Matrimonial Associate | Hybrid (Manhattan) | $250K
Location/Schedule: Manhattan (Hybrid – 3 days in office)
Base Salary: $250k
Practice: Matrimonial / Family Law – High-stakes matrimonial litigation, equitable distribution, spousal maintenance, child custody, prenuptial agreements, and complex family wealth matters.
What stands out about this opportunity:
- One of the Highest Billing Rates for a Midsize Firm in NY - Average billing rate of $800 per hour - a testament to the sophisticated, high-value nature of the matrimonial work you’ll handle.
- Exceptional Staff Retention - One of the best retention rates in the city - attorneys and staff regularly stay for 10, 15, and even 20+ years, reflecting a genuinely supportive and stable environment.
- Ultra-High-Net-Worth & Government Clients - Serve ultra-high-net-worth individuals and government-related cases - handling complex, high-profile matrimonial matters involving significant assets and intricate financial structures.
- Great Alternative to BigLaw - Well-known reputation for the quality of their work - delivering BigLaw-level sophistication and results in a more balanced, collegial mid-sized setting.
- Strong Senior-Level Compensation - $250K base with hybrid flexibility, performance bonuses, and full benefits - highly competitive total comp for a 4+ year matrimonial associate.
Core Requirements (Flexibility for Exceptional Candidates):
- JD from an accredited law school and active New York bar admission.
- 4+ years of matrimonial / family law litigation experience.
- Strong drafting, negotiation, and courtroom skills.
Responsibilities
- Manage complex matrimonial cases from inception through trial or settlement
- Draft pleadings, motions, discovery demands, and settlement agreements
- Conduct depositions of parties, experts, and financial witnesses
- Analyze and trace complex financial assets, businesses, and high-net-worth portfolios
- Prepare for and appear in court on custody, equitable distribution, and maintenance matters
No one fits every box perfectly - if you have strong matrimonial litigation experience and are looking for high-level work with excellent compensation and quality of life, let's talk confidentially! This is one of several similar roles I'm handling. If this sparks your interest, drop me a line for a quick, private conversation.
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