Junior Paralegal

The DMS Group is seeking a **Junior Paralegal **to join our team in **North York**. The Junior Paralegal will work in our Investor Owned division under the direction of the Regional Manager.

As a member of the property management team, the key responsibilities of the **Junior Paralegal **include but are not limited to:

- Preparing all necessary LTB forms (N4, L9, Breaches, etc.)
- Receiving, documenting, and filing all communications from LTB regarding outcomes of hearings.
- Following up on all Orders
- Completing additional related accounting duties and administration
- Responsible for handling Small Claims and Landlord Tenant matters
- Preparing files for collections and liaising with Collection Agencies as required
- Being a primary point of contact for other team members regarding tenant legal issues
- Communicate with the property administrators and full management of tenant legal cards within software provided
- Forwarding documents and liaising with the Enforcement Office in order to enforce evictions.

**Desired Skills and Qualifications**:

- **Excellent workplace knowledge of the Landlord and Tenant Board is an asset**:

- Licensed Paralegal
- Strong organization skills and attention to detail
- Attention to detail and Self-motivated
- Strong ethics
- Knowledge of accounting
- 2-5 years of experience with the Landlord and Tenant Board
- Knowledge with MS- Office
- Occasional travel is required for LTB hearings in various locations

This is an excellent opportunity for a career-minded property management professional looking for a challenging opportunity.
- DMS is one of Canada's premiere real estate services companies managing a wide range of property types providing tenants and landlords with superior service and outstanding value. DMS was ranked Canada’s number 1 managing company in August 2020 by Canadian Apartment Magazine and is currently managing over 18 million square feet with a value of over $3.5B._
- We are an equal opportunity employer and will provide accommodations during the recruitment process upon request_

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- North York, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- Legal assistant: 2 years (required)
- Property management: 4 years (required)
- RTA and LTB: 2 years (required)

Work Location: One location