Division Paralegal

D.R. Horton • Full-time • Mount Laurel, New Jersey, United States • 12h ago

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 Division Paralegal. The right candidate will support Division Counsel, Land Acquisition, and Land Development Dept by coordinating legal requirements necessary to meet Division goals.

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

Inform Division on a regular basis regarding status of transaction and anticipate next steps
Prepare and submit requests for approval from Division to Region/Corporate on Purchase and Sale Agreements, Earnest Money Releases, Subordination Agreements, and issuance of contractual Notice of Suitability that align with the terms of the contract 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 regarding deadlines and Division’s needs
Draft real estate closing documents and review settlement statements
Attend and host meetings with various departments in support of the Division’s projects
Request and analyze title commitments
Analyze deeds, surveys, site plans, easements, HOA/CC&R documents
Analyze weekly funding reports from Finance Dept
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 changes to contracts
Conduct all business in a professional and ethical manner to serve customers and increase the goodwill and profit of the company
Ability to work overtime

Education and/or Experience

High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
Paralegal certificate
A minimum of two years of related experience
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Ability to prioritize deadlines and quickly pivot between a variety of tasks
Must work within tight deadlines and budget(s) and have time management skills
Ability to manage multiple responsibilities with attention to detail
Strong organizational skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Outlook email

Preferred Qualifications

Associate's degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school a plus
Experience in acquisitions or real estate transactions preferred

Compensation

Annual Salary Range: $65,000 - $85,000, depending on qualifications and experience
Competitive Bonus Structure

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: