Legal Support Clerk - Halifax, NS

Stewart McKelvey; Halifax; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Halifax is looking for a Full-Time Legal Support Clerk. In this role, you will maintain and manage legal files, assist legal assistants, and compile court documents. The firm values diversity and offers a supportive and flexible work environment with competitive benefits. Candidates should have strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Generous paid time-off package

Group Retirement Plan with employer contribution matching

Flexible health and dental plan

Annual wellness allowance

Assistance for continuing education

Social events and staff retreats

Qualifications

• Experience in an office environment is preferred.
• Ability to problem solve effectively.
• High degree of organization and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and close various files; assist with file opening.
• Perform physical filing and indexing.
• Compile court filings and draft basic client correspondence.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving abilities

Job description

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 Legal Support Clerk to join our team based in our Halifax, NS office.

Type of Position : Full-Time, Permanent

Close Date : Thursday, October 2, 2025

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.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain and close various files; assist with file opening; perform physical filing and indexing
• Scan files, pull duplicate documents, retrieve files from storage, and deliver files throughout the office
• Save files in the online document management system; enter and review Lawyer time
• Compile court filings, draft basic client correspondence, and book meeting rooms and vendors
• Perform other tasks related to file management; 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

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

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.