Research Analyst

Joining McNees Wallace & Nurick LLC means becoming part of a team that values your voice, your growth, and your impact on clients, colleagues, and the communities we serve. Since 1935, McNees has been a trusted, client-focused law firm delivering practical, results-driven legal solutions with integrity and a client-first philosophy. We are a full-service firm with more than 150 attorneys and 300 professionals, committed to excellence across a wide range of practice areas and industries.

At McNees, we are guided by our core values of authentic relationships, excellence, growth, and balance to foster collaboration and innovation. We support your success through mentorship, leadership development, and continuous learning opportunities. Our commitment to community runs deep, with a strong tradition of stewardship through pro bono work, charitable initiatives, and civic engagement. We also prioritize flexibility and well-being with a family-focused culture, reasonable revenue hour expectations, and technology that drives efficiency.

If you're looking for an opportunity to do meaningful work with people who value integrity and collaboration, you'll feel at home at McNees.

Responsibilities

• Provide in‑depth research and analysis, and prepare clear research reports and summaries related to competitive and business intelligence
• Conduct online legal research using Lexis, Practical Law, and other legal and business databases
• Assist attorneys with legal research needs and educate them on effective use of research tools
• Set up, maintain, and curate client‑ and industry‑specific news feeds and alerts using news aggregation software
• Prepare legislative histories and related research materials
• Proofread and perform cite‑checking on briefs and legal documents
• Administer the intel acquisitions process, including ordering resources and coordinating subscription renewals

Qualifications

• Excellent research, written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Strong project management, organizational, and analytical abilities, with the capacity to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Ability to build effective working relationships with attorneys and professional staff at all levels of the firm
• Working knowledge of business and competitive intelligence research, as well as legal and business terminology

Education & Experience

• Master's degree in Library or Information Science preferred (Bachelor's degree strongly preferred)
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience; prior legal or law firm experience is strongly preferred

About McNees

Headquartered in Harrisburg, Pa., McNees operates offices across Pennsylvania, Maryland, Ohio, and Washington, D.C., giving our team a broad regional footprint and diverse opportunities for collaboration. We are ranked among the NLJ 500, Best Law Firms, and Best Lawyers, and nationally recognized for excellence in areas such as construction litigation and energy law.

Our attorneys deliver tailored strategies to businesses, individuals, and organizations across industries, including real estate, energy, healthcare, banking and finance, insurance, construction, and technology. We also have a strong presence in public sector law, advocating for clients in regulatory and legislative matters at all levels of government.

Our services span corporate law, real estate and construction, labor and employment, litigation, tax, intellectual property, energy and environmental, estate planning, and public sector law, complemented by affiliated businesses like Apollo Communications (strategic marketing and PR), Keystone Municipal Solutions (municipal consulting), and Pine Street Land Company (title and settlement services).

McNees offers an engaging work environment, robust opportunities for professional development, challenging and rewarding career paths, and competitive compensation. McNees is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to any trait protected by law.