Learn what makes QTS a unique place to grow your career! QTS Data Centers is seeking a Corporate Paralegal to work from our Overland Park, KS office location. Quality Technology Services (QTS) QTS Realty Trust, LLC is a leading provider of data center solutions across a diverse footprint with over two gigawatts of critical power capacity under customer contract in North America and Europe. Through its software-defined technology platform, QTS delivers secure, compliant infrastructure solutions, robust connectivity and premium customer service to leading hyperscale technology companies, enterprises, and government entities. QTS is a Blackstone REIT Portfolio company. At QTS, we know where IT is going. And we'd like to invite you to join us! The Corporate Paralegal is a member of the legal department and collaborates with QTS business owners, managers, and other members of the legal team. This resource will handle a variety of corporate tasks and have responsibilities that are essential to the legal team's success. The Corporate Paralegal has strong written and oral communication skills, great attention to detail, and excellent organizational skills. Ingenuity and initiative are needed to provide professional legal support to the legal team and departments throughout QTS. RESPONSIBILITIES, other duties may be assigned.
- Maintain accurate and complete records and files on internal databases, SharePoint and OneDrive
- Collect and collate information required from various sources in order to centralize and streamline key templates, policies, and procedures
- Prepare, draft, and maintain legal templates, legal correspondence, policies, presentations, procedures, and other materials
- Manage new hire onboarding process; suggest and implement improvements
- Assist legal team managers with new hire onboarding and training
- Manage the legal email mailbox by responding to all inquiries, routing to appropriate personnel, or assigning tasks as needed
- Manage legal holds and assist with various litigation matters
- Manage insurance claims related to litigation matters
- Assist with legal department invoice processing and budget
- Assist with preparation and maintenance of corporate records, US and international
- Conduct legal research and analysis as required to support ongoing projects and initiatives
- Assist Tax Department with customer information related correspondence projects
- Assist Legal Operations Manager on various projects and new initiatives
- Suggest and implement process improvement
- Assist legal team with other duties and projects, as assigned
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS - Associate's Degree or equivalent professional experience
- Three or more years of professional experience as paralegal or in legal related field - preferably in an in house corporate setting
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES - 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
- Entity management experience is a plus
- 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), OneDrive, SharePoint and DocuSign
- Excellent analytical and time-management skills
- Ability to prioritize and manage time efficiently
- Must be able to maintain a high degree of confidentiality
- Possess ambition and an optimistic attitude
TOTAL REWARDS This role is also eligible for a competitive benefits package that includes: medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; 401(k) retirement plan; flexible spending and HSA accounts; paid holidays; paid time off; paid volunteer days; employee assistance program; tuition assistance; parental leave; military leave assistance; QTS scholarship for dependents; wellness program, and other company benefits. This position is Bonus eligible. #LI-LS1 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 in the investigation of any complaint or discrimination claim. The Know Your Rights Poster is included here: Know Your Rights (English) Know Your Rights (Spanish) The pay transparency policy is available here: Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Poster-Formatted QTS is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to ...@qtsdatacenters.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.