Litigation Paralegal
D.R. Horton, Inc.
*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 atwww.drhorton.comfor more information.
*D.R. Horton, Inc.*is currently looking for a*_Paralegal-Litigation_*. The right candidate will support in-house counsel and handle certain issues including documentation and investigation.
*Essential Duties and Responsibilities*include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
• 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
• Notify insurance brokers/carriers of claims and respond to insurance carrier information requests
• Monitor personal injury Medicare/Medicaid liens
• Assist with written discovery responses
• Assist with special projects involving litigation and insurance
• Monitor active/dismissed claimants
• Ability to work overtime
• Ability to travel overnight
• Assist in documenting and updating computer and paper files for claims and lawsuits
• Assist with the review of billing for defense of claims
*Required Qualifications*
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• Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university, and/or paralegal certification
• Two to four years of related experience and/or training
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with executives, management, division personnel and homeowners
• 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*
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• Ability to multi-task and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team
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, Vision and Dental
• 401(K)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Flex Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance
• Vacation, Sick, Personal Time and Company Holidays
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**Job:** **Legal*
**Organization:** **Corporate*
**Title:** *Litigation Paralegal *
**Location:** *TX-Arlington*
**Requisition ID:** *2406038*
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