Region Paralegal-Coconut Creek, FL Office
About The Position
D.R. Horton, Inc. is seeking a Region Paralegal to support the Region’s associate Counsel, primarily with drafting and managing real estate acquisition transactions. The position is based in the company’s Coconut Creek, Florida office. The Region Paralegal assists with land and lot contracts, due diligence, closing workflows, title matters, contract reporting, legal research, and related administrative work. The role requires tracking acquisitions from initial contact through closing, coordinating communication among regional and divisional teams, maintaining organized files, and meeting strict deadlines. The successful candidate conducts business professionally and ethically and maintains regular, reliable attendance.
Requirements
- Associate degree or paralegal certification.
- At least 5 years of real estate transactional experience.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Highly organized, with the ability to track an acquisition from initial contact through closing.
- Understanding of entitlement processes and procedures.
- Self-starter able to work independently and within a team.
- Ability to meet strict deadlines across multiple projects while maintaining organized project files.
- Creative problem-solving skills, resourcefulness, and tenacity.
- Ability to apply common-sense understanding to carry out instructions provided in written or oral form or through DRH applications.
- Proficiency with MS Office and email.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university.
- Strong communication skills.
- Ability to multitask and attention to detail.
Responsibilities
- Assist in drafting land/lot contracts.
- Review land/lot contracts to calculate legal deadlines, draft contract timelines, and create closing checklists.
- Manage contract timelines and deadlines.
- Manage the due diligence process and update checklists.
- Request and review title documents and surveys.
- Manage communication, document execution, and workflow for land/lot acquisition closings.
- Draft legal correspondence that does not include legal opinion or advice.
- Prepare closing instruction letters, closing documents, and binders; review title policies and commitments; and work with title companies regarding title issues.
- Review and confirm closing statements, including tax prorations and other fees and charges.
- Review, prepare, and submit land/lot contract packages for internal review and approval.
- Prepare and submit end-of-Inspection-Period and Notice of Suitability (NOS) packages.
- Process earnest money requests, deposits, and releases.
- Facilitate communication between the Region and divisions located within the Region.
- Archive files and documents.
- Organize and maintain daily correspondence and FORMs files.
- Prepare and update weekly and monthly contract status reports.
- Respond to requests for information.
- Perform legal research, fact gathering, and information retrieval through computer-based research.
- Perform clerical and administrative duties as needed.
- Work overtime if needed based on impending deadlines.
- Conduct business professionally and ethically to serve customers and increase company goodwill and profit.
- Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- 401(k).
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
- Flexible Spending Accounts.
- Life and disability insurance.
- Vacation, sick, and personal time, and company holidays.
- Multiple voluntary and company-provided benefits.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
