Legal Assistant- Litigation

D. R. Horton; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Life & Disability Insurance

Vacation, Sick, Personal Time

Company Holidays

Job summary

A leading homebuilder in the U.S. is seeking a Legal Assistant for the Corporate Legal Department. The role involves organizing legal documents, maintaining databases, and assisting with litigation matters. Ideal candidates should have strong organizational and interpersonal skills, proficiency in MS Office, and experience in a law office. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and a stock purchase plan. Join a Fortune 500 company and be part of our success!

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of law office experience preferred.
• Familiarity with legal documents and terminology.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions.

Responsibilities

• Organize legal documents for file or review.
• Enter file information into legal database.
• Compose letters and routine correspondence.
• Work on responses to discovery.
• Maintain and monitor critical dates.
• Research background of claims.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Proficiency with MS Office

Research skills

Writing skills

Education

College preferred

Tools

MS Office

Email

Word

Excel

Job description

Job Description - Legal Assistant- Litigation (2505699)

Legal Assistant- Litigation - 2505699

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
• Enter file information into legal database
• Compose letters and routine correspondence
• Work on responses to discovery
• Maintain and monitor critical dates
• Responsible for sorting and distributing daily mail and correspondence
• Conduct 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

Qualifications

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 or 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
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Flex Spending Accounts
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Vacation, Sick, Personal Time and Company Holidays
• Multiple Voluntary and Company provided Benefits

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:

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