Staff Attorney

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 #HireFinder We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.