About this role
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 invest in talent who contribute their diverse perspectives, ideas and experiences. At Stewart McKelvey, you are welcome to bring your whole unique self to workIn return, we offer a culture that supports mental & physical wellness, opportunities to continue to develop professionally and collaborate with others, and a competitive compensation and benefits package.A few things in particular that we offer to our team include:A generous vacation allowance, as well as two "flex days" per yearTop rate flexible health and dental planGroup Retirement Plan with employer contribution matchingAn 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, home office expensesA "Dress for your Day" policyAssistance for continuing educationSocial events and staff retreatsA positive and fun work environment where we value inclusion and mutual respectIf this sounds like a work environment you'd thrive in, we may have just the right opportunity for you!Salary range: $46,000 to $57,000We are currently seeking a Receptionist to join our team based in our Saint John, NB office.Type of Position: Full-Time, PermanentClose Date: Thursday, October 1st, 2026The Opportunity:The Receptionist possesses a professional demeanor and exemplary client service skills while representing Stewart McKelvey as the first point of contact for all telephone and personal visits to our officeThe Receptionist will greet and provide an exceptional client experience to all clients, guests, lawyers and staff. The Receptionist provides prompt notification to the appropriate party within the Firm of their clients or guests arrival, manages the flow of incoming calls to the appropriate party within the Firm, schedules the use of boardrooms and video conferencing equipment and maintains ongoing knowledge of office personnel.In addition, the Receptionist is responsible for opening and closing the reception area, maintaining the cleanliness of client board rooms and the catering of onsite meetings.Along with client and customer facing duties, the Receptionist will perform data entry tasks and other administrative duties as assigned.Previous related experience in a business environment and basic working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Outlook is required in this role.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.