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 lawyers. Our team members are the force that drives our business toward a modern, diverse and innovative future.
Our goal is to continue to invest in people who contribute their diverse perspectives, ideas and experiences. At Stewart McKelvey, your whole unique self will belong.
In return, we offer a culture that supports mental and physical wellness, and a competitive compensation & benefits package.
A few things in particular that we offer to our team include:
If this sounds like a work environment you’d thrive in, we may have just the right opportunity for you!
We are currently seeking a Legal Support Clerk to join our team based in our Halifax, NS office.
Type of Position: Full-Time, Permanent
Close Date: July 21, 2026
The Opportunity:
An integral member of our administration team, the firm’s Legal Support Clerks are responsible for file management and assisting our legal assistants with various lawyer specific tasks.
In particular, the successful candidate will be responsible for the maintenance and closing of various files, assisting with file opening, and physical filing and indexing. In regards to file management, Legal Support Clerks are tasked with scanning files, pulling duplicate documents, retrieving files from storage, and delivering files throughout the office.
The successful candidate will also be responsible for saving files in our online document management system, entering and reviewing Lawyer time, compiling court filings, drafting basic client correspondence, and booking meeting rooms and vendors, among other tasks related to file management. This position may be required to move or lift heavy items on occasion.
If you have experience in an office environment, the ability to problem solve and have a high degree of organization and attention to detail, we want to hear from you!
Our Focus on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion:
At Stewart McKelvey, we are committed to a workplace where you truly belong. We celebrate and respect the unique identities, perspectives, and experiences that each person brings, ensuring everyone feels seen, heard, and valued as part of our firm.
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:
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.
Legal Support Clerk - Halifax, NS • Halifax, NS
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