Description
Title: Temporary Landlord–Tenant Paralegal (Temp-to-Perm)
Schedule: Onsite, five (5) days per week
Hours: 40 hours per week, 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. (one-hour unpaid lunch break)
Duration: Temp-to-Perm
Pay Rate: $35–$40 per hour (commensurate with experience)
Key Responsibilities
- Assist attorneys with all aspects of landlord-tenant litigation, including drafting pleadings, motions, warrant requests, and related legal documents.
- Prepare, file, and manage legal documents in state courts, housing courts, and administrative agencies.
- Review and analyze lease agreements, notices, and other real estate-related documentation.
- Communicate with clients, court personnel, and opposing counsel regarding case status, deadlines, and procedural requirements.
- Maintain organized and accurate case files; track deadlines to ensure compliance with court schedules and filing requirements.
- Support attorneys in preparation for hearings, trials, and settlement negotiations.
- Coordinate service of process, court filings, and other procedural requirements.
- Assist with client intake, initial case assessments, and preparation of demand letters.
- Stay current on landlord-tenant laws, regulations, and procedural updates.
Qualifications & Skills
- Minimum of five (5+) years of experience as a paralegal, preferably with a focus on landlord-tenant or housing law.
- Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required; paralegal certificate a plus.
- Strong knowledge of housing court procedures, eviction processes, and lease agreements.
- Excellent legal research, writing, and document-preparation skills.
- Proficiency with court filing procedures, including e-filing; L&T portal experience a plus.
- Familiarity with case management systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Strong organizational, communication, and time-management skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced legal environment.
- Experience with rent stabilization, rent control, and related administrative proceedings is a plus.
Equal Employment Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. We strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and expression), marital or familial status, age, physical or mental disability, perceived disability, citizenship status, service in the uniformed services, genetic information, height, weight, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Applications from members of minority groups and women are encouraged.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should apply by emailing a resume and cover letter to ahinojosa@oncallcounsel.com with “Landlord Tenant Paralegal” as the subject line.
