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 employees. 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 package.

A few things in particular that we offer to our team include:

• A "Dress for your Day" policy
• 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 Finance Student to join our team based in our Halifax, Nova Scotia office.

Type of Position: Part Time or Full Time, Contract (4 months)

Close Date: August 13, 2025

Start Date: September, 2025

The Opportunity:

Our Finance Students play an integral role in providing support to a variety of functions on the Finance team throughout the winter including General Accounting, Billing, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Management Reporting, G/L reconciliations and various other duties and/or projects as assigned.

In addition to supporting the Finance team with reporting, balancing, and analysis, the Finance Student will provide back-up coverage with processing and posting of daily bank deposits, incoming wires and visa payments.

The successful candidate will also assist with the coding and processing of vendor accounts payable invoices and the posting of the firm's prebills and final bills.

If you are a post-secondary student looking to complete a co-op placement (or a recent graduate) that has experience in an accounting environment, the ability to adapt to changing priorities and aptitude for working with numbers, 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.