Matrimonial Associate—NYC (Exclusive Search)

Lord Gurman & Lewis; New York (NY); On-site; USD 175,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Four days in office per week

Collegial atmosphere

Job summary

Lord Gurman & Lewis, a premier matrimonial boutique in NYC, seeks an associate or well-credentialed attorney from BigLaw to enter matrimonial practice. The role emphasizes high-net-worth matters, complex disputes, and hands-on responsibility.

Key responsibilities include complex financial litigation, custody matters, discovery, trial prep, and drafting pre-nups and settlement agreements. The firm values a solid work ethic and eagerness to litigate.

Qualifications

• Two to eight years of experience (or more) in matrimonial, litigation, or transactional practice.
• Matrimonial attorneys, or well-credentialed litigation or transactional attorneys from BigLaw or equivalent firms seeking to enter matrimonial law.
• A solid work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Complex financial litigation including asset valuation and accounting issues.
• Custody litigation.
• Document discovery, legal research, and motion drafting.
• Preparation of witnesses for depositions and trial.
• Analysis of expert reports.
• Preparation of pre-nuptial, post-nuptial, and settlement agreements.

Job description

We have been exclusively retained by a premier matrimonial boutique in NYC that seeks to hire a matrimonial associate or a well-credentialed litigation or transactional attorney from a BigLaw or equivalent background who wishes to enter the field. The role is focused on high-net-worth matrimonial matters, and the firm handles complex, high-stakes disputes on behalf of a sophisticated clientele. The firm seeks an associate who is eager to litigate and, when ready, to take on significant hands-on responsibility.

Key Responsibilities:

• Complex financial litigation including asset valuation and accounting issues
• Custody litigation
• Document discovery, legal research, and motion drafting
• Preparation of witnesses for depositions and trial
• Analysis of expert reports
• Preparation of pre-nuptial, post-nuptial, and settlement agreements

What the Firm Seeks:

• About two to eight years of experience (or more)
• Matrimonial attorneys, or well-credentialed litigation or transactional attorneys from BigLaw or equivalent firms seeking to enter matrimonial law
• A solid work ethic

What the Firm Offers:

• Base salary of about $175,000-$280,000 or more, depending on relevant experience, plus discretionary bonus (likely about $10,000-$30,000)
• Billable hours of about 1800 or more
• Four days in office per week expected
• Collegial atmosphere
• Sophisticated clientele and complex, high-stakes matters