Paralegal

D.R. Horton; Schaumburg (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Benefits

Dental & Vision

401K

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Flex Spending Accounts

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

Voluntary Benefits

Job summary

D.R. Horton, Inc., a Fortune 500 homebuilder, seeks a Paralegal for its Corporate Legal Department. The successful candidate will support in-house counsel, handle claims research, subpoena responses, and document management across pending matters.

Required are a Bachelor’s degree or related experience and a Paralegal certificate. Benefits include medical, 401(k), stock purchase plan, and more. Salary range: $70,000–$110,000.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Paralegal certificate.

Responsibilities

• Research background of claims
• Gather information needed to defend/pursue litigation
• Respond to subpoenas and garnishments
• Coordinate information collection between outside counsel and business units
• Respond to insurance carrier requests
• Assist in documenting and updating computer and paper files for pending claims and lawsuits
• Assist with review of billing for defense of claims

Skills

Research

Litigation support

Document management

Subpoenas handling

Education

Bachelor’s degree or related experience

Paralegal certificate

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 ++Paralegal++ for their Corporate Legal Department. The right candidate will support in‑house counsel and handle certain issues.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Research background of claims
• Gather information needed to defend/pursue litigation
• Respond to subpoenas and garnishments
• Coordinate information collection between outside counsel and business units
• Respond to insurance carrier requests
• Assist in documenting and updating computer and paper files for pending claims and lawsuits
• Assist with review of billing for defense of claims

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor’s degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Paralegal certificate.

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

Salary Range: $70,000 – $110,000