Bilingual Receptionist – Moncton, NB

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 work.

In 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 year
• Top rate flexible health and dental plan
• Group Retirement Plan with employer contribution matching
• 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, 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 Bilingual Receptionist to join our team based in our Moncton, NB office.

Type of Position: Full-Time, Permanent

Close Date: Wednesday, October 16th, 2024

The Opportunity

The Bilingual Receptionist possess 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 office.

The Bilingual Receptionist will greet and provide an exceptional client experience to all clients, guests, lawyers and staff. The Bilingual 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 Bilingual 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 Bilingual Receptionist will perform data entry tasks, manage all incoming and outgoing mail, post client disbursements for all courier charges, manage the office’s petty cash float, facilitate daily document runs to the Moncton Law Courts and other administrative duties as assigned.

Spoken and written proficiency in the English & French languages are required in this role. 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.

Stewart McKelvey