Real Estate Paralegal

QTS Data Centers•Overland Park, KS

12d

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 position primarily supports all phases of real estate acquisitions and dispositions, including reviewing contracts; preparing critical dates, leases, title materials, plats, surveys, closing documents, objection letters, utility easements, development and escrow agreements, and other transaction-related legal documents; and assisting with due diligence and engineering processes. The paralegal may also preliminarily review post-closing documents for platting, permitting, remodeling projects, and finance initiatives before Corporate Counsel’s final review. The role includes arranging internal and external calls and meetings, preparing agendas and follow-ups, and maintaining reports on critical dates and deadlines used by the Real Estate and Engineering Departments to manage permitting deadlines.

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 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 informed about 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 departments 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.
Assist the Legal Department with transactions, including organizing checklists, arranging closing documentation, and collecting real estate due diligence.
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.
Arrange internal and external calls and meetings, prepare agendas and follow-ups, and maintain reports on critical dates and deadlines.
Support real estate acquisitions and dispositions through contract review and preparation of transaction documents, due diligence, and engineering-related work.
Preliminarily review post-closing documents for platting, permitting, remodeling projects, and finance initiatives before final review by Corporate Counsel.