Real Estate Paralegal

QTS; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

QTS is seeking a Real Estate Paralegal to support the company's legal operations in real estate acquisition and disposition, including review of contracts, preparation of closing documents, and due diligence.

The role coordinates with Real Estate and Engineering teams, title companies, and Corporate Counsel to manage critical dates, closing binders, and post-closing activities across multiple transactions.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Three or more years of professional experience in a real estate role.
• Strong understanding of real estate law and transaction processes.

Responsibilities

• Creates, updates, and maintains critical dates and deadline notifications for Real Estate and Engineering teams.
• Communicates status of real estate projects to team members.
• Participates in meetings to discuss legal project status and deadlines.
• Acts as liaison with title companies to obtain documents and coordinate closings.
• Maintains a legal file for each location to be acquired, sold, or leased.
• Files, organizes, and creates closing binders for transactions.
• Collaborates with Legal Real Estate attorneys and department staff throughout transactions.
• Maintains knowledge of real estate processes and state-specific documentation.
• Assists in managing the Real Estate document library.
• Supports the Legal Department with transaction checklists and due diligence.
• Supports compliance and information security aspects of property development.

Skills

Real estate law

Communication

Legal research

Document management

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree

Job description

Who we are:

As a global leader in digital infrastructure, QTS designs, builds and operates advanced data centers that support strategic AI, cloud and digital transformation initiatives. We are driven by a mission to connect the world for good and our people make it possible. Every single day, the creativity, dedication and genuine care for our communities are what push us forward and make this a truly special place to be.

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 or further education, or equivalent job experience.
• Three or more years of professional experience in a real estate role.

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.

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