Legal Project Management (LPM) & Pricing Analyst

Job Description:

The Legal Project Management (LPM) & Pricing Analyst is responsible for supporting the firm’s legal project initiatives. This position is responsible for financial analysis and design of fee arrangements. A hybrid work schedule is available for this position.

A career at Nixon Peabody is the opportunity to do work that matters. It’s the chance to use your knowledge to shape what’s ahead. To share, to innovate, to learn at a firm that taps the power of collective thinking.

We’ve created a dynamic, energizing environment that promotes success for our clients and each other. We offer fast growth, connectedness and training in business as well as law. And our rigorous standards assure you are part of a diverse team of top talent at every turn.

If you’re someone who’s looking toward the future, we’d love to hear from you.

Location: Rochester, NY

• Create, track and evaluate effectiveness of alternative fee arrangements (AFA’s) and budgets against firm investment.
• Collaborate with a multifunctional team to help generate pricing strategies required by RFPs.
• Creates specific matter plans using budgets that are in line with client and attorney objectives to better track performance.
• Build economic models to assess profitability for new business proposals and workable pricing solutions based on client requirements and present recommendations to attorneys.
• Maintain and distribute financial analyses for existing client engagements.
• Develop and nurture relationships with attorneys and key stakeholders by providing operational recommendations and support for successful client engagements.
• Actively participate in the development and enhancement of new and existing analytical tools and data collection methodologies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  
  
  

To perform this job successfully, you must be able to perform each essential job responsibility listed above, satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodation. Nixon Peabody retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position. The requirements listed below are representative of the skills and abilities required.

• 4-6 years of relevant experience preferably within a law firm or professional services environment.
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience required. PMP/CPP or other certifications preferred.
• Excellent PC skills with proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including pivot tables, graphs, advanced formulas, and simple queries.
• Demonstrated ability to develop relationships with individuals at all levels.
• An aptitude for understanding, managing, and manipulating data efficiently.
• Proficiency working with multi-dimensional databases, make complex reports readable, and develop processes from start to finish.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Attention to detail with the ability to handle multiple projects and deadlines.
• Outstanding planning and organization skills.
  
  
  

In accordance with applicable Federal and State laws, the anticipated annual salary range for this position, depending on location, is as follows: Rochester, NY: $70,500 - $105,500

In addition to a standard benefits package, this role may be eligible for additional contingent compensation based on an array of factors, including but not limited to: work performance, geographic location, work experience, education, and qualifications. Because such contingent compensation is not yet calculable or may be zero ($0) in some circumstances, the above-listed salary range(s) are Nixon Peabody’s good faith estimate of the annual salary(ies) it reasonably expects to pay for the position at the time of this posting.

Nixon Peabody LLP is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer: Disability / Veteran. Nixon Peabody is committed to creating a fair workplace and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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