Contract Family Law Attorney

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.