Staff Attorney

Distro; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 161,000 - 205,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Primarily Remote Work Environment

Flexible Contract Structure

Exposure to Multiple Practice Areas

Potential Full-Time Conversion

Job summary

Devenere Law Collective in Houston, TX is seeking a Staff Attorney for a flexible contract role. The firm offers a primarily remote setup with local court support in the Greater Houston area, and exposure to diverse practice areas including civil litigation, family law, business law, IP, probate, and real estate.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years of civil litigation experience, an Active Texas Law License in good standing, and the ability to manage multiple matters as a 1099 contractor while

Qualifications

• Active Texas Law License and in good standing with State Bar of Texas.
• 8+ years of legal practice experience required.
• Strong civil litigation background with courtroom advocacy and trial experience.
• Experience drafting discovery materials; deposition handling; and client communications.
• Ability to manage multiple matters independently and meet 160 billable hours per month.

Skills

Civil Litigation

Courtroom Advocacy

Trial Experience

Motion Practice

Legal Research & Writing

Discovery Management

Depositions

Negotiation & Mediation

Case Strategy Development

Client Counseling

Strong Client Communication

Billable Hours

Education

Active Texas Law License

Job description

1. Job Title Contract Staff Attorney Client: Devenere Law Collective

2. 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.

Staff Attorney 4. Location Primary Location Houston, TX 5. Salary Compensation

• Estimated Earnings: $14,400/month at $90/hour
• $18,400/month at $115/hour
• 1099 Independent Contractor

1. Required Experience Years Required

• Minimum 8 years of legal practice experience Mandatory Experience
• Civil Litigation
• 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 These Areas

• Probate & Estate Planning
• Real Estate Law
• Business Transactions & Business Litigation
• Family Law

2. 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

3. Nice-to-Haves

• Federal Litigation Experience
• 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
• Probate Litigation
• Estate Administration
• Business Transactional Experience
• Real Estate Litigation
• High-Net-Worth Clients
• High-Profile Clients
• Mediation Experience
• Remote Law Firm Experience
• Cross-Functional Legal Team Experience

4. 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

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$90 - $115 an hour