Litigation Attorney

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Horton, Inc.%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/b%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;%22%3E is currently looking for a %3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3E%3Cu%3ELitigation Attorney%3C/u%3E%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;%22%3E. The right candidate will s%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-bidi-language:AR-SA;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi;mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;MS Mincho%26quot;;mso-fareast-language:JA;mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-fareast;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;%22%3Eupport the company’s business objectives, defend and pursue its legal interests.%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-bidi-language:AR-SA;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi;mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;MS Mincho%26quot;;mso-fareast-language:JA;mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-fareast;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-spacerun:yes;%22%3E%26nbsp; %3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-bidi-language:AR-SA;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi;mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;MS Mincho%26quot;;mso-fareast-language:JA;mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-fareast;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;%22%3EPursue alternative resolution methods using arbitration or mediation.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22background-color:white;color:#595959;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-bidi-language:AR-SA;mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;MS Mincho%26quot;;mso-fareast-language:JA;mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-fareast;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-bottom:0in;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-bottom:0in;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-bottom:0in;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EEssential Duties and Responsibilities%3C/strong%3E include the following. Other duties may be assigned.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul style=%22margin-top:0in;%22 type=%22disc%22%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list .5in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3EManage litigation matters, including oversight and collaboration with outside counsel%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list .5in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3EPerform initial Case Investigation and Assessment%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list .5in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:115%;%22%3EAssist in responding to discovery requests, subpoenas, government inquiries, and regulatory investigations%3C/span%3E Advise internal stakeholders and senior management on legal risks associated with business activities and proposed courses of action%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list .5in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3EWork collaboratively with other members of the legal team, as well as cross-functional teams across the organization, to achieve strategic objectives, manage legal risks effectively, and effect resolution among all parties%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list .5in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3ELocate and take preliminary statements from witnesses, reviewing documents, client interviews and investigation of relevant events leading up to the dispute%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list .5in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:115%;mso-bidi-font-weight:bold;%22%3EActively drive cases to resolution and participate in mediations and settlement conferences%3C/span%3E %3Cspan style=%22line-height:115%;%22%3EMaintain and update matter management systems, including opening matters, tracking status, managing budgets, and reporting on outcomes%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list .5in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3EContinuing Legal Education (CLE) credits required to maintain licensure%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list .5in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3EMaintain current knowledge of legal developments, trends, and best practices relevant to the organization’s business%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list .5in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3EConducts all business in a professional and ethical manner to serve customers and increase the goodwill and profit of the company%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list .5in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3EAbility to travel overnight%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoListBullet%22 style=%22margin-left:0in;mso-list:none;tab-stops:.5in;text-indent:0in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22border:1.0pt none windowtext;mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-border-alt:none windowtext 0in;mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;padding:0in;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3ESupervisory Responsibilities%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-bottom:0in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-bidi-language:AR-SA;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi;mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;MS Mincho%26quot;;mso-fareast-language:JA;mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-fareast;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;%22%3EMay have supervisory responsibilities%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E

Education and/or Experience

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school and current license to practice law is required
• Minimum of 5 years of litigation experience
• Ability to negotiate and litigate cases effectively
• Strong knowledge of relevant laws and regulations
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for effective representation and the ability to provide clear and concise business-focused legal advice
• Proficiency in legal drafting for the preparation of contracts, pleadings, and briefs
• Attention to detail and strong analytical skills for case analysis
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with a team of attorneys
• Ability to multitask, work independently and carry out important projects with limited oversight
• Flexibility to work in a fast-paced, high-growth environment and a desire for learning new areas of law and regulation in a variety of jurisdictions
• 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

• First Chair trial experience a plus

• Experience handling mediations and arbitrations

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 Details
Job: Legal
Primary Location: TX-Arlington
Organization: Corporate
Schedule: Full-time
Job Posting: Sep 16, 2026, 12:31:45 PM