Corporate Paralegal - Litigation and Employment Law

QTS Data Centers•Overland Park, KS

About The Position

The Corporate Paralegal (Corporate/Litigation/Employment Law) is a key member of the Legal Department, working closely with QTS business stakeholders and legal team members to support a wide range of legal matters. This role is vital to the department’s overall effectiveness and success. The ideal candidate will possess strong written and verbal communication skills, exceptional attention to detail, and excellent organizational abilities. This individual demonstrates initiative, sound judgment, and creative problem-solving to deliver high-quality legal support across QTS’ Legal Team.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent professional experience.
3+ years of professional experience as a paralegal or equivalent job experience.
Litigation & Employment Experience
Hands-on, self-starter who is disciplined and detail-oriented with the ability to work independently as well as in a team setting that requires a highly accurate and timely work product
Excellent listening, written, verbal, organizational and interpersonal skills
Ability to learn ERP systems
Excels in a team-oriented work environment
Strong work ethic and accountability to deadlines
Ability to work in a fast-paced and evolving business environment
Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel), Box and DocuSign
Excellent analytical and time-management skills
Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently
Must be able to maintain a high degree of confidentiality
Possess ambition and an optimistic attitude

Responsibilities

Organize, maintain, and update litigation case files
Conduct legal research on case law, statutes, regulations, and court rules
Draft pleadings, motions, subpoenas, discovery requests/responses, and affidavits
Manage the discovery process, including document collection, review, and production
Coordinate with opposing counsel on discovery and scheduling matters
Assemble trial notebooks, organize exhibits, and prepare litigation holds
Prepare for and summarize deposition transcripts
Track all litigation deadlines for filings, court appearances, and depositions
File documents electronically with state and federal courts
Communicate with clients, witnesses, court personnel, and opposing counsel
Maintain and organize case-related correspondence and evidence
Assist with due diligence on financial transactions and various litigation matters
Maintain electronic documents in the Legal department and/or the company’s document repository on tracker and in sharepoint.
Perform other general administrative support duties, including faxing, photocopying, uploading and coordinating mailings
Assist in managing and organizing legal and corporate documentation & quality control for past and present files to ensure accuracy and completeness.
Suggest and implement process improvement
Assist legal team with other duties and projects, as assigned