Associate (Real Estate/Land Use)

McNees Wallace & Nurick LLC•Lancaster, PA

About The Position

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 actively seeking an Associate to join our Real Estate Group. At McNees, we believe our people are our greatest asset. We foster a culture of integrity, innovation, and collaboration - where your ideas matter, and your contributions make a real impact. If you’re passionate about delivering exceptional legal services and building lasting relationships, we’d love to meet you. McNees’ real estate attorneys offer the scale of services and innovative techniques of a national law firm with the personalized service you expect from your hometown legal team. They deliver sophisticated legal advice to a broad range of clients in virtually all areas relating to commercial real estate law.

Requirements

Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
Admission to the Pennsylvania Bar.
2-5 years of real estate experience including land use and zoning law experience.
Transactional real estate experience a plus.
Strong analytical, writing, and communication skills.
Self-motivated, driven and detail-oriented individual
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

Case Management: Take ownership of assigned matters from start to finish - review, analyze, and develop strategies to achieve successful outcomes.
Legal Research & Analysis: Conduct thorough research using all available resources to support case strategies and provide well-informed advice.
Document Drafting: Prepare, review, and finalize contracts, pleadings, agreements, and other legal documents with precision and attention to detail.
Client Communication: Serve as a trusted advisor by maintaining regular, proactive communication with clients about case progress and next steps.
Negotiation & Advocacy: Represent clients effectively in negotiations and work toward favorable resolutions whenever possible.
Collaboration: Partner with senior attorneys and colleagues across practice areas to deliver comprehensive legal solutions.
Compliance & Ethics: Uphold the highest standards of professional conduct, including adherence to state bar requirements and firm policies.
Financial Responsibility: Assist in setting retainers, managing payment schedules, and ensuring timely collection of receivables for assigned cases.
Continuous Learning: Stay current with legal developments and complete all required Continuing Legal Education (CLE) to maintain bar membership.

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