Job Title Contract Staff Attorney Client~ Devenere Law Collective 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 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 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 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

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