Division Paralegal Job at D.R. Horton, Inc, Detroit, MI

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  • D.R. Horton, Inc
  • Detroit, MI

Job Description

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 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

 

 

Qualifications

 

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

 

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

 

 

Build YOUR future with D.R. Horton, America’s Builder. #WeBuildPeopleToo

 

 

Job

:   Legal  

Primary Location

:   Pennsylvania-Wayne  

Organization

:   Home Builder  

Schedule

:   Full-time  

Job Posting

:   Nov 4, 2025, 5:00:00 AM  

Job Tags

Full time, Contract work, Work at office,

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