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QTS Data Centers is seeking a Paralegal Manager 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.

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The Paralegal Manager will lead and manage the paralegal team, ensuring the delivery of high-quality legal support services. This role involves overseeing paralegal activities, managing workflow, and providing strategic direction to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the legal department. This is a highly collaborative and team-oriented role, reporting to the Director of Legal Operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise and mentor the paralegal team, providing guidance, training, and professional development opportunities

• Coordinate and manage the tasks and projects of the paralegal team in carrying out the necessary operations needed to support the overall Legal department

• Support implementation and usage of technology solutions and digitization projects

• Assist General Counsel with the legal budget and forecasting

• Oversee invoice payment process and expense tracking

• Oversee Legal new hire onboarding and training

• Manage the QLDP Legal rotation

• Manage Legal team’s internal compliance and audits

• Oversee external mailboxes and coordinate responses to inquiries with Corporate Paralegal

• Maintain intellectual property assets including global portfolio of trademarks

• Proactively design, maintain, and optimize process documentation and memos to ensure operational workflows are current and compliant

• Develop and implement best practices and procedures to enhance the efficiency of paralegal operations

• Assist in strategic planning and operational effectiveness of the legal operations team

• Work with attorneys to support project and document management, and other legal activities

• Work cross-functionally with teams throughout the company, including finance, sales, deal desk, facilities, development, tax, and operations

• Other tasks and projects as assigned

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Paralegal Studies, Legal Studies, or a related field.

• A paralegal certification is preferred.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a paralegal, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or management role.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Strong leadership and team management abilities

• Excellent organizational and time management skills

• Proficiency in document management

• Excellent listening, written, and organizational skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Excels in a team-oriented, highly collaborative, environment

• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines

• Attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy

• Must be able to maintain a high degree of confidentiality

• Possess ambition and an optimistic attitude

• Ability to work in a fast-paced and evolving business environment

• Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite, OneDrive, SharePoint and DocuSign

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.

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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.

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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 talentacquisition@qtsdatacenters.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

QTS Data Centers was built around the Core Values of Integrity, Character, and Trust. We prioritize family, faith and community involvement while leading with strong, honorable, and principled behavior. We started this journey in 2003 when our CEO, Chad Williams, purchased his first data center in Overland Park, KS. Humble beginnings that have led to 35+ data centers and growing. Recently privatized in a $10 billion transaction with Blackstone, one of the most notable real estate investments companies in the world, QTS is positioned to execute on a global expansion initiative and we are looking for the best and brightest to join our team.

At QTS, we’re fearlessly leading the way by redefining what it means to be a data center provider. QTS is entrusted with providing world-class data center solutions to enterprises, government agencies as well as the largest and fastest growing technology companies in the world. We deliver a fully-integrated platform from top to bottom – one enabled by technology and world-class infrastructure. Simply put, we’re innovating to stay ahead of the curve.

We are powered by people.

And we’d like to invite you to join us.

In addition to a variety of benefit packages, QTS goes above and beyond for our employees:

• Roth and Traditional 401(k) matching contributions with immediate vesting

• Every employee is bonus or commission eligible

• Generous PTO Accrual plus additional Paid Volunteer Days

• Paid Holidays Annually/Holiday compensation when worked

• Pet and Legal Insurance

• Q-Rest Sabbatical Program

• Q-Anniversary Service Award Program

• Parental Leave for primary and secondary caregivers

• Military Benefits Package

• QTS Charitable Matching Gift Program

• QTS Scholarship for Employee Dependents

• QTS Crisis Fund

• Wellness Program

• Tuition Reimbursement Program