Legal Support Clerk - Halifax, NS

Stewart McKelvey • Halifax, NS

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Stewart McKelvey is seeking a Legal Support Clerk to join their team in Halifax, NS. This is a full-time, permanent position. The Legal Support Clerk will be an integral part of the administration team, responsible for file management and assisting legal assistants with lawyer-specific tasks. Key responsibilities include maintaining and closing files, assisting with file opening, physical filing and indexing, scanning files, pulling duplicate documents, retrieving files from storage, and delivering files within the office. The role also involves saving files in the online document management system, entering and reviewing lawyer time, compiling court filings, drafting basic client correspondence, and booking meeting rooms and vendors. This position may require moving or lifting heavy items on occasion. The firm emphasizes a modern, diverse, and innovative future, investing in people with diverse perspectives and experiences, and fostering a culture that supports mental and physical wellness.

Requirements

• Experience in an office environment
• Ability to problem solve
• High degree of organization
• Attention to detail

Responsibilities

• Maintenance and closing of various files
• Assisting with file opening
• Physical filing and indexing
• Scanning files
• Pulling duplicate documents
• Retrieving files from storage
• Delivering files throughout the office
• Saving files in the online document management system
• Entering and reviewing Lawyer time
• Compiling court filings
• Drafting basic client correspondence
• Booking meeting rooms and vendors
• Moving or lifting heavy items on occasion

Benefits

• Generous paid time-off package including vacation time, sick time and “flex days”
• Group Retirement Plan with employer contribution matching
• Top rate flexible health and dental plan
• 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
• Continuing education assistance
• Social events and staff retreats

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed