Associate (Real Estate)

The role

An attorney will handle transactional real estate work including acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, financing, and development. The role involves managing cases, conducting legal research, drafting documents, and communicating with clients.

What you will do

• Handle a wide range of real estate transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, financing, and development matters.
• Take ownership of assigned matters from start to finish.
• Conduct thorough research to support case strategies and provide advice.
• Prepare, review, and finalize contracts, pleadings, agreements, and other legal documents.
• Maintain regular, proactive communication with clients.
• Represent clients effectively in negotiations.
• Partner with senior attorneys and colleagues across practice areas.
• Uphold professional conduct and adherence to state bar requirements and firm policies.
• Assist in setting retainers, managing payment schedules, and ensuring timely collection of receivables.
• Stay current with legal developments and complete required Continuing Legal Education.

Required qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the Pennsylvania Bar (or eligibility to waive in).
• Minimum of 2 years of transactional real estate experience in a law firm.
• Demonstrated ability to handle real estate transactions with attention to detail and sound judgment.
• Strong analytical, drafting, and verbal communication skills.
• Self-motivated, organized, and able to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Collaborative mindset with a commitment to client service excellence.

Nice to have

• Experience with litigation and/or planned community law

Benefits

• Mentorship
• Leadership development
• Continuous learning opportunities
• Flexibility and well-being
• Family-focused culture
• Reasonable revenue hour expectations
• Competitive compensation

About the company

McNees Wallace & Nurick LLC is a full-service law firm with more than 170 attorneys and 350 professionals. Headquartered in Harrisburg, Pa., the firm operates offices across Pennsylvania, Maryland, Ohio, and Washington, D.C.