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 Legal Assistant/HOA Coordinator for our DFW Central Division office in Richardson. The right candidate will assist the Land Department with Land Acquisition and Development related functions.  Oversee establishment, maintenance and management of all Homeowners Associations.

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

• Legal-Land Acquisitions & Land Development
  
  
  
  • Prepare initial drafts of summaries (transmittal, DRS, legal) and community maps for contract ratification transmittal
  
  
  • Prepare initial drafts of summary updates and additional required documentation (submittal checklist, executive summary), NOS letter for NOS submittal package
  
  
  • Work with the Accounting Department to ensure JDE is current with Property Identification Number (PIN), address and other information needed
  
  
  • Order Environmental Study Assessment (ESA) for each project
  
  
  • Coordinate with legal counsel, title company and accounting, as applicable, for title orders, project updates and closing documentation
  
  
  • Facilitate plat execution and recordation
  
  
  • Prepare/update community site maps for division communities, including map books for executive tours
  
  
  • Prepare/update active and pending acquisition report for weekly land meetings
  
  
  • Coordinate land closings, provide notice of successful closings to division team
  
  
  
  


• HOA
  
  
  
  • Outline and coordinate specific information for each community and provide to legal counsel to draft governing documents.  Review draft documents for accuracy and content
  
  
  • Execute and record final documents: obtain signatures, notarize, deliver, etc.
  
  
  • Procure IRS ID number
  
  
  • Research, interview and acquire bids/proposals for selection of 3^rd party management company (3 if possible)
  
  
  • Obtain contract execution and release to management company
  
  
  • Participate in management company oversight / HOA maintenance.  Maintain/update master list of all communities and applicable management companies and current community fees
  
  
  • Serve on all HOA Boards and attend HOA Board meetings (and general member meetings if deemed necessary): provide developer updates, foster good relationship with HOA(s) and provide meeting report
  
  
  • Follow through on all developer-related issues brought to the attention of the HOA(s) and the management company
  
  
  • Schedule and run quarterly meetings between division leadership and the HOA management company to review and discuss HOA related matters
  
  
  • Review HOA financials and resolve any outstanding issues with accounting
  
  
  • Review and approve all architectural, landscaping, or other discretionary submittals
  
  
  • Schedule walkthroughs as required to transition control of common areas or overall, HOA to the HOA/homeowners
  
  
  • Facilitate and coordinate preparation, execution and recordation of deeds for all common areas
  
  
  • Coordinate transition of applicable plans and other documentation to turn over to the HOA
  
  
  
  


• Interface with other departments to ensure constant communication regarding the status of acquisitions, access pertaining to project land development status, and other landscaping and common area hardscape improvements


• Prepare B2R Transfer Packages between division and Special Purpose Entity (SPE) for B2R projects


• Conducts all business in a professional and ethical manner to serve customers and increase the goodwill and profit of the company


• Ability to work overtime


• Ability to travel overnight

Education and/or Experience

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)


• Three to five years related experience and/or training


• Must have a vehicle and a valid driver’s license


• Provide attention to detail and manage multiple responsibilities


• Ability to utilize public speaking and presentation skills


• Possess superb interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills


• Ability to communicate and work with all levels of management, 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 and fingers to 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

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university, Paralegal certificate, or other legal experience a plus


• J.D. Edwards (JDE) experience a plus

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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