Legal Assistant
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 not to replicate what we have, but to continue to invest in new 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 and physical wellness and we provide a competitive compensation and benefits package. A few things we offer:
- Flexible work arrangements for many positions, including work from home options
- A generous vacation allowance, as well as two “flex days” per year
- Top rate flexible health and dental plan
- Group Retirement Plan with employer contribution matching
- 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, home office expenses
- A “Dress for your Day” policy
- Assistance for continuing education
- 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, you might be a great fit for our team!
If you are interested in being considered for a Legal Assistant opportunity with Atlantic Canada’s largest law firm, we want to hear from you! We have offices in New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland and Labrador. In your application please indicate in which office you would prefer to work.
Type of Position: Full Time, Permanent
Close Date: Monday, November 29, 2021
The Opportunity
Our Legal Assistants are responsible for providing high quality legal administrative support and assist in managing the practices of assigned lawyers.
- Prepares a broad range of legal documents, general and confidential correspondence, including e-mail and faxes from digital dictation, rough drafts, notes or verbal instructions
- Ensures high quality work product by proofreading all work for completeness, correct grammar, spelling, typographical and format errors
- Maintains accurate and up-to-date calendar of activities, meetings and various events for assigned lawyer to ensure no scheduling conflicts
- Schedules appointments, arranges meetings, coordinates travel arrangements, and processes expense claims
- Serves as liaison between assigned lawyer and external clients in a professional manner and with diplomacy
- Ensures that all files are up-to-date and maintained appropriately, including opening and closing files, and maintaining a bring forward system
- Performs Aderant Expert related tasks such as processing time sheets, pulling pre-bills, performing conflict searches, processing new client matter forms, closing files, etc.
- Reviews, prioritizes and routes incoming mail; coordinates sending/receiving of faxes compiles data needed to draft replies to correspondence; composes and types routine replies as necessary
- Photocopying and binding as required
- Experience in a Legal Assistant and/or Paralegal role and formal Legal Assistant and/or Paralegal training is preferred
Our Focus on Inclusion
We believe that diversity and inclusion not only enhances the delivery of legal services to our clients, but contributes to a better workplace for our staff through the respected and valued input of diverse perspectives, ideas and experiences.
It is our mission to promote diversity and inclusion throughout the firm, to support the diversity initiatives of our clients, and to encourage greater inclusion in our communities through sponsorships and support.
Stewart McKelvey is committed to providing an inclusive workplace. During the recruitment process, applicants have the right to request an accommodation. Applicants invited to participate in an assessment process, such as an interview or testing, and who require accommodation should discuss their needs with the Recruiter.
Interested Candidates
Please Note: We require that all members of the Stewart McKelvey team and visitors to our offices be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Click here to learn more.
For security purposes, applicants are asked to submit their resume, cover letter and any other accompanying application documents in PDF format.
Interested candidates can apply here.
We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
All candidates who are interviewed will be requested to complete a Predictive Index. Please note that any offer of employment will be conditional upon a satisfactory background check.
No agencies please.
