Legal Support Clerk - Halifax, NS

Stewart McKelvey; Halifax; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time-off

Group retirement plan

Health and dental plan

Wellness allowance

Dress for your day

Continuing education support

Social events

Mutual respect & inclusion

Job summary

Stewart McKelvey in Halifax, NS seeks a Legal Support Clerk to join our administration team. The role includes maintaining and closing files, opening new files, scanning and indexing, and supporting lawyers with time entries, court filings, and meeting logistics. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and can lift heavy items occasionally.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package and a positive, inclusive workplace focused on wellness and professional development.

Qualifications

• Experience in an office environment.
• High degree of organization and attention to detail.
• Ability to problem solve and manage multiple tasks.
• Ability to lift heavy items occasionally.
• Familiarity with file management, scanning and document handling.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and close various files, assist with file opening and indexing.
• Scan files, pull duplicates, retrieve from storage, and deliver files.
• Save files in the online document management system; enter and review Lawyer time.
• Compile court filings, draft basic client correspondence, and book rooms and vendors.

Skills

Office administration

Organizational skills

Detail oriented

Problem solving

Communication skills

Job description

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:

• 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.

Full-Time, Permanent

Close Date: August 31, 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:

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.