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.
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
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
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
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
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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