Partner, Matrimonial Law

Australia-Employment; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 350,000 - 500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with firm match

Profit-sharing

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Matrimonial Partner in New York for a premier matrimonial and family law practice representing ultra-high-net-worth individuals, founders, and private wealth families.

You will manage sophisticated divorce and custody matters with first-chair responsibility, access to a strong referral network, substantial autonomy in practice management, and a pathway toward equity track consideration within an established platform.

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.

Responsibilities

• Lead/partner a matrimonial practice serving ultra-high-net-worth clients.
• Handle sophisticated divorce, custody, and related disputes.
• Develop and manage a high-net-worth client base with cross-referrals across private wealth teams.

Skills

First-chair experience

Negotiation skills

Courtroom presence

Client development

Education

J.D.

Job description

Partner, Matrimonial Law

$350000 - $500000 per year | New York, NY | Hybrid | Permanent

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

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.

Our attorneys handle some of the most sophisticated divorce, custody, support, valuation, prenuptial, and postnuptial matters in the country. We are seeking an accomplished Matrimonial Partner to join our growing partnership and further expand the firm's position as a market leader in high-stakes family law litigation and counseling.

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

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

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.