[Hiring] Contract Family Law Attorney @The Devenere Law Collective

Role Description

The Devenere Law Collective (DLC) is currently seeking a Contract Family Law Attorney to join our expanding team. This is a contract-based role ideal for an experienced attorney who is confident managing family law matters, appearing in court, and maintaining a consistent caseload in a fast-paced, client-focused environment.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Manage a caseload of family law matters from intake through resolution
• Draft, review, and file pleadings, motions, and legal documents related to divorce, custody, support, and related matters
• Conduct legal research and develop case strategies tailored to client needs
• Represent clients in court hearings, mediations, and trials
• Handle discovery processes, including document requests, interrogatories, and depositions
• Communicate effectively with clients, opposing counsel, and court personnel
• Provide legal guidance and case assessments to clients during emotionally sensitive matters
• Collaborate with internal team members, including case managers and support staff
• Maintain accurate and timely billing records to meet required billable hours
• Ensure compliance with all court deadlines, procedural rules, and firm standards

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of legal practice
• Strong experience in family law (divorce, custody, child support, etc.)
• Trial experience (required)
• Ability to meet a minimum of 120+ hours per month
• Strong ability to manage cases independently and meet deadlines

Requirements

• Experience handling complex or high-conflict family law cases (preferred)
• Strong negotiation and mediation skills (preferred)
• Excellent written and oral advocacy skills (preferred)

Benefits

• Contract position
• Minimum 120+ hours per month required
• Remote position with availability for court appearances as needed

Additional Opportunities

We are also actively recruiting:

• Appearance Attorneys in the following areas:
  • Business Litigation
  • Probate
  • Construction Litigation
  • Family/Guardianships
  • Civil Litigation
• Contract Attorneys (Immediate Need):
  • One Family Law Attorney
  • One Civil Litigation Attorney (must be federally licensed)

If you are a motivated attorney looking to join a growing, forward-thinking legal collective, we encourage you to apply.