Contract Staff Attorney

The Devenere Law Collective PLLC; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Devenere Law Collective PLLC is seeking a Contract Staff Attorney to join our civil litigation team. This remote role requires the ability to appear in state and federal courts and to manage a demanding caseload in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Ideal candidates will have 8+ years of practice, strong trial experience, and a Texas license, with the capacity to commit to a minimum 6 months and transition to full-time employment after the contract ends.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice law in Texas.
• 8+ years of legal practice.
• Experience in civil litigation and trial work.
• Ability to meet a minimum of 60 billable hours bi-weekly (120+ hours/month).
• Strong independent case management and deadline skills.
• Willingness to transition to full-time employment after contract.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of civil litigation from inception through resolution.
• Draft, review, and file pleadings, motions, and federal court filings.
• Conduct legal research and develop strategic case approaches.
• Represent clients in state and federal court hearings, mediations, and trials.
• Handle all phases of discovery: depositions, interrogatories, and document production.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state procedural rules and court deadlines.
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, and court personnel.
• Provide case evaluations and legal recommendations.
• Collaborate with internal team members and support staff.
• Maintain accurate and timely billing records to meet billable hours.

Skills

Licensed in Texas

Civil litigation

Trial experience

Billable hours

Case management

Job description

Now Hiring: Contract Staff Attorney

The Devenere Law Collective (DLC) was built from a vision shaped by years of experience acrossmultiple areas of law and a deep commitment to collaboration, innovation, and community. What beganas a journey through the evolving challenges of the legal profession grew into something greater—acollective of like-minded attorneys dedicated to providing strategic, client-centered legalservices. Today, DLC continues to grow as a modern, inclusive firm where diverse perspectives arevalued and attorneys are empowered to thrive. We are currently seeking a Contract Staff Attorney to join our expanding team.

Position Overview

This is a contract-based role for an experienced civil litigation attorney who is confident managingcomplex matters, appearing in both state and federal court, and maintaining a consistent caseloadin a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Manage a caseload of civil litigation matters from inception through resolution
• Draft, review, and file pleadings, motions, and federal court filings
• Conduct legal research and develop strategic case approaches
• Represent clients in state and federal court hearings, mediations, and trials
• Handle all phases of discovery, including depositions, interrogatories, and document production
• Ensure compliance with federal and state procedural rules and court deadlines
• Communicate effectively with clients, opposing counsel, and court personnel
• Provide case evaluations and legal recommendations
• Collaborate with internal team members, including case managers and support staff
• Maintain accurate and timely billing records to meet required billable hours

Required Qualifications

• Licensed in the State of Texas
• Minimum 8+ years of legal practice
• Must be knowledgeable in three or more of the following practice areas:
  • (i) Probate/Estate Planning;
  • (ii) Real Estate;
  • (iii) Business Transaction & Litigation; and
  • (iv) Family Law.
• Demonstrated experience in civil litigation (required)
• Trial experience (required)
• Ability to meet a minimum of 60 billable hours bi-weekly (120+ hours per month)
• Strong ability to independently manage cases and deadlines
• Ability to accept fulltime employment after expiration of contract
• Capability to go to court within Harris County and any of the contiguous counties

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience handling federal litigation matters
• Strong written and oral advocacy skills

What We’re Looking For

We value diverse perspectives and are seeking driven attorneys who bring professionalism, empathy, and a client-centered approach.

The ideal candidate is adaptable, detail-oriented, and thrives in acollaborative legal environment.

Work Structure

• Contract position for 6+ months minimum
• Minimum 120+ hours per month required
• Although this position is remote, the Attorney must be available for court appearances as needed
• Ability to accept fulltime employment after expiration of contract

ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

We are also actively recruiting:

Appearance Attorneys in the following areas

• Business Litigation
• Probate
• Construction Litigation
• Family/Guardianships
• Civil Litigation

Contract Attorneys (Immediate Need)

• One Family Law Attorney
• One Civil Litigation Attorney (must be federally licensed)