Real Estate Paralegal

Qts Data Centers - Overland Park, KS

Full-time - Mid Level

Overland Park, KS

About the position

The Real Estate Paralegal at QTS Data Centers plays a crucial role in supporting the company's legal operations, particularly in the real estate acquisition and disposition processes. This position involves collaborating with various stakeholders, including business owners and legal teams, to manage legal documentation, critical dates, and project management tasks related to real estate transactions.

Responsibilities

• Support all phases of the real estate acquisition and disposition process.
• Review contracts and prepare critical dates, leases, titles, plats, and surveys.
• Prepare closing documents, objection letters, utility easements, and development agreements.
• Conduct due diligence and assist in the engineering process as required by Legal Real Estate attorneys.
• Maintain and update reports dealing with critical dates and deadlines for the Real Estate and Engineering Departments.
• Communicate effectively with team members and external parties regarding project status and deadlines.
• Create and maintain legal files for each location to be acquired, sold, or leased.
• Organize and create closing binders for each transaction.
• Serve as a point of communication with title companies to obtain necessary documents and coordinate closings.
• Assist in managing the company's Real Estate document library.

Requirements

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Paralegal Studies, Legal Studies, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a paralegal, focusing on real estate law.
• 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.

Nice-to-haves

• Spanish language proficiency.

Benefits

• Wellness program
• Health savings account
• Paid holidays
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Military leave
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Employee assistance program
• Vision insurance