Trust Specialist PE

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:

* A number of factors are considered when determining a starting salary for our new teammembers, 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 Trust Specialist to join our Trust team based in the Firm’s Charlottetown, PE office.

Type of Position: Full-Time, Contract (8 Month)

Close Date
:
January 22, 2026

The Opportunity:

We are seeking a detail-oriented individual to oversee and monitor the Firm’s daily trust deposits and withdrawals, ensuring all transactions comply with provincial trust regulations.

An integral member of the Firm’s Finance team, the Trust Specialist is responsible for investing and managing trust funds in daily interest and term deposit accounts, handling reporting requests from lawyers regarding trust fund activity, and processing various transactions on an electronic payment system.

The successful candidate will address inquiries from banks, lawyers, support staff, and clients, reconcile and maintain Trust transactions, and take ownership of departmental projects as needed.

The ideal applicant will bring knowledge of the Law Society of PEI’s regulations for Trust Accounts or possess the willingness to learn and follow the regulations of the society.

If you have relevant post-secondary education and/or previous experience in accounting or banking, proficiency with Excel and electronic database management, we want to hear from you!

Flexibility to work outside regular hours is required, with overtime available.

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
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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.