Staff Attorney

HirefinderRPO; Houston (TX); Remote; USD 161,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Primarily Remote Work Environment

Competitive Billable Hour Compensation

Flexible Contract Structure

Exposure to Multiple Practice Areas

Collaborative Team Environment

Potential Full-Time Conversion

Job summary

Vensure Employer Solutions is seeking a Contract Staff Attorney to support Devenere Law Collective in the Houston area. This largely remote role requires strong litigation skills and the ability to manage multiple matters for a diverse client base.

The position is a 1099 contractor with flexible hours and the potential for full-time conversion. Houston-based attendance at courts or client meetings is supported as needed.

Qualifications

• Active Texas Law License
• 8+ Years of Legal Practice
• Strong Civil Litigation Background
• Meaningful Trial Experience
• Courtroom Experience
• Discovery & Deposition Experience
• Experience Drafting
• Ability to Independently Manage Multiple Matters
• Ability to Meet 160 Monthly Billable Hours
• Ability to Work as a 1099 Contractor
• Ability to Attend Courts in Harris, Fort Bend & Brazoria Counties
• Ability to Work from Houston Area When Needed
• Strong Billing Discipline
• Strong Confidentiality & Professional Judgment

Responsibilities

• Trial experience and courtroom advocacy required.
• Discovery management and depositions.
• Legal research and writing.
• Client counseling and case strategy development.

Job description

Job Title

Contract Staff Attorney - Client: Devenere Law Collective

Client Overview

Devenere Law Collective is a Houston-based law firm that provides legal services across multiple practice areas, including civil litigation, family law, business law, intellectual property, probate & estate planning, real estate transactions, and corporate governance. The firm operates with a collaborative, team-oriented culture and combines a primarily remote work environment with local court and client support throughout the Greater Houston area.

Location

Primary Location: Houston, TX

Contract Type

1099 Independent Contractor

Compensation

• $14,400/month at $90/hour
• $18,400/month at $115/hour

Required Experience

• Minimum 8 years of legal practice experience
• Courtroom Advocacy
• Trial Experience
• Motion Practice
• Legal Research & Writing
• Discovery Management
• Depositions
• Negotiation & Mediation
• Case Strategy Development
• Client Counseling (must have knowledge in at least 3 of the following areas)
• Business Transactions & Business Litigation
• Family Law
• Probate & Estate Planning
• Real Estate Law

Requirements (Must-Haves)

• Active Texas Law License
• Good Standing with State Bar of Texas
• 8+ Years of Legal Practice
• Strong Civil Litigation Background
• Meaningful Trial Experience
• Courtroom Experience
• Experience Drafting~
• Discovery & Deposition Experience
• Strong Client Communication Skills
• Ability to Independently Manage Multiple Matters
• Ability to Meet 160 Monthly Billable Hours
• Ability to Work as a 1099 Contractor
• Ability to Attend Courts in Harris, Fort Bend & Brazoria Counties
• Ability to Work from Houston Area When Needed
• Strong Billing Discipline
• Strong Confidentiality & Professional Judgment

Nice-to-Haves

• Admission to U.S. District Court Southern District of Texas
• Complex Civil Litigation Experience
• High-Value Case Experience
• Trial Counsel Experience
• Lead Trial Attorney Experience
• Business Transactional Experience
• High-Net-Worth Clients
• Mediation Experience
• Remote Law Firm Experience
• Cross-Functional Legal Team Experience
• Federal Litigation Experience
• Probate Litigation
• Estate Administration
• Real Estate Litigation
• High-Profile Clients

Benefits Offered

• Primarily Remote Work Environment
• Competitive Billable Hour Compensation
• Flexible Contract Structure
• Exposure to Multiple Practice Areas
• Collaborative Team Environment
• Potential Full-Time Conversion