*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 *Legal Assistant - Litigation*. The right candidate will Support D.R. Horton, Inc. (DHI) Litigation Counsel in day-to-day matters in the Corporate Legal Department. *Essential Duties and Responsibilities* include the following. Other duties may be assigned. • Organize legal documents for file or review • Enters file information into legal database • Compose letters and routine correspondence • Work on responses to discovery • Maintains and monitors critical dates • Responsible for sorting and distributing daily mail and correspondence • Conducts all business in a professional and ethical manner to serve customers and increase the goodwill and profit of the company • Research background of claims • Monitor status of claims and update litigation database • Gather information needed to defend/pursue litigation • Respond to subpoenas, garnishments, subrogation, property damage and pre-litigation claims • Coordinate information collection between outside counsel and divisions • Assist with special projects involving litigation • Ability to work overtime • Respond to requests for information • Archive documents *Required Qualifications* * College preferred * Possess strong organizational skills, focusing on details * Strong interpersonal skills * 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 * Ability to sit for majority of 8-hour workday; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and peripheral vision * The noise level is generally moderate *Preferred Qualifications* * 2-4 years of law office experience preferred * Familiarity with legal documents and terminology * Working knowledge and experience in Word and Excel * Strong research and writing skills 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* **Organization:** **Corporate* **Title:** *Legal Assistant- Litigation* **Location:** *TX-Arlington* **Requisition ID:** *2505699*