Come work with us!

We are not your average law firm.

At Stewart McKelvey, we think: forward in a typically traditional field to outperform the expectations of our clients - and our employees. Our team members are the force that drives our business toward a modern, diverse and innovative future.

Our goal is to invest in talent who contribute their diverse perspectives, ideas and experiences. At Stewart McKelvey, you are welcome to bring your whole unique self to work.

In return, we offer a culture that supports flexible work arrangements, mental & physical wellness, opportunities to continue to develop professionally and collaborate with others, and a competitive compensation and benefits package.

A few things in particular that we offer to our team include:

• Flexible work arrangements for many positions, including work from home options
• A generous paid time-off package including vacation time, sick time and "flex days"
• A top rate flexible health and dental plan
• An annual wellness allowance, for a broad range of eligible expenses, such as fitness memberships and fees, fitness equipment, general health & wellness support, personal development courses, and home office expenses
• A "Dress for your Day" policy
• Social events and staff retreats
• A positive and fun work environment where we value inclusion and mutual respect
  
  

If this sounds like a work environment you'd thrive in, we may have just the right opportunity for you!

The Opportunity

At Stewart McKelvey, we are always excited to hear from talented people with office administration experience, for a variety of roles at the firm. If you have experience in a law firm or legal environment or have recently graduated from a legal administration or paralegal program, we would be happy to consider you for an opportunity with the firm. If you have administrative experience in environments outside of the legal sector, we may have a role for you as well!

Our administrative professionals are responsible for a variety of tasks ranging from drafting documents, handling client correspondence, file management, billing-related tasks, calendar management, scanning/ photocopying/ binding, and a variety of other duties depending on the role.

If you are interested in being considered for an administrative opportunity with Atlantic Canada's largest law firm, we want to hear from you! We have offices in New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Newfoundland & Labrador and Prince Edward Island. In your application please indicate in which office you would prefer to work and tell us about your experience and interests.

Our Focus On Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

We believe that diversity, equity & inclusion not only enhances the delivery of legal services to our clients, but also contributes to a better workplace for our team through the respected and valued input of diverse perspectives, ideas and experiences.

It is our mission to promote diversity, equity and inclusion throughout the Firm, to support the diversity initiatives of our clients, and to encourage greater inclusion in our communities through sponsorship and support.

During the recruitment process, applicants have the right to request an accommodation. Applicants invited to participate in an interview and who require an accommodation are encouraged to speak with a member of the recruitment team and discuss what we can do to better support them during this process.

Interested Candidates

Interested candidates can apply through this job posting.

Please Note

For security purposes, applicants are asked to submit their resume, cover letter and any other accompanying application documents in PDF format.

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted and any offer of employment will be conditional upon a satisfactory background check.