I’m a part-time NEP in Big Law (60%), with a 1,200-hour target. My total comp this year was ~$475k. For the prior two years (also part-time), my total comp was ~$450k. This year I billed more than 150 hours over 1,200. My base has increased each year, but because total comp has been relatively flat, my bonuses have actually decreased over time. I would love some thoughts on whether this feels in line and how others have approached convos re: base v. bonus (especially if part-time!)

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For a 50% work load this feels pretty damn good

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Just realized part time NEP is a thing. I’d like that so I can take care of my baby. Wow

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There's a lot of flexibility! These responses are making me appreciate my role more.

I would kill to make 475 billing only 1350

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I have a very similar gig, so I feel you. Overall it’s a great gig but the stress is intense at times.

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How did you land a part time NEP gig? Dream role!

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I was at the firm for a few years full-time hitting hours as an associate, after I became NEP I reduced my schedule. I think a bit easier to do at that level successfully because you have more control over your schedule. Largely depends on whether your team respects it. I know folks who love it, and others who felt like they were still working a ton.

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I think the reality is that part-time folks will just never get good bonuses. The bonuses are really designed to reward people who want to bill more.

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I've looked into moving to boutiques with lower hour goals and base is usually scaled more or less to big law part-time base but bonuses are much smaller. Maybe I haven't been looking at the right ones!

You are living my dream right now! I’m a NEP planning to try to go reduced hours after I get back from maternity leave with my second. I would be very happy with this comp/hours arrangement.

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Sounds like a great set up. How many YOE do you have? In addition to incentivizing billing more hours, bonuses more generally also incentivize you to stay put (keep your client relationships, keep you as a mentor for associates, keep your experience/skills). So even if they say you’re not billing more so your bonuses are less (which it sounds like isn’t even the case!), there are other reasons to merit increasing bonuses. If you haven’t already, consider negotiating a “true up” for any future years when you may exceed your % threshold.

(The above is based on conversations with my part-time mentor, who has been a part time partner for over a decade and seems to love it.)

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