Contract Family Law Attorney

Contract Family Law Attorney — Devenere Law Collective
About the role~ Join a collaborative, client-centered legal team as a Contract Family Law Attorney.
Location~ Houston, TX (must be able to attend court in Harris, Fort Bend, and Brazoria Counties and travel to the Houston office as needed).
Engagement type~ 1099 Independent Contractor; initial 6–8 month contract with potential conversion to full-time.
Compensation~ $90–$115 per approved billable hour; expected 160 approved billable hours per month; estimated earnings $14,400–$18,400/month.
Required experience (preferred)~
5+ years of experience
Texas Family Law
Divorce litigation
Child custody and support
Conservatorship
Property division
Enforcement actions and modifications
Family court hearings, mediation, and trial representation
Discovery and depositions
Required courtroom experience~ Contested hearings, mediations, trials, direct and cross-examination.
What you'll need~
Active Texas Bar license in good standing
Strong Texas family law background and ability to manage cases independently
Courtroom and trial experience, including discovery and deposition practice
Experience drafting pleadings, motions, discovery, and final orders
Mediation and negotiation skills; ability to handle high-conflict matters
Strong written and oral advocacy skills
Ability to meet approximately 160 billable hours monthly
Ability to work as a 1099 contractor and commit to a 6–8 month engagement
Why join Devenere Law Collective~ Fully remote environment, flexible contract structure, competitive hourly rate, potential full-time conversion, collaborative firm culture, exposure to complex family law matters.
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