Paralegal, Regional

CAPREIT•Montreal, QC

About The Position

We are a growth-oriented company that own and operate the highest quality rental communities across Canada. We offer our residents attractive, comfortable and secure homes and are constantly seeking talented individuals to join our team. Our employees are essential to the success of our communities and we consider them our most valuable assets. We proudly invest in our employees’ learning and growth through our Mentorship Program and our Leadership Development Program, offered in partnership with Concordia University. As a recognized 2025 Mercer Best Employer, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer that celebrates the diversity of the communities where we live and do business. This is reflected in the incredible progress we've made in raising our Engagement Score above the Canadian Top Quartile. It's a testament to the dedication of our people across the country. Together, we will continue to raise our levels of employee engagement. Position Description Title: Paralegal, Regional Reports To: Director/Senior Director/Managing Director, Operations/ Senior Manager Regional Collection Position Summary: Our in-house licensed Paralegal, Regional coordinate legal services and manage current delinquent accounts by pursuing those tenants through the Landlord and Tenant Board.

Requirements

Minimum 2 years of experience in similar role in property management
Extensive knowledge of Residential Tenancies Act
Licensed as Paralegal designated by the applicable provincial regulatory body
Knowledge of standard Accounts Receivable
Experience in a high volume fast paced environment
Possess strong verbal and written communication skills
Experience in Tribunal Hearings

Responsibilities

Prepare L1 applications (N4’s received from administrators). Print L1 applications.
Send applications to Tribunal for processing and coordinate with Tribunal for scheduling of hearing dates.
Coordinate with Administrators/Operations Managers re: evictions upon termination dates in Tribunal Orders.
Monitor all mediated agreements and Payment Plans/ Prepare and file L4 applications once tenants have defaulted on Mediated Agreement.
Prepare termination notice such as N5’s, N6’s, N7’s, and N8’s.
Follow up with Operations Managers/Site after eviction has been executed.
Attend Tribunal hearings and respond to tenant inquiries as necessary.
Prepare monthly reports detailing current litigation activity and status.
Coordinates general office and administrative duties including, but not limited to, maintenance of filing systems, preparation of correspondence, reports and spreadsheets.
Screens and sorts all incoming mail.
Schedules hearings and updates calendars.
Coordinates day to day office activities (mailing notices of hearings, preparing certificates of service, corresponding with Tribunal).
Other duties as assigned.