Housing Paralegal

Housing Paralegal

Full-time permanent position

Housing Help is a non-profit agency that assists families and individuals who are at risk of homelessness to access and retain appropriate, affordable housing. The agency is seeking a licensed paralegal to provide direct service to clients in the area of housing law with a focus on tenants’ rights.

Main functions (but not limited to)

Preparing and appropriately maintaining client files

Interviewing clients, investigating facts and conducting research

Providing legal advice to clients in relation to housing matters

Preparing all necessary documents and correspondence

Using the organization’s case management software system for proper file management

Negotiating on clients’ behalf

Preparing and representing clients before the landlord tenant board

Maintaining contact with clients to keep them informed and updated

Referring clients appropriately to social service agencies, community organizations, Legal Aid Ontario and other services

Act as a resource for legal information to other staff members

Keeping appropriate written records of interactions with clients

Working with community partner agencies and groups to provide services to clients

Organizing and participating in public legal education events

Working in accordance with his or her supervision plan and policies of Housing Help

Participates in internal and external training seminars

Participating in team and supervision meetings

Qualifications:
Licensed paralegal member in good standing with the Law Society of Upper Canada

Housing law experience (minimum two years preferred)

Experience working with multicultural populations and disadvantaged groups

Excellent communication skills

Familiarity with issues related to poverty and homelessness

Knowledge of the Residential Tenancies Act and Co-operative Housing

Capacity to work in French is an asset, as is fluency in other languages

Hours of work are Monday to Friday 8:00-4:00 (35 hours a week)

Plus, paid vacation and sick leave and a generous benefits package

Pay: $60,000.00-$62,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care
- Work from home

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

**Education**:

- Secondary School (preferred)

**Experience**:

- legal assistant: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Ottawa, ON K1Z 8N8