Legal Assistant

Legal Assistant will assist the in-house lawyer/Executive Vice President

Grand Homes is looking for an experienced, professional Legal Assistant for our Addison, Texas corporate office. Candidate must be organized, polished and professional, maintain a high level of integrity and confidentiality, have a positive attitude to provide outstanding service for both our internal and external customers, as well as a friendly, outgoing personality.

This position calls for an employee who is enthusiastic, and detail orientated. The Legal Assistant assists the in-house lawyer. The individual will be a representative of the Legal Department and will need to demonstrate professionalism in their demeanor, appearance, and communication.

Key Responsibilities

The day-to-day duties include drafting letters.

Calendaring and following up on Deadlines.

Assisting on special projects and filing.

Locate and Develop case relevant information.

The position requires an organized individual who pays attention to detail, has the ability to follow up on tasks and requests sent to others.

Excellent communication skills, written and verbal.

Proficiency in Excel and Word

Handle communications with clients.

Preparing, Filing and Organizing Files

Collecting & Routing the Mail daily

Work on special projects, as assigned and directed.

Collecting & Routing the Mail daily

Supporting HR, as needed

This is a full-time position with company benefits. Grand Homes offers: Competitive Salary, Medical, Dental and Life Insurance, 401(k) Savings Plan, Paid Vacation, Paid Holidays, Company Contests & Incentives and Employee discount on a Grand Homes.

Requirements:

Must be self-motivated and able to take the initiative.

Able to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment and exercise sound judgment and discretion.

Strong time management skills, including ability to prioritize work assignments with changing priorities.

Ability to work independently managing projects and activities.

Must have a strong sense of professionalism.

Maintain high level of ethical and performance standards in respect to matters of strict confidentiality and sensitive information.

Reasons to work for Grand Homes:

Voted two-time winner of America’s Best Builder out of 75,000 builders nationwide

2010, 2009 & 2005 DFW Builder of the Year

Consumer's Choice Award 14 years

50 companies to work for in the U.S.

Best Company to Work For in Addison

5th Fastest Growing Builder in Texas

Winner of more Design & Architectural Awards than any other builder in Dallas the last five years

Features in D Magazine as one of Dallas’ Top Business Leaders

Honored with the Lee Evans Award for Business Management Excellence