Corporate Paralegal

At QTS Data Centers, we build and operate advanced data centers that support our customers’ most strategic growth initiatives. Who You Are We’re looking for a Corporate Paralegal with strong communication, detail, and legal support skills who is ready to work closely with business stakeholders and the legal team. What You’ll Do Organize, maintain, and update litigation case files. Conduct legal research on case law, statutes, regulations, and court rules. Draft pleadings, motions, subpoenas, discovery requests/responses, and affidavits. Manage the discovery process, including document collection, review, and production. Coordinate with opposing counsel on discovery and scheduling matters. Assemble trial notebooks, organize exhibits, and prepare litigation holds. Prepare for and summarize deposition transcripts. Track all litigation deadlines for filings, court appearances, and depositions. File documents electronically with state and federal courts. Communicate with clients, witnesses, court personnel, and opposing counsel. Maintain and organize case‑related correspondence and evidence. Assist with due diligence on financial transactions and various litigation matters. Maintain electronic documents in the Legal department and the company’s document repository. Perform general administrative support duties including faxing, photocopying, uploading, and coordinating mailings. Assist in managing and organizing legal and corporate documentation and quality control for past and present files. Suggest and implement process improvements. Assist the legal team with other duties and projects as assigned. Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent professional experience. 3+ years of professional experience as a paralegal or equivalent role. Litigation and employment experience. Skills and Abilities Self‑starter who is disciplined, detail‑oriented, and works independently or in a team. Excellent listening, written, verbal, organizational, and interpersonal skills. Ability to learn ERP systems. 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, Excel), Box, and DocuSign. Excellent analytical and time‑management skills; ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently. Must maintain a high degree of confidentiality. Ambition and an optimistic attitude. Benefits Competitive salary and bonus eligibility. Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance. 401(k) retirement plan with Roth and Traditional contributions. Flexible spending and HSA accounts. Paid holidays, PTO, and floating holidays. Paid volunteer days. Employee assistance program, tuition assistance, parental leave, and military leave assistance. QTS scholarship for employee dependents. Wellness program and other company benefits. Equal Opportunity Employer We conform to all laws 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, national origin, age, disability status, genetic information, family or 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr QTS Realty Trust