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Full timeLegal

Staff Attorney

DistroHoustonπŸ‡ΊπŸ‡ΈUnited States

Quick overview

Salary$90 - $115/hr
SeniorityMid Senior
Employment typeFull Time
Work modeHybrid
LocationHouston, United States
Corporate GovernanceIntellectual PropertyLegal ResearchLitigationMediationReal Estate Law

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.
β€’ Staff Attorney 4. Location Primary Location Houston, TX 5. Salary Compensation
β€’ Estimated Earnings: β—‹ $14,400/month at $90/hour β—‹ $18,400/month at $115/hour β€’ 1099 Independent Contractor
1. Required Experience Years Required β€’ Minimum 8 years of legal practice experience Mandatory Experience β€’ Civil Litigation β€’ Courtroom Advocacy β€’ Trial Experience β€’ Motion Practice β€’ Legal Research & Writing β€’ Discovery Management β€’ Depositions β€’ Negotiation & Mediation β€’ Case Strategy Development β€’ Client Counseling Must Have Knowledge In At Least 3 Of These Areas β€’ Probate & Estate Planning β€’ Real Estate Law β€’ Business Transactions & Business Litigation β€’ Family Law
2. Requirements (Must-Haves) βœ… Active Texas Law License βœ… Good Standing with State Bar of Texas βœ… 8+ Years of Legal Practice βœ… Strong Civil Litigation Background βœ… Meaningful Trial Experience βœ… Courtroom Experience βœ… Experience Drafting: βœ… Discovery & Deposition Experience βœ… Strong Client Communication Skills βœ… Ability to Independently Manage Multiple Matters βœ… Ability to Meet 160 Monthly Billable Hours βœ… Ability to Work as a 1099 Contractor βœ… Ability to Attend Courts in Harris, Fort Bend & Brazoria Counties βœ… Ability to Work from Houston Area When Needed βœ… Strong Billing Discipline βœ… Strong Confidentiality & Professional Judgment
3. Nice-to-Haves β€’ Federal Litigation Experience β€’ Admission to U.S. District Court Southern District of Texas β€’ Complex Civil Litigation Experience β€’ High-Value Case Experience β€’ Trial Counsel Experience β€’ Lead Trial Attorney Experience β€’ Probate Litigation β€’ Estate Administration β€’ Business Transactional Experience β€’ Real Estate Litigation β€’ High-Net-Worth Clients β€’ High-Profile Clients β€’ Mediation Experience β€’ Remote Law Firm Experience β€’ Cross-Functional Legal Team Experience
4. Benefits Offered β€’ Primarily Remote Work Environment β€’ Competitive Billable Hour Compensation β€’ Flexible Contract Structure β€’ Exposure to Multiple Practice Areas β€’ Collaborative Team Environment Potential Full-Time Conversion
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