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;