Real Estate Paralegal
Quality Technology Services, LLC, Overland Park, Kansas, United States, 66213
Overview
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.
Responsibilities
Create, update, and maintain critical dates, deadline notification emails and circulate to Real Estate and Engineering team, Corporate Counsel, and other team members consistent with the Service Level Agreement.
Communicate effectively and efficiently and keep other team members apprised of the current state of the real estate projects.
Participate in team meeting to discuss legal project status, critical dates, and deadlines.
Serve as a point of communication with the title company to obtain title documents, clear title insurance requirements, and coordinate upcoming closings.
Create, organize, and maintain a legal file for each location to be acquired, sold, or leased.
File, organize, and create closing binders for each closing transaction.
Work closely with Legal Real Estate attorneys and other department personnel to handle issues and conflicts throughout each transaction’s lifecycle (including post-closing).
Develop and maintain an overall knowledge of the real estate processes, procedures, and documentation requirements within each applicable state.
Assist 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.
Perform other task and responsibilities of legal matters and general business matters based on the needs of the Legal Department.
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.
Skills & Aabilities
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.
EEO Statement We conform to all the laws, statutes, and regulations concerning equal employment opportunities and affirmative action. 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.
Benefits
Roth and Traditional 401(k) matching contributions with immediate vesting
Every employee is bonus or commission eligible
Generous PTO, Paid Volunteer Days Plus Floating Holidays
Stock Purchase Plan (SPP)
11 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
Contact 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 talentacquisition@qtsdatacenters.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
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Responsibilities
Create, update, and maintain critical dates, deadline notification emails and circulate to Real Estate and Engineering team, Corporate Counsel, and other team members consistent with the Service Level Agreement.
Communicate effectively and efficiently and keep other team members apprised of the current state of the real estate projects.
Participate in team meeting to discuss legal project status, critical dates, and deadlines.
Serve as a point of communication with the title company to obtain title documents, clear title insurance requirements, and coordinate upcoming closings.
Create, organize, and maintain a legal file for each location to be acquired, sold, or leased.
File, organize, and create closing binders for each closing transaction.
Work closely with Legal Real Estate attorneys and other department personnel to handle issues and conflicts throughout each transaction’s lifecycle (including post-closing).
Develop and maintain an overall knowledge of the real estate processes, procedures, and documentation requirements within each applicable state.
Assist 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.
Perform other task and responsibilities of legal matters and general business matters based on the needs of the Legal Department.
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.
Skills & Aabilities
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.
EEO Statement We conform to all the laws, statutes, and regulations concerning equal employment opportunities and affirmative action. 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.
Benefits
Roth and Traditional 401(k) matching contributions with immediate vesting
Every employee is bonus or commission eligible
Generous PTO, Paid Volunteer Days Plus Floating Holidays
Stock Purchase Plan (SPP)
11 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
Contact 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 talentacquisition@qtsdatacenters.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
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