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 flexible work arrangements, mental and physical wellness, and a competitive compensation & 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"
• Group Retirement Plan with employer contribution matching
• 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
• 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, we may have just the right opportunity for you!

We are currently seeking a Corporate Services Assistant to join our Paralegal Services team based in the Firm's St. John's, NL office.

Type of Position: Full-Time, Permanent

Close Date: February 19, 2025

The Opportunity:

An integral part of the Firm's Corporate Services team, our Corporate Services Assistants provide general administrative support to a team of Paralegals and administrative professionals to ensure the highest quality of service to our clients.

In particular, the successful candidate will assist with preparation of various types of correspondence, such as; annual renewal correspondence; maintaining electronic document management system and corporate records database; opening, updating and closing files, as well as maintaining a bring forward system. Our Corporate Services Assistants are also responsible for preparing various correspondence and documents from written or verbal instructions, proofreading all work for completeness, correct grammar, spelling, typographical and format errors, as well as performing light finance related tasks including disbursement vouchers and cash receipts.

If you have relevant education and/or experience in an administrative or business environment, as well as excellent organizational skills and a high 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.