Research Analyst

McNees Wallace & Nurick; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work location

Professional development opportunities

Competitive compensation

Job summary

McNees Wallace & Nurick in Harrisburg is seeking an experienced Research Analyst to join the New Business Intake & Research team. This role involves conducting in-depth research and analysis, preparing reports, and assisting attorneys with legal research needs. The ideal candidate should have a Master’s degree in Library or Information Science and a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience. The position offers a flexible work schedule, either fully remote or hybrid from any of our office locations.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant experience, preferably in a legal setting.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal skills to build relationships.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth legal and competitive research.
• Prepare clear research reports and summaries.
• Administer the intel acquisitions process.

Skills

Excellent research skills

Communication skills

Project management skills

Analytical abilities

Education

Master’s degree in Library or Information Science

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Lexis

Legal and business databases

Job description

Overview

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.

McNees Wallace & Nurick is seeking an experienced Research Analyst to join our growing New Business Intake & Research team. This role is a key part of the firm’s research function, providing timely, high‑quality research and analysis to attorneys and professional staff across a wide range of practice areas. The ideal candidate is intellectually curious, detail‑oriented, and thrives in a collaborative, service‑focused environment. We offer flexibility in work location, this role is open to fully remote or hybrid schedule from any of our office locations, and will have the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to a respected, full‑service law firm.

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.