Paralegal

1 week ago

Hamilton, Ontario, Canada City of Hamilton Full time
JOB ID #: 20325

Paralegal
City Housing Hamilton
55 Hess St

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NUMBER OF VACANCIES:
1 Full-Time Temporary

UNION/NON-

UNION:
CUPE Local 5167 Inside

HOURS Of

WORK:
35.00 per week

  • GRADE: L
  • SALARY/

HOUR:
$ $44.890 per hour- Note: See appropriate Collective Agreement or the Non Union Salary Range for details.

STATUS/

LENGTH:
Temporary, 18 Months

Job Description ID #: 3620

Vaccine Verification - As a condition of employment you are required to provide proof that you are fully vaccinated or provide proof of valid exemption satisfactory to the employer prior to your start date. You must acknowledge and agree to comply with any future vaccine policy requirements as an ongoing condition of employment at the City of Hamilton.

SUMMARY OF DUTIES

GENERAL DUTIES
Investigates, researches and prepares for hearings in front of the Landlord Tenant board.

Ensures appropriate witnesses are present or summoned where applicable at the Landlord Tenant Board.

Questions and cross-examines parties as well as witnesses.

Negotiates mediated settlements where appropriate.

Files eviction orders with the Court Enforcement Office.

Receives and answers inquiries from staff regarding legal questions surrounding the Residential Tenancies Act.


Attends as agent for CityHousing Hamilton Corporation at all proceedings for landlord and tenant matters at the Landlord and Tenant Board.

Performs a variety of administrative/clerical duties to support senior staff when necessary.

Provides back up support to other Divisional support functions.


Works in accordance with the provisions of applicable health and safety legislation and all City of Hamilton corporate and departmental policies and procedures related to occupational health and safety.

Performs other duties as assigned which are directly related to the major responsibilities of the job.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Thorough knowledge of the procedures associated with legal processes relating to landlord and tenant matters normally gained through previous education and experience as a paralegal with specific previous experience in the social housing field.
  • Acquire and maintain the licensing requirements for Paralegals in accordance with the Law Society of Ontario.
  • Extensive demonstrated knowledge of City Housing Hamilton, Access to Housing and general social housing policies and procedures relating to tenant placement, rent calculations and tenant management.
  • Thorough knowledge of the Residential Tenancies Act, Statutory Powers Procedure Act and Housing Act Services, including amendments pertinent to legislation and Board procedures.
  • General knowledge of property management procedures and regulations.
  • Excellent communication skills with astute ability to complete legal documentation. Ability to locate and accurately utilize relevant legal precedent documents and information. Ability to locate and interpret Provincial and Federal Statutes and Regulations and Municipal Bylaws as they related to landlord tenant issues.
  • Excellent tact and diplomacy skills to deal with a wide range of clients, court officials and community support agency representatives.
  • Excellent organizational skills and strong ability to meet many and competing deadlines.
  • Strong time management, multi-tasking and organizational skills. Ability to self-manage and work independently, set priorities and meet tight deadlines. Possesses the initiative and has demonstrated ability to carry out instruction without detailed direction.
  • Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel. Knowledge of Northgate Property Management System considered an asset.
  • Must possess and maintain a valid Class "G" Driver's Licence.
THIS POSITION REQUIRES A VALID CLASS "G" DRIVER'S LICENCE AND PROOF THEREOF IS REQUIRED AFTER HIRE.

NOTE 1:


As a condition of employment, the successful applicant(s) will be required to obtain a Criminal Reference Check (Vulnerable Sector screening), at their own expense, prior to beginning work in this position.


NOTE 2:


This position(s) currently requires the incumbent(s) to use their personal vehicle(s) 3 or more times per week for City business.

In accordance with City policy, parking is provided at this time.

Should this job requirement change, parking will only be provided in accordance with the City policy in force at that time.


About the City of Hamilton
**Contribute to the City of Hamilton, one of Canada's largest cities - home to a diverse and strong economy, an active and inclusive community, a robust cultural and dining scene, hundreds of kilometres of hiking trails and natural beauty just minutes from the downtown core, and so much more. Join our diverse team of talented and ambitious staff who embody our values of sensational service, courageous change, steadfast integrity, collective ownership and being engaged empowered employees. Help us achieve our vision of being the bes

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