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Attorney - Matrimonial Associate - 2 days Remote - $250k

We Are Legal Revolution, Yonkers, NY, United States


Matrimonial Associate | Hybrid (Manhattan) | $250K

Location/Schedule:

Manhattan (Hybrid – 3 days in office)
Base Salary:

$250k
Practice:

Matrimonial / Family Law – High-stakes matrimonial litigation, equitable distribution, spousal maintenance, child custody, prenuptial agreements, and complex family wealth matters.

What stands out about this opportunity:
One of the Highest Billing Rates for a Midsize Firm in NY

- Average billing rate of $800 per hour - a testament to the sophisticated, high-value nature of the matrimonial work you’ll handle.
Exceptional Staff Retention

- One of the best retention rates in the city - attorneys and staff regularly stay for 10, 15, and even 20+ years, reflecting a genuinely supportive and stable environment.
Ultra-High-Net-Worth & Government Clients

- Serve ultra-high-net-worth individuals and government-related cases - handling complex, high-profile matrimonial matters involving significant assets and intricate financial structures.
Great Alternative to BigLaw

- Well-known reputation for the quality of their work - delivering BigLaw-level sophistication and results in a more balanced, collegial mid-sized setting.
Strong Senior-Level Compensation

- $250K base with hybrid flexibility, performance bonuses, and full benefits - highly competitive total comp for a 4+ year matrimonial associate.

Core Requirements (Flexibility for Exceptional Candidates):
JD from an accredited law school and active New York bar admission.
4+ years of matrimonial / family law litigation experience.
Strong drafting, negotiation, and courtroom skills.

Responsibilities
Manage complex matrimonial cases from inception through trial or settlement
Draft pleadings, motions, discovery demands, and settlement agreements
Conduct depositions of parties, experts, and financial witnesses
Analyze and trace complex financial assets, businesses, and high-net-worth portfolios
Prepare for and appear in court on custody, equitable distribution, and maintenance matters
No one fits every box perfectly - if you have strong matrimonial litigation experience and are looking for high-level work with excellent compensation and quality of life, let's talk confidentially! This is one of several similar roles I'm handling. If this sparks your interest, drop me a line for a quick, private conversation.
michanne.vanzyl@wearerevolution.co
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