Elite Matrimonial Boutique
Elite Matrimonial Boutique
Overview
An elite matrimonial boutique in New York City seeks to hire a midlevel associate coming from a BigLaw or equivalent background for a hybrid role (2 days per week in office). Previous matrimonial experience is not required; the firm is open to attorneys from a range of practice areas who are hard workers interested in entering the matrimonial space. The firm enjoys high morale and low attrition.
Job Location
New York City
Job Nature
Law Firm
Job Level
Midlevel
Key Responsibilities:
- A mix of litigation and non-litigation matters (prenuptial and other agreements)
- Sophisticated matrimonial work with excellent training for those new to the practice area
What the Firm Seeks
- Midlevel associates from BigLaw or equivalent backgrounds
- Strong work ethic and genuine interest in entering matrimonial law
- Open to candidates from different practice areas—no matrimonial experience required
- For candidates of interest, the first step in the process is a 1-hour practical assessment that requires no prior experience (analogous to the MPT on the bar exam)
Salary
- Base salary of about $160,000
- Guaranteed minimum bonuses tied to billable hours: $100,000 at 1,400 hours, and up from there—with generous discretionary bonuses even for those who fall short of these thresholds
- 20% origination commissions
What the Firm Offers
- Full benefits for the employee and spouse/family, with 100% of healthcare premiums paid by the firm
- 3 retirement plan contributions—401(k), profit sharing, and cash balance plan (typically 10,000 to 15,000 per year, varying based on age and compensation)
- Overall minimum of 1,450 hours, inclusive of billable and billable-equivalent work (business development, writing articles, presentations, internal committees, etc.)
- Hybrid schedule with 2 days expected in the office per week
- High morale and very low attrition
Notes
We have placed 6 attorneys with the firm and have known the firm’s managing partner for 18 years (whom we placed into matrimonial law 18 years ago). If you are interested, please email your resume to Andrew Gurman at andrew@mlordc.com.