Paralegal

Job Details

Position : Paralegal

Location : Toronto, Burlington, London, Ottawa, Kingston

Type : Existing vacancy

Hours : 40 hours per week

Compensation Range : $65,000-$80,000

Responsibilities

• Preparation of all legal documents recognized by the Landlord and Tenant Board (e.g. Form N4, N5, N6, N7, N8, etc.);
• Attend and report at weekly meetings with management;
• Offer resources to management regarding the Residential Tenancies Act, forms and procedures;
• Review A / R calendar and advise and coordinate collections accordingly;
• Print weekly A / R reports of outstanding balances provide copies to sites and management;
• Maintain spreadsheets for files requiring legal action;
• Follow up with phone calls and / or email for outstanding balances;
• Monitoring payment plans made by tenants;
• Follow up with site staff on payments made as a result of N4s;
• File applications to the Landlord and Tenant Board to proceed with hearings;
• Prepare all materials for hearings and represent the Landlord at the hearings;
• Prepare and represent the Landlord for Tenant Applications, Motions and Reviews at Hearings;
• Review chronic late‑paying tenants with managers and prepare and distribute Persistently Late Letters;
• Liaise with housing authority to assist in housing and payment plans;
• Liaise with family and community resources regarding circumstances surrounding unique evictions;
• Defend claims in small claims court;
• Complete monthly Bad Debt record, and prepare and send past tenant files to collection agency;
• Maintain reports regarding collections;
• File Orders with Sheriff’s office in person at various locations;
• Other assigned duties as required.

Qualifications

Benefits

About Homestead Land Holdings Limited

As a proudly Canadian‑owned and operated company, we’ve spent decades creating and providing over 25,000 homes and managing over 200 quality rental communities that people are proud to call their home. We’re hands‑on, ensuring every space is built with care.

Additional Information

A satisfactory reference check, criminal records clearance are required for the position. We thank all candidates for their interest, however only those being considered will be contacted directly. Homestead Land Holdings Limited is an equal opportunity employer. Accessibility accommodation is available for all parts of the recruitment and selection process. Please make needs known in advance.

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