Question
How many staff and employees did Jeffrey Epstein have?
Answer
Jeffrey Epstein maintained extensive staff across his multiple properties and operations. While precise total numbers are not publicly documented, the general structure of his household and operational staff is known from court records, victim testimony, and media reporting.
Personal assistants: Epstein employed several personal assistants simultaneously. The most prominent were Sarah Kellen, Lesley Groff, Adriana Ross, and Nadia Marcinkova — all of whom were named as potential co-conspirators in the 2008 NPA and received immunity. These assistants managed Epstein’s schedule, arranged appointments, and in varying degrees facilitated the recruitment and management of victims.
Household staff: Each major property had dedicated staff. His Manhattan townhouse employed a butler (Juan Alessi and his wife Cathy were longtime employees), domestic staff, and cooks. Palm Beach, Zorro Ranch, Little Saint James, and the Paris apartment all employed their own staff.
Island workers: Little Saint James required substantial personnel for maintenance, construction projects, and day-to-day operations. Witnesses described a team of workers who lived on or commuted to the island.
Pilots: He employed at least two full-time pilots for his aircraft.
Financial and legal staff: Beyond household employees, Epstein retained lawyers, accountants, financial advisers, and a bookkeeper.
In total, including all properties and operational categories, Epstein likely employed several dozen people directly. The exact number fluctuated with his various construction projects and operational levels.
Sources
- Civil deposition testimony of Juan Alessi
- Maxwell trial testimony and pleadings
- Media investigations into Epstein’s properties, 2019-2024