Landlord/Tenant Paralegal Job at NOVO Properties, Remote

  • NOVO Properties
  • Remote

Job Description

Landlord-Tenant Paralegal 

We are a real estate development and property management company seeking an experienced Landlord-Tenant Paralegal to support our in-house legal and compliance function across our residential portfolio in the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia. This role works closely with property managers and outside counsel to manage the legal and collections process from notice through judgment, while using our proprietary software to manage the case load. The ideal candidate has experience with DC Superior Court's Landlord and Tenant Branch, is comfortable managing a high volume of matters across multiple properties and understands the procedural steps specific to DC housing law.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, issue, and serve notices to quit, notices to cure or vacate, and other pre-litigation notices using out proprietary software and in compliance with DC Code and DC Municipal Regulations

• Track notice periods, case deadlines, court dates, and statute of limitations across the portfolio using our case management system

• Coordinate service of process and confirm compliance with DC-specific service requirements

• Communicate with process servers, attorney's, and the DC government agencies as needed

• Prepare exhibits, ledgers, and documentation packages for hearings, mediations, and trials

• Monitor portfolio-wide compliance with DC's rent control regulations, requirements, and legislative updates

• Monitor tenant files, correspondence logs, and notice/filing records for each property

• Serve as a liaison between property managers, regional managers, tenants, and outside counsel on legal and compliance matters

• Support hearing preparation, including scheduling, witness/property manager coordination

• Research DC landlord-tenant statutes, regulations, and case law and translate findings into guidance for the property management team

• Stay current on changes to DC housing law and help train property management staff on compliance updates

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or paralegal certificate required; Bachelor's degree preferred

• 2+ years of paralegal experience in landlord-tenant, real estate, or housing law (DC experience strongly preferred)

• Working knowledge of DC Superior Court Landlord and Tenant Branch procedures and local rules

• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage a high-volume caseload with competing deadlines

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Compensation & Benefits

• $35 - $45 an hour

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• Paid time off and DC-observed holidays

• Flexible schedule to accommodate part-time work (off-hours ok)

• Fully remote position - Must be within 1 hour of eastern time zone.

Job Tags

Remote job, Local area, Flexible hours

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