Senior Paralegal – Litigation, LTB & Collections

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

Job summary

Royal York Property Management is seeking an experienced Ontario paralegal to independently manage residential tenancy matters, Small Claims Court litigation, collections and judgment enforcement. The role is hands-on, requires strong advocacy, legal drafting and the ability to handle a high volume of active files, including court appearances and hearings.

Licensed paralegal in good standing and 5+ years' Ontario paralegal experience required; 7+ preferred; compensation CA$75,000–CA$95,000 plus

Qualifications

• 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.

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 permitted appearances.
• Prepare witnesses, conduct examinations and cross-examinations, and make submissions.
• Handle service, defaults, and court orders.
• 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.
• Manage a high-volume portfolio of outstanding receivables and collection files.
• Assess debts for enforceability and recovery potential.
• Commence proceedings and negotiate payment arrangements.
• Take steps to enforce judgments and recover balances.
• Develop efficient recovery strategies for many small debts.

Skills

Small Claims Court

Landlord-Tenant Law

Litigation Management

Legal Drafting

Negotiation

File Management

Debt Recovery

Court Appearance

Education

Ontario Paralegal License

Job description

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

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.

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