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Staff Attorney

$90 - $115 per hour

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Contract Staff Attorney

Devenere Law Collective is a Houston-based law firm that provides legal services across multiple practice areas. 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.

Primary Location: Houston, TX

Nearby Markets (Approximately 45-Minute Commute): Sugar Land, TX; Katy, TX; Pearland, TX; Missouri City, TX; Richmond, TX; Rosenberg, TX; Cypress, TX; Spring, TX; Tomball, TX; The Woodlands, TX; Pasadena, TX; League City, TX; Friendswood, TX; Webster, TX; Alvin, TX; Stafford, TX; Bellaire, TX; Humble, TX; Deer Park, TX; Channelview, TX; Galena Park, TX

Court Coverage Required: Harris County; Fort Bend County; Brazoria County

Salary Compensation: $90 - $115 per approved billable hour; Approximately 160 approved billable hours per month; Estimated Earnings: $14,400/month at $90/hour; $18,400/month at $115/hour; 1099 Independent Contractor; Initial Contract: 6-8 Months; Potential Conversion to Full-Time Employment

Required Experience: 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: Pleadings; Motions; Discovery; Briefs; Legal Memoranda; Knowledge of At Least 3 Practice Areas: Probate & Estate Planning; Real Estate; Business Transactions/Litigation; Family Law; 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

Vacancy posted 2 days ago
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