Legal Assistant

McNees Wallace & Nurick LLC • Harrisburg, PA

37d • Onsite

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 a Legal Assistant to join our dynamic team and play a key role in delivering exceptional service to our clients.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Previous administrative experience in a legal setting is preferred.
• Ability to work in-office with minimal travel between locations (as needed).
• Organized & Self-Motivated: Ability to juggle multiple tasks independently and prioritize effectively.
• Strong Communicator: Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a customer-service mindset.
• Tech-Savvy: Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, with the ability to learn new tools quickly.
• Professional & Discreet: A strong work ethic and commitment to confidentiality.

Nice To Haves

• Previous administrative experience in a legal setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Preparing, proofreading, and processing legal documents such as summons, subpoenas, complaints, appeals, and motions.
• Managing correspondence - mailing, faxing, and coordinating deliveries to clients, witnesses, and court officials.
• Organizing and maintaining case files, law libraries, and legal documents.
• Assisting attorneys with research and gathering records (employment, medical, etc.).
• Tracking deadlines, maintaining calendars, and attending legal meetings to take notes.
• Handling billing binders, entering daily time for timekeepers, and supporting other assistants when needed.
• Managing projects and balancing workloads within your practice group - all while maintaining confidentiality.

Benefits

• 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 race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees