Posted:

September 11, 2026

Practice:

Location:

CT

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Fairfield County Position:

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Law Firm Experience Level:

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• 2 Years An elite, small matrimonial boutique law firm in Fairfield County, CT seeks to hire a junior associate (Classes of 2023 through 2026, including judicial law clerks and recent law school graduates) who is admitted in Connecticut, or awaiting July 2026 bar results, for a role focused on high-net-worth matrimonial litigation.

Family law or litigation experience is ideal but not required.

Key Responsibilities:

Discovery and research on sophisticated matrimonial matters Client communication and relationship management Additional responsibilities added over time with close training and mentorship What the

Firm Seeks:

Zero to three years of experience; family law or litigation background ideal but not required Connecticut bar admission (or Class of 2026 awaiting July results) Poise and polish with clients; a strong work ethic; eagerness to learn the practice Interest in a small-firm, practice-team model with significant mentoring rather than big-firm structure What the

Firm Offers:

Base salary of about $100,000

• $120,000 Semi-annual bonuses, likely $30,000
• $50,000 annually Firm 401(k) contribution of $10,000
• $15,000 annually Full individual health coverage In-office environment (typical hours 8:30 AM to 6:00 PM, rarely late, weekends generally off) Premier clientele and complex, high-stakes matters A sustainable practice with real earning potential We have placed several attorneys with the firm and have close ties there.

If you are interested, please email your resume to Andrew Gurman at andrew@mlordc.com