[Hiring] Contract Staff Attorney @The Devenere Law Collective

Role Description

The Devenere Law Collective (DLC) is currently seeking a Contract Staff Attorney to join our expanding team. This is a contract-based role for an experienced civil litigation attorney who is confident managing complex matters, appearing in both state and federal court, and maintaining a consistent caseload in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Manage a caseload of civil litigation matters from inception through resolution
• Draft, review, and file pleadings, motions, and federal court filings
• Conduct legal research and develop strategic case approaches
• Represent clients in state and federal court hearings, mediations, and trials
• Handle all phases of discovery, including depositions, interrogatories, and document production
• Ensure compliance with federal and state procedural rules and court deadlines
• Communicate effectively with clients, opposing counsel, and court personnel
• Provide case evaluations and legal recommendations
• Collaborate with internal team members, including case managers and support staff
• Maintain accurate and timely billing records to meet required billable hours

Qualifications

• Licensed in the State of Texas
• Minimum 8+ years of legal practice
• Must be knowledgeable in three or more of the following practice areas:
  • Probate/Estate Planning
  • Real Estate
  • Business Transaction & Litigation
  • Family Law
• Demonstrated experience in civil litigation (required)
• Trial experience (required)
• Ability to meet a minimum of 60 billable hours bi-weekly (120+ hours per month)
• Strong ability to independently manage cases and deadlines
• Ability to accept fulltime employment after expiration of contract
• Capability to go to court within Harris County and any of the contiguous counties

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience handling federal litigation matters
• Strong written and oral advocacy skills

Work Structure

• Contract position for 6+ months minimum
• Minimum 120+ hours per month required
• Although this position is remote, the Attorney must be available for court appearances as needed
• Ability to accept fulltime employment after expiration of contract

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, federally licensed civil litigation attorney looking to join a growing, forward-thinking legal collective, we encourage you to apply.