Matrimonial Attorney—NYC (Exclusive Search)

LORD & CO; New York (NY); On-site; USD 225,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary 225k-250k

Discretionary bonus

4 days in office

Collegial atmosphere

Job summary

LORD & CO in New York City seeks an experienced matrimonial attorney to focus on high-net-worth matters within a boutique firm setting. The role emphasizes complex litigation for a sophisticated clientele with a strong track record in asset valuation and accounting disputes.

Ideal candidates have 8+ years in matrimonial litigation, a solid work ethic, and a demonstrated ability to manage high-stakes cases from discovery through trial.

Qualifications

• At least 8 years of matrimonial experience.
• Substantial matrimonial litigation experience.
• A solid work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Handle complex financial litigation including asset valuation and accounting issues.
• Lead custody litigation from discovery through trial.
• Conduct document discovery, legal research, and draft motions.
• Prepare for testimony at depositions and trials.
• Analyze expert reports and financial issues.
• Prepare pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements.

Skills

Matrimonial litigation

Legal research

Document drafting

Trial preparation

Job description

Matrimonial Attorney—NYC (Exclusive Search)

Posted: July 30, 2026
Practice:
Location: NY - New York City
Position: Associate
Type: Law Firm
Experience Level: 11+ Years

We have been exclusively retained by a premier boutique matrimonial firm in NYC that seeks to hire an experienced matrimonial attorney for a role focused on high-net-worth matrimonial matters. The firm handles complex, high-stakes disputes on behalf of a sophisticated clientele.

Key Responsibilities

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

What the Firm Seeks

• At least 8 years of matrimonial experience
• Substantial matrimonial litigation experience
• A solid work ethic

What the Firm Offers

• Base salary of about $225,000-$250,000 or more, depending on relevant experience, plus discretionary bonus
• Annual billable hours target of 1800
• 4 days in office per week expected
• Collegial atmosphere
• Sophisticated clientele and complex, high-stakes matters