Litigation Attorney

Decker Jones, P.C.; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision

401(K)

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Flex Spending Accounts

Life & Disability Insurance

Vacation & Holidays

Job summary

D.R. Horton, Inc. is seeking a Litigation Attorney in Texas to support the company’s business objectives and defend its legal interests. The right candidate will manage litigation matters, oversee outside counsel, and pursue settlements when appropriate.

Required: Juris Doctor, current license, minimum five years of litigation experience, strong writing and oral advocacy, and ability to work with cross-functional teams. Travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school and current license to practice law is required.
• Minimum of 5 years of litigation experience practicing law.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for effective representation and clear business-focused legal advice.
• Proficiency in legal drafting for contracts, pleadings, and briefs.

Responsibilities

• Manage litigation matters, including oversight and collaboration with outside counsel.
• Perform initial Case Investigation and Assessment.
• Conduct legal research, draft pleadings, motions, and other court documents, respond to discovery requests, and prepare for hearings, trials, and arbitrations.
• Advise internal stakeholders and senior management on legal risks associated with business activities and proposed courses of action.
• Work with cross-functional teams to achieve strategic objectives and manage legal risks.

Skills

Litigation

Negotiation

Legal research

Communication skills

Contract drafting

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Tools

MS Office

Email

DRH applications

Job 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 Litigation Attorney. The right candidate will support the company’s business objectives, defend and pursue its legal interests. Pursue alternative resolution methods using arbitration or mediation.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Manage litigation matters, including oversight and collaboration with outside counsel
• Perform initial Case Investigation and Assessment
• Conduct legal research, draft pleadings, motions, and other court documents, respond to discovery requests, and prepare for hearings, trials, and arbitrations
• Advise internal stakeholders and senior management on legal risks associated with business activities and proposed courses of action
• Work collaboratively with other members of the legal team, as well as cross-functional teams across the organization, to achieve strategic objectives, manage legal risks effectively, and effect resolution among all parties
• Locate and take preliminary statements from witnesses, reviewing documents, client interviews and investigation of relevant events leading up to the dispute
• In an attempt to eliminate the risk and cost of going to trial, engage in pre-litigation settlement discussions to resolve the conflict before going to court
• Draft Pre-trial motions to strike or dismiss evidence or to change the venue or location of the trial
• Participate in the Case Management Conferences to ensure both parties fully understand all issues and provide a timetable for the events leading up to the trial and the trial itself. Present a disclosure report detailing relevant documents
• Participate in Pre-Trial Review to ensure both parties have complied with the previously agreed timetable and confirm the trial date
• Continuing Legal Education (CLE) credits required to maintain licensure
• Maintain current knowledge of legal developments, trends, and best practices relevant to the organization’s business
• Conducts all business in a professional and ethical manner to serve customers and increase the goodwill and profit of the company
• Ability to travel overnight
• May have supervisory responsibilities

Education and/or Experience

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school and current license to practice law is required
• Minimum of 5 years of litigation experience practicing law
• Ability to negotiate and litigate cases effectively
• Strong knowledge of relevant laws and regulations
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for effective representation and the ability to provide clear and concise business-focused legal advice
• Proficiency in legal drafting for the preparation of contracts, pleadings, and briefs
• Attention to detail and strong analytical skills for case analysis
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with a team of attorneys
• Ability to multitask, work independently and carry out important projects with limited oversight
• Flexibility to work in a fast-paced, high-growth environment and a desire for learning new areas of law and regulation in a variety of jurisdictions
• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• First Chair trial experience
• Experience handling mediations and arbitrations
• Construction Law experience
• Handled at least one jury trial
• Handled an active litigation docket

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

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