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Staff Attorney

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Houston, TX · HybridFull-time$90–115/hrPosted 2w agoStill listed 1 day ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$90–115/hr
Location
Houston, TXHybrid
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Active Texas Law LicenseTexas Bar Good Standing

Job overview

Devenere Law Collective is a Houston-based law firm providing services across multiple practice areas. The Staff Attorney handles civil litigation and related legal work, with local court and client support throughout Greater Houston. The role is primarily remote, requires at least eight years of legal practice, and is structured as a 1099 independent contractor position. The firm notes potential full-time conversion.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Civil LitigationCourtroom AdvocacyTrial ExperienceMotion PracticeLegal Research and WritingDiscovery ManagementDepositionsNegotiation and MediationCase Strategy DevelopmentClient CounselingProbate and Estate PlanningReal Estate LawBusiness Transactions and LitigationFamily LawStrong Civil Litigation BackgroundMeaningful Trial ExperienceCourtroom ExperienceDiscovery and Deposition ExperienceClient CommunicationMatter ManagementBillable Hours ManagementCourt AttendanceBilling DisciplineConfidentialityProfessional JudgmentFederal LitigationSouthern District of Texas AdmissionComplex Civil LitigationHigh-Value CasesTrial CounselLead Trial AttorneyProbate LitigationEstate AdministrationBusiness TransactionsReal Estate LitigationHigh-Net-Worth ClientsHigh-Profile ClientsMediationRemote Law Firm ExperienceCross-Functional Legal Teams

Qualifications

8+ Years Legal PracticeActive Texas Law LicenseTexas Bar Good Standing1099 Contractor Ability160 Monthly Billable Hours

Full 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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