Paralegal Jobs in Toronto, Canada at Homestead Land Holdings Limited
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Description
Position: Paralegal
Location:
Toronto, ON
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.
Title: Paralegal
Company: Homestead Land Holdings Limited
Location: Toronto, Canada
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