Remote Family Law Attorney — 6–8 Month Contract (Houston-area)

Vensure Employer Solutions; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 161,000 - 205,000; Full time

Job summary

Devenere Law Collective is seeking a Contract Family Law Attorney to manage Texas family-law matters from intake through resolution. The role emphasizes strong courtroom advocacy with empathy and discretion, primarily remote with in-person court/office requirements within the Greater Houston area.

The attorney will handle divorce, custody, child support, property division, and related proceedings, including pleadings, discovery, mediation, and trials, while maintaining client trust and strategic

Qualifications

• Active Texas law license and five+ years of legal practice preferred.
• Strong family-law experience including divorce, custody, and support.
• Meaningful hearing and trial experience required.
• Ability to draft pleadings, motions, discovery, and final orders.
• Excellent negotiation, mediation, and client counseling skills.
• Ability to maintain client confidentiality and professional judgment.
• Willingness to collaborate with supervising attorneys and staff.
• Commitment to approximately 160 billable hours per month.

Responsibilities

• Manage family-law matters from intake through settlement, hearing, or trial.
• Draft and review pleadings, orders, discovery, and related documents.
• Represent clients in hearings, mediations, temporary orders, and trials.
• Coordinate with paralegals and support staff; monitor deadlines and filings.
• Counsel clients, explain strategies, and manage expectations.

Skills

Texas license

Family law experience

Hearing/trial experience

Pleadings & discovery

Negotiation & mediation

Client counseling

Billing hours target

Commitment 6–8 months

Court attendance Houston area

WFH/remote readiness

Confidentiality & discretion

Team collaboration

Full-time potential

Job description

Devenere Law Collective is seeking a Contract Family Law Attorney to manage Texas family-law matters from intake through resolution. The role emphasizes strong courtroom advocacy with empathy and discretion, primarily remote with in-person court/office requirements within the Greater Houston area.

The attorney will handle divorce, custody, child support, property division, and related proceedings, including pleadings, discovery, mediation, and trials, while maintaining client trust and strategic