Contract Family Law Attorney in Houston, Texas at Distro

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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