Research Analyst
About the role
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.
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
- Aid 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).
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to any trait protected by law.