SUMMARY
The Corporate/Construction 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 bene?ts package that includes: medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; 401(k) retirement plan; ?exible 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 bene?ts.
This position is Bonus/Commission eligible.
This job may be eligible for equity.
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) (http://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088\EEOC\KnowYourRights\10\20.pdf)
Know Your Rights (Spanish)
The pay transparency policy is available here:
Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Poster-Formatted (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OFCCP/pdf/pay-transp\%20English\formattedESQA508c.pdf)
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.
It's exhilarating to find yourself at a pivotal moment in history- and even more so to be leading the way. At QTS Data Centers, we are proud to stand at the forefront of today's dynamic digital transformation. Our world-class data centers empower our customers' most strategic growth initiatives, positioning us as a global leader in digital infrastructure.
As AI and cloud technologies fuel the demand for increased speed, capacity, and innovation, QTS has emerged as the global digital infrastructure leader. We are committed to connecting the globe for good. Driven by purpose and a spirit of innovation, we design, build, and operate some of the most advanced data centers worldwide. In addition to our cutting-edge technology, we are dedicated to sustainability, incorporating renewable energy solutions to minimize our environmental footprint and drive meaningful impact. As a proud portfolio company of Blackstone, QTS is uniquely positioned to achieve ambitious growth and innovation goals.
At QTS, we are Powered by People . Our team members are the cornerstone of our culture, innovation, and growth. They are mission-driven, resourceful, and committed to making a positive impact in the communities where we live and work. Together, we're achieving remarkable things and shaping the future of digital infrastructure.
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, Paid Volunteer Days Plus Floating Holidays
Stock Purchase Plan (SPP)
11 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
