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D.R. Horton

Builds and sells single-family homes across the US

Division Paralegal

Legal Counsel & Legal SupportConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeMt Laurel Township, NJ, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or general education degree (GED) is required.
  • A paralegal certificate is required.
  • A minimum of two years of related experience is required.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills are required.
  • Ability to prioritize deadlines and quickly pivot between a variety of tasks is required.
  • Ability to work within tight deadlines and budgets and manage time effectively is required.
  • Ability to manage multiple responsibilities with attention to detail is required.
  • Strong organizational skills are required.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Outlook email is required.
  • Ability to work overtime is required.

Responsibilities

  • Inform the Division regularly about transaction status and anticipate next steps.
  • Prepare and submit requests for Division-to-Region/Corporate approvals for Purchase and Sale Agreements, Earnest Money Releases, Subordination Agreements, and issuance of contractual Notices of Suitability, ensuring they align with contract terms 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 about deadlines and the Division’s needs.
  • Draft real estate closing documents and review settlement statements.
  • Attend and host meetings with various departments in support of Division projects.
  • Request and analyze title commitments.
  • Analyze deeds, surveys, site plans, easements, and homeowners association/covenants, conditions, and restrictions documents.
  • Analyze weekly funding reports from the Finance Department.
  • 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 contract changes.
  • Conduct business professionally and ethically to serve customers and support company goodwill and profitability.

Desired Qualifications

  • An associate's degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school is a plus.
  • Experience in acquisitions or real estate transactions is preferred.

About the Company

D.R. Horton

Builds and sells single-family homes across the US

D.R. Horton builds and sells single-family homes, townhomes and condominiums across the United States, mostly for first-time and move-up buyers. Most revenue comes from selling homes it builds on land it buys or controls through purchase contracts, with local divisions managing land, construction and sales. Its own mortgage lender, DHI Mortgage, and its title agency earn fees by financing and closing many of those purchases. The company also builds single-family and multifamily rental communities and sells them to investors once they are leased, adding a second home-sales channel. It was founded in 1978 in Texas and is headquartered in Arlington, Texas.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Arlington, TX
Founded
1978

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