Real Estate Paralegal

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QTS Data Centers is seeking a Real Estate Paralegal to work from our Overland Park, KS office location.
Quality Technology Services (QTS) QTS Realty Trust, LLC is a leading provider of data center solutions across a diverse footprint with over two gigawatts of critical power capacity under customer contract in North America and Europe.
Through its software-defined technology platform, QTS delivers secure, compliant infrastructure solutions, robust connectivity and premium customer service to leading hyperscale technology companies, enterprises, and government entities.
QTS is a Blackstone REIT Portfolio company.
At QTS, we know where IT is going.
And we'd like to invite you to join us!
The Real Estate Paralegal supports the company's legal operations in a variety of project management, administrative and legal areas, collaborating with QTS business owners, suppliers, and other members of the Legal Department.
The position is primarily responsible for supporting all phases of the real estate acquisition and disposition process.
This may include but is not limited to the following: review of contracts, preparation of critical dates, leases, titles, plats and surveys, preparation of closing documents, objection letters, utility easements, development and escrow agreements, and any other legal documents that may be required of the transaction, due diligence, engineering process, and/or requested by a Legal Real Estate attorney.
In addition, the Real Estate Paralegal may be called upon to preliminarily review post-closing documents required to complete platting, permitting, remodeling projects, and finance initiatives before final review by Corporate Counsel.
The position requires the Real Estate Paralegal to prepare and set calls/meetings (both internally and externally) and prepare associated agendas and follow-up, maintain and keep up to date various reports dealing with critical dates and deadlines which are used by the Real Estate and Engineering Departments to manage permitting deadlines.
RESPONSIBILITIES, other duties as assigned:

Creates, updates, and maintains critical dates, deadline notification emails and circulates to Real Estate and Engineering team, Corporate Counsel, and other team members consistent with the Service Level Agreement.
Communicates effectively and efficiently and keep other team members apprised of the current state of the real estate projects.
Participates in team meeting to discuss legal project status, critical dates, and deadlines.
Serves as a point of communication with the title company to obtain title documents, clear title insurance requirements, and coordinate upcoming closings.
Creates, organizes, and maintains a legal file for each location to be acquired, sold, or leased.
Files, organizes, and creates closing binders for each closing transaction.
Works closely with Legal Real Estate attorneys and other department personnel to handle issues and conflicts throughout each transaction's lifecycle (including post-closing).
Develops and maintains an overall knowledge of the real estate processes, procedures, and documentation requirements within each applicable state.
Assists in managing the company's Real Estate document library

Support and assist members of the Legal Department with transactions, such as organizing checklists, including arranging closing documentation and collecting due diligence for real estate transactions

Support critical business, security and compliance information aspects of company's acquisition and development of property and facilities.
Performing other task and responsibilities of legal matters and general business matters based on the needs of the Legal Department

Basic Qualifications:

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Paralegal Studies, Legal Studies, or a related field.
Minimum of 3 years of experience as a paralegal, with a focus on real estate law.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Strong understanding of real estate law and transaction processes.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency in legal research and document management software.
Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with a team.
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks.
Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time efficiently to meet team deadlines.
Great communication skills to clearly and effectively exchange information, ideas, and feedback with team members.
TOTAL REWARDS

This role is also eligible for a competitive benefits package that includes: medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; 401(k) retirement plan; flexible spending and HSA accounts; paid holidays; paid time off; paid volunteer days; employee assistance program; tuition assistance; parental leave; military leave assistance; QTS scholarship for dependents; wellness program, and other company benefits.
This position is Bonus eligible.
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We strongly encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply to all of our job openings.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, age, disability status, Genetic Information & Testing, Family & Medical Leave, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint or discrimination claim.
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QTS is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.
If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to ****** and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
QTS Data Centers was built around the Core Values of Integrity, Character, and Trust.
We prioritize family, faith and community involvement while leading with strong, honorable, and principled behavior.
We started this journey in 2003 when our CEO, Chad Williams, purchased his first data center in Overland Park, KS.
Humble beginnings that have led to 35+ data centers and growing.
Recently privatized in a $10 billion transaction with Blackstone, one of the most notable real estate investments companies in the world, QTS is positioned to execute on a global expansion initiative and we are looking for the best and brightest to join our team.
At QTS, we're fearlessly leading the way by redefining what it means to be a data center provider.
QTS is entrusted with providing world-class data center solutions to enterprises, government agencies as well as the largest and fastest growing technology companies in the world.
We deliver a fully-integrated platform from top to bottom – one enabled by technology and world-class infrastructure.
Simply put, we're innovating to stay ahead of the curve.
We are powered by people.
And we'd like to invite you to join us.
In addition to a variety of benefit packages, QTS goes above and beyond for our employees:

Roth and Traditional 401(k) matching contributions with immediate vesting

Every employee is bonus or commission eligible

Generous PTO Accrual plus additional Paid Volunteer Days

Paid Holidays Annually/Holiday compensation when worked

Pet and Legal Insurance

Q-Rest Sabbatical Program

Q-Anniversary Service Award Program

Parental Leave for primary and secondary caregivers

Military Benefits Package

QTS Charitable Matching Gift Program

QTS Scholarship for Employee Dependents

QTS Crisis Fund

Wellness Program

Tuition Reimbursement Program