Litigation Attorney

About the role

D.R. Horton, Inc., the largest homebuilder in the United States, was founded in 1978 and is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange. The company constructs and sells high‑quality homes for entry‑level and first‑time move‑up markets and provides mortgage financing and title services through its subsidiaries. D.R. Horton is seeking a Litigation Attorney to support the company’s business objectives, defend and pursue its legal interests, and pursue alternative resolution methods such as arbitration or mediation.

Responsibilities

• Manage litigation matters, including oversight and collaboration with outside counsel.
• Perform initial case investigation and assessment.
• Assist in responding to discovery requests, subpoenas, government inquiries, and regulatory investigations.
• Advise internal stakeholders and senior management on legal risks associated with business activities and proposed courses of action.
• Work collaboratively with other members of the legal team and cross‑functional teams to achieve strategic objectives, manage legal risks, and effect resolution.
• Locate and take preliminary statements from witnesses, review documents, conduct client interviews, and investigate relevant events leading up to disputes.
• Actively drive cases to resolution and participate in mediations and settlement conferences.
• Maintain and update matter management systems, including opening matters, tracking status, managing budgets, and reporting on outcomes.
• Obtain Continuing Legal Education (CLE) credits required to maintain licensure.
• Maintain current knowledge of legal developments, trends, and best practices relevant to the organization’s business.
• Conduct all business in a professional and ethical manner to serve customers and increase the goodwill and profit of the company.
• Travel overnight as required.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• May have supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school and a current license to practice law.
• 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 clear, business‑focused legal advice.
• Proficiency in legal drafting of contracts, pleadings, and briefs.
• Attention to detail and strong analytical skills for case analysis.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with a team of attorneys.
• Ability to multitask, work independently, and manage important projects with limited oversight.
• Flexibility to thrive in a fast‑paced, high‑growth environment and a desire to learn new areas of law and regulation across multiple jurisdictions.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and email.
• Physical requirements: ability to sit for the majority of an 8‑hour workday; use hands and fingers; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear; close and peripheral vision.
• Noise level generally moderate.

Preferred Qualifications

• First‑chair trial experience.
• Experience handling mediations and arbitrations.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Paid vacation, sick leave, personal time, and company holidays.
• Multiple voluntary and company‑provided benefits.