheets and reports; and document management.

We’re looking for a diligent professional who remains focused on the tasks at hand. This person must be able to concentrate on detailed information in a sometimes-stressful environment.

Qualifications

Candidates Must Have:

• 7+ years experience as a legal assistant in a law firm or legal department handling real estate, land acquisition and development contracts.
• Specific experience with land acquisition contracts and title commitments
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook, database and document management
• Excellent organizational skills
• Experience working in a time-sensitive environment
  
  

Additional Information

Please apply only if you meet ALL the requirements stated above.

Compensation and bonus will be set based upon experience and ability.

What We Offer

Come build your future with our winning team, recognized by Fortune Magazine as one of the "100 Best Companies to Work For" 18 times! David Weekley Homes builds in 19 markets across the U.S. and is one of the largest private home builders in America.

We Offer An Excellent Benefits Package That Includes

• Health Insurance - Medical, Dental and Vision
• 401k and discretionary 8% match
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Profit Sharing
• Vacation, Paid Holidays, plus PTO
• New Home Discount for Team Member and Family
• College Scholarship Program
• Community Outreach
• Sabbaticals
• And more!
  
  

David Weekley Homes is an Equal Opportunity Employer (https://careers.davidweekleyhomes.com/eeo) , and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any status protected by state or federal law.

Note to Job Seekers: No telephone calls or walk-ins please. Interviews are by appointment only. Your resume will be reviewed and qualified candidates may be contacted in the event of a potential job match, or if further information is needed.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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