Real Estate Paralegal

Quality Technology Services•Overland Park, KS

About The Position

The Real Estate Paralegal supports QTS’s legal operations through project management, administrative, and legal work in collaboration with business owners, suppliers, and the Legal Department. The role primarily supports all phases of real estate acquisitions and dispositions. Work may include reviewing contracts; preparing critical dates, leases, titles, plats, surveys, closing documents, objection letters, utility easements, development and escrow agreements, and other transaction-related legal documents; and supporting due diligence and engineering processes. The paralegal may also preliminarily review post-closing documents for platting, permitting, remodeling, and finance initiatives before Corporate Counsel’s final review. The position also involves scheduling internal and external calls and meetings, preparing agendas and follow-up, and maintaining reports on critical dates and deadlines used by the Real Estate and Engineering Departments to manage permitting. The paralegal helps maintain real estate files, closing binders, and the company’s real estate document library, and works with Real Estate attorneys and other department personnel throughout each transaction, including post-closing.

Requirements

Associate’s or bachelor’s degree, further education, or equivalent job experience.
Three or more years of professional experience in a real estate role.
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 and collaboratively with a team.
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to handle multiple tasks.
Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time efficiently to meet team deadlines.
Ability to clearly and effectively exchange information, ideas, and feedback with team members.

Responsibilities

Create, update, and maintain critical dates and deadline notification emails, and circulate them to the Real Estate and Engineering teams, Corporate Counsel, and other team members in accordance with the Service Level Agreement.
Communicate project status effectively and keep team members apprised of real estate projects.
Participate in team meetings to discuss legal project status, critical dates, and deadlines.
Coordinate with title companies to obtain title documents, clear title insurance requirements, and arrange upcoming closings.
Create, organize, and maintain legal files for each location to be acquired, sold, or leased.
File and organize transaction materials and create closing binders for each closing.
Work with Legal Real Estate attorneys and other department personnel to address issues and conflicts throughout transactions, including post-closing.
Develop and maintain knowledge of real estate processes, procedures, and documentation requirements in applicable states.
Assist in managing the company’s Real Estate document library.
Support Legal Department transactions by organizing checklists, arranging closing documentation, and collecting due diligence materials.
Support critical business, security, and compliance information related to the company’s acquisition and development of property and facilities.
Perform other legal and general business tasks as needed by the Legal Department.
Prepare and schedule internal and external calls and meetings, including agendas and follow-up.
Maintain reports on critical dates and deadlines used by the Real Estate and Engineering Departments to manage permitting deadlines.
Support real estate acquisitions and dispositions, including contract review and preparation of transaction documents and due diligence materials.
Preliminarily review post-closing documents related to platting, permitting, remodeling projects, and finance initiatives before final review by Corporate Counsel.