Litigation/ Contracts Attorney

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 an Attorney for their Legal Department. The right candidate will conduct civil lawsuits, draw up legal documents, advise clients as to legal rights, and practice other phases of law by performing the following duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Gathers evidence in cases to formulate defense or to initiate legal action
Conducts research, interviews clients, and witnesses and handles other details in preparation for trial
Prepares legal briefs, develops strategy, arguments and testimony in preparation for presentation of case
Files brief with court clerk
Represents client in court, and before quasi-judicial or administrative agencies of government
Interprets laws, rulings, and regulations for businesses
Confers with colleagues with specialty in area of lawsuit to establish and verify basis for legal proceedings
Advises corporate clients concerning transactions of business involving internal affairs, stockholders, directors, officers and corporate relations with general public
Prepares business contracts, pays taxes, settles labor disputes, and administers other legal matters

Supervisory Responsibilities
Directly supervises two or more employees in the Legal Department. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organizations policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Education and/or Experience
Doctoral degree (Ph. D.) or equivalent; or more than 10 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Licensed Attorney

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Job: Legal

Organization: Corporate

Title: Litigation/ Contracts Attorney

Location: TX-Arlington

Requisition ID: 2406084