Senior Paralegal – Litigation, LTB & Collections

Royal York Property Management, inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal York Property Management is seeking a Senior Paralegal – Litigation, LTB & Collections to manage residential tenancy, Small Claims Court litigation, collections and judgment enforcement in a hybrid GTA setting.

5+ years of Ontario paralegal experience (7+ preferred), strong Small Claims Court litigation and LTB experience, and proven file management. Prepare pleadings, appear in court where permitted, and help develop efficient recovery strategies for a high-volume portfolio.

Qualifications

• Licensed Paralegal in Ontario in good standing with the Law Society.
• Minimum 5 years Ontario paralegal experience; 7+ years preferred.
• Strong hands-on Small Claims Court litigation experience.
• Demonstrated experience conducting Small Claims Court trials.
• Strong landlord-side LTB experience.
• Experience with plaintiff and defence matters, motions, collections, and judgment enforcement.
• Strong advocacy, legal drafting, negotiation, and file-management skills.
• Ability to independently assess files and determine next steps.
• Comfortable managing a high volume of active matters simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Manage plaintiff and defence matters from commencement through resolution.
• Defend claims and commence claims where appropriate.
• Prepare pleadings, motions, affidavits, evidence, and settlement materials.
• Conduct Small Claims Court trials and other appearances.
• Prepare witnesses, conduct examinations and cross-examinations, and make submissions.
• Handle service, defaults, and court-order procedural issues.
• Assess liability, damages, litigation risk, and settlement opportunities.
• Manage landlord-side LTB matters including rent arrears and termination of tenancies.
• Prepare notices, applications, evidence, and hearing materials.
• Conduct LTB hearings and negotiate resolutions where appropriate.
• Manage high-volume portfolio of collections and enforcement matters.
• Assess debts for enforceability and recovery potential; commence proceedings when needed.
• Develop efficient recovery strategies across many small debts.

Skills

Small Claims Court litigation

LTB experience

Collections experience

Negotiation

Education

Licensed Paralegal – Law Society of Ontario

Job description

Senior Paralegal – Litigation, LTB & Collections

Collections & Debt Recovery, Landlord & Tenant/ltb, Legal, Legal Operations, Litigation, Real Estate Legal Services, Small Claims Court

Type Full-Time

Location(s) Greater Toronto Area, Ontario, Canada · Hybrid

Compensation CAD $75,000 - CAD $90,000 Annually

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Compensation: C$75,000–C$95,000 annually, depending on experience, plus performance-based bonuses

Experience: 5+ years of relevant Ontario paralegal experience; 7+ years preferred

About Royal York Property Management

Royal York Property Management is a residential property management company supporting property owners and tenants across Ontario.

We are looking for an experienced Ontario paralegal who can independently manage a broad range of legal matters involving residential tenancies, Small Claims Court litigation, collections, and judgment enforcement.

About the Role

This is a hands‑on litigation role for someone who can take ownership of files from beginning to resolution.

The successful candidate should be comfortable assessing new matters, identifying legal and procedural issues, preparing the required materials, appearing before courts and tribunals where permitted, and managing a high volume of active files.

Key Responsibilities

Small Claims Court

• Manage plaintiff and defence matters from commencement through resolution.

• Defend claims brought against the company and commence claims where appropriate.

• Prepare pleadings, motions, affidavits, evidence, and settlement materials.

• Conduct Small Claims Court trials and other permitted appearances.

• Prepare witnesses, conduct examinations and cross‑examinations, and make submissions.

• Handle procedural issues involving service, defaults, and court orders.

• Assess liability, damages, litigation risk, and settlement opportunities.

Landlord & Tenant Board

• Manage landlord‑side LTB matters involving rent arrears, tenant damage, interference, behavioural issues, and termination of tenancies.

• Handle owner-use, purchaser‑use, renovation, demolition, and related matters.

• Prepare notices, applications, evidence, and hearing materials.

• Conduct LTB hearings and negotiate resolutions where appropriate.

Collections & Enforcement

• Manage a high‑volume portfolio of outstanding receivables and collection files.

• Assess debts for enforceability, limitation issues, recovery potential, and economic viability.

• Commence proceedings and negotiate payment arrangements where appropriate.

• Take available steps to enforce judgments and recover outstanding balances.

• Develop efficient recovery strategies across a large volume of smaller debts.

What We're Looking For

• Licensed Paralegal in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario.

• Minimum 5 years of relevant Ontario paralegal experience; 7+ years preferred.

• Strong hands‑on Small Claims Court litigation experience.

• Demonstrated experience personally conducting Small Claims Court trials.

• Strong landlord‑side LTB experience.

• Experience with plaintiff and defence matters, motions, procedural issues, collections, and judgment enforcement.

• Strong advocacy, legal drafting, negotiation, and file‑management skills.

• Ability to independently assess files and determine the appropriate next steps.

• Comfortable managing a high volume of active matters at the same time.

Compensation

C$75,000‑C$95,000 annually, depending on experience, trial exposure, LTB experience, collections and enforcement experience, and overall fit.

Performance-based bonuses may also be available.