Partner, Matrimonial Law

Jobot; New York (NY); On-site; USD 350,000 - 500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Short-term disability insurance

401(k) with firm match

Profit-sharing contribution

Cash balance pension plan

Paralegal support

Access to forensic accountants

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Matrimonial Partner in New York to lead sophisticated family-law matters for ultra-high-net-worth clients. You will bring a premier practice, extensive first-chair experience, and a robust referral network to an established platform with competitive base compensation and origination credit.

The position offers discretionary bonuses, equity-track consideration, and a strong support system including in-house marketing and business development resources.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active membership in the New York State Bar.
• 10+ years of sophisticated matrimonial and family law experience.
• Significant first-chair experience handling complex divorce and custody litigation.
• Demonstrated expertise representing high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals.
• Strong courtroom presence and negotiation skills.
• Established referral network within the New York legal, financial, and private wealth communities.
• Portable book of business ≥ $750,000.

Skills

First-chair experience

Strong courtroom presence

Negotiation skills

High-net-worth representation

Portable book of business

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Active NY State Bar

Job description

Job details

Matrimonial Partner - Highly Competitive Base + Origination Credit + Discretionary Bonus + Equity Track Consideration

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Jacob Vane

Salary: $350,000 - $500,000 per year

A bit about us

We are a premier New York matrimonial and family law practice representing ultra-high-net-worth individuals, founders, private equity principals, hedge fund executives, celebrities, professional athletes, family office members, and multigenerational wealth families in their most sensitive personal and financial disputes.

Why join us?

• Exposure to $20M-$500M+ marital estates
• Premium billing rates and strong realization
• Sophisticated referral network (private bankers, accountants, family offices)
• Significant autonomy in practice management
• Strong support for growing a personal brand
• High-profile client base
• Opportunity to build and scale a premier matrimonial practice within an established platform

Health & Insurance

• 100% employer-paid medical insurance (often for employee, sometimes family)
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Short-term disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Retirement
• 401(k) with firm match
• Profit-sharing contribution
• Cash balance pension plan
• Dedicated associate and paralegal support
• Access to forensic accountants and valuation experts
• In-house marketing team
• Business development staff to assist with networking and referral cultivation
• Media relations support for high-profile matters
• Cross-referrals from trusts & estates, private wealth, tax, and corporate practices
• Concierge administrative support
• Dedicated intake specialists screening prospective clients

Job Details

Is your background a fit? Apply if you meet this criterion:

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Active membership in the New York State Bar
• 10+ years of sophisticated matrimonial and family law experience
• Significant first-chair experience handling complex divorce and custody litigation
• Demonstrated expertise representing high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals
• Strong courtroom presence and negotiation skills
• Established referral network within the New York legal, financial, and private wealth communities
• Portable book of business* ($750,000+)

Preferred Experience

• Matters involving $10M+ marital estates
• Executive compensation and deferred compensation disputes
• Closely-held business valuation issues
• International custody and asset tracing matters
• High-profile or reputation-sensitive representations
• Experience working with family offices, private equity executives, hedge fund professionals, and entrepreneurial founders

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