Paralegal

Position: Paralegal
Location: Burlington, London, Kingston
Type: Existing vacancy
Hours: 40 hours per week
Compensation Range: $65,000-$80,000

As a Paralegal at Homestead, you will work in conjunction with management in an advisory role regarding legal matters with residents. You will deal with a combination of arrears of rent collections, knowledge of representation at the Landlord Tenant Board and Small Claims Court regarding matters relating to resident disputes and social issues.

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:

• Must maintain their Law Society License in good standing at all times and must comply with the Paralegal Rules of Conduct
• 2 to 3 years of office experience
• Experience dealing with Landlord and Tenant matters is an asset
• Proficient in Word & Excel, and Yardi Voyager Accounting System
• Complete knowledge of the Residential Tenancies Act, 2006 is an asset
• Competent in Small Claims Practice and Procedures is an asset
• Complete knowledge of the Statutory Powers Procedure Act is an asset
• Familiar with the Freedom of Information & Privacy Act is an asset
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Possess excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Willing to travel

Why Homestead?

• RRSP program to support long-term goals
• Health, dental, and life insurance
• Annual bonuses that reward success
• Company events and celebrations
• Growth and development opportunities

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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