Richardson, TX, USA
33 days ago
Legal Asst /HOA Coordinator - DFW Central (Richardson, TX)

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 www.drhorton.com 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 DevelopmentPrepare initial drafts of summaries (transmittal, DRS, legal) and community maps for contract ratification transmittalPrepare initial drafts of summary updates and additional required documentation (submittal checklist, executive summary), NOS letter for NOS submittal packageWork with the Accounting Department to ensure JDE is current with Property Identification Number (PIN), address and other information neededOrder Environmental Study Assessment (ESA) for each projectCoordinate with legal counsel, title company and accounting, as applicable, for title orders, project updates and closing documentationFacilitate plat execution and recordationPrepare/update community site maps for division communities, including map books for executive toursPrepare/update active and pending acquisition report for weekly land meetingsCoordinate land closings, provide notice of successful closings to division teamHOAOutline and coordinate specific information for each community and provide to legal counsel to draft governing documents. Review draft documents for accuracy and contentExecute and record final documents: obtain signatures, notarize, deliver, etc.Procure IRS ID numberResearch, interview and acquire bids/proposals for selection of 3rd party management company (3 if possible)Obtain contract execution and release to management companyParticipate in management company oversight / HOA maintenance. Maintain/update master list of all communities and applicable management companies and current community feesServe 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 reportFollow through on all developer-related issues brought to the attention of the HOA(s) and the management companySchedule 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 accountingReview and approve all architectural, landscaping, or other discretionary submittalsSchedule walkthroughs as required to transition control of common areas or overall, HOA to the HOA/homeownersFacilitate and coordinate preparation, execution and recordation of deeds for all common areasCoordinate transition of applicable plans and other documentation to turn over to the HOAInterface 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 improvementsPrepare B2R Transfer Packages between division and Special Purpose Entity (SPE) for B2R projectsConducts all business in a professional and ethical manner to serve customers and increase the goodwill and profit of the companyAbility to work overtimeAbility to travel overnight

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 www.drhorton.com 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 DevelopmentPrepare initial drafts of summaries (transmittal, DRS, legal) and community maps for contract ratification transmittalPrepare initial drafts of summary updates and additional required documentation (submittal checklist, executive summary), NOS letter for NOS submittal packageWork with the Accounting Department to ensure JDE is current with Property Identification Number (PIN), address and other information neededOrder Environmental Study Assessment (ESA) for each projectCoordinate with legal counsel, title company and accounting, as applicable, for title orders, project updates and closing documentationFacilitate plat execution and recordationPrepare/update community site maps for division communities, including map books for executive toursPrepare/update active and pending acquisition report for weekly land meetingsCoordinate land closings, provide notice of successful closings to division teamHOAOutline and coordinate specific information for each community and provide to legal counsel to draft governing documents. Review draft documents for accuracy and contentExecute and record final documents: obtain signatures, notarize, deliver, etc.Procure IRS ID numberResearch, interview and acquire bids/proposals for selection of 3rd party management company (3 if possible)Obtain contract execution and release to management companyParticipate in management company oversight / HOA maintenance. Maintain/update master list of all communities and applicable management companies and current community feesServe 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 reportFollow through on all developer-related issues brought to the attention of the HOA(s) and the management companySchedule 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 accountingReview and approve all architectural, landscaping, or other discretionary submittalsSchedule walkthroughs as required to transition control of common areas or overall, HOA to the HOA/homeownersFacilitate and coordinate preparation, execution and recordation of deeds for all common areasCoordinate transition of applicable plans and other documentation to turn over to the HOAInterface 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 improvementsPrepare B2R Transfer Packages between division and Special Purpose Entity (SPE) for B2R projectsConducts all business in a professional and ethical manner to serve customers and increase the goodwill and profit of the companyAbility to work overtimeAbility to travel overnight

Education and/or Experience

High school diploma or general education degree (GED)Three to five years related experience and/or trainingMust have a vehicle and a valid driver’s licenseProvide attention to detail and manage multiple responsibilitiesAbility to utilize public speaking and presentation skillsPossess superb interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills Ability to communicate and work with all levels of management, personnel and homeownersAbility to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written oral form or via DRH applicationsProficiency with MS Office and emailAbility 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 visionThe noise level is generally moderate

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university, Paralegal certificate, or other legal experience a plusJ.D. Edwards (JDE) experience a plus

Come joina winning team with a Fortune 500 company We are growing fast and arelooking for enthusiastic attitudes and team players to join our success. We offer an excellent benefits package including:

Medical, Vision and Dental401(K)Employee Stock Purchase PlanFlex Spending AccountsLife InsuranceVacation, Sick, Personal Time and Company Holidays

Build YOUR future with D.R. Horton, America’s Builder. #WeBuildPeople2

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Education and/or Experience

High school diploma or general education degree (GED)Three to five years related experience and/or trainingMust have a vehicle and a valid driver’s licenseProvide attention to detail and manage multiple responsibilitiesAbility to utilize public speaking and presentation skillsPossess superb interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills Ability to communicate and work with all levels of management, personnel and homeownersAbility to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written oral form or via DRH applicationsProficiency with MS Office and emailAbility 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 visionThe noise level is generally moderate

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university, Paralegal certificate, or other legal experience a plusJ.D. Edwards (JDE) experience a plus

Come joina winning team with a Fortune 500 company We are growing fast and arelooking for enthusiastic attitudes and team players to join our success. We offer an excellent benefits package including:

Medical, Vision and Dental401(K)Employee Stock Purchase PlanFlex Spending AccountsLife InsuranceVacation, Sick, Personal Time and Company Holidays

Build YOUR future with D.R. Horton, America’s Builder. #WeBuildPeople2

Follow us on social media @hortoncareers for an inside look at our company and connect with us on LinkedIn for up to date job listings

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