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 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"
• 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
• Social events and staff retreats
• A positive and fun work environment where we value inclusion and mutual respect
• Salary range: $45,000 to $65,000*

*A number of factors are considered when determining a starting salary for our new team members, including length and depth of relevant work experience, skillset, and education & training. Our salary ranges are reviewed on an annual basis

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 Assistant to join our team based in our Charlottetown, PE office.

Type of Position: Full-Time, Contract (12 Months)

Close Date: August 20, 2025

The Opportunity:

At Stewart McKelvey, we are always excited to hear from talented people with legal assistant experience.

Our Legal Assistants work with a team of lawyers and other legal administrative professionals to support practices in a variety of areas of law, including Corporate, Litigation, Property, Labour & Employment and other practice areas.

If you have experience in a law firm or legal environment, or have recently graduated from a legal administrative or paralegal program, we would be happy to consider you for an opportunity with the firm.

Our legal administrative professionals are responsible for a variety of tasks ranging from drafting documents, handling client correspondence, file management, billing-related tasks, calendar management, scanning/ photocopying/ binding, and a variety of other duties depending on the role.

If you are interested in being considered for a legal administrative opportunity with Atlantic Canada's largest law firm in our Charlottetown, PE office, 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.