Family Law Attorney

Contract Family Law Attorney Devenere Law Collective About Devenere Law Collective Devenere Law Collective is a modern, collaborative law practice serving clients in matters that protect families, businesses, assets, and long-term wealth. Its work includes civil and business litigation, family law, trusts and estates, construction-related matters, corporate law, and intellectual property. The firm operates primarily remotely but maintains an office in downtown Houston. Attorneys work collaboratively across practice areas and may be required to attend the office for trial preparation, client preparation, team collaboration, or client meetings. The firm’s culture is intentionally collaborative and nonhierarchical. Attorneys, paralegals, case managers, and support professionals are expected to work as a team, accept constructive review, and contribute wherever their expertise is needed. The firm also values authenticity, community involvement, innovation, professionalism, and a client-centered approach. Position Summary Devenere Law Collective is seeking an experienced Contract Family Law Attorney to manage Texas family-law matters from intake through resolution. The attorney will represent clients in divorce, custody, child support, property division, enforcement, modification, and related proceedings. Responsibilities include client counseling, case strategy, pleadings, discovery, negotiation, mediation, hearings, and trial. This role requires an attorney who combines strong courtroom advocacy with empathy, discretion, and practical judgment. Family-law matters often involve sensitive financial, parental, and personal information. The selected attorney must maintain client trust while providing candid, strategic advice through emotionally difficult disputes. The position is primarily remote, but the attorney must reside within practical traveling distance of the Greater Houston area and attend court, trial preparation, client preparation, and office meetings when required. Compensation and Contract Structure Approximately 160 approved billable hours expected each month. Estimated monthly compensation of approximately $14,400–$18,400 at the expected monthly billable level (negotiable) Compensation applies only to properly recorded and approved client-billable activity. independent-contractor classification. No employee benefits during the contract period. Initial commitment of approximately six to eight months. Potential conversion to full-time employment based on performance, client service, cultural alignment, and firm needs. Key Responsibilities Family Law Case Management Manage family-law matters from initial consultation through settlement, final hearing, or trial. Develop case strategies based on client objectives, applicable law, evidence, risk, and cost. Maintain control of deadlines, discovery, court dates, mediation requirements, and client commitments. Analyze financial, parental, property, and procedural issues. Provide realistic assessments of legal options and potential outcomes. Identify urgent issues requiring temporary orders, emergency relief, or expedited action. Pleadings and Legal Documents Draft and review petitions, answers, counterpetitions, motions, temporary orders, discovery, settlement documents, and final orders. Prepare modification and enforcement filings. Draft parentage, custody, support, conservatorship, and possession-related documents. Review financial records, inventories, appraisements, proposed property divisions, and supporting evidence. Ensure filings comply with Texas procedural requirements and court deadlines. Court, Mediation, and Trial Representation Represent clients in hearings, mediations, temporary-order proceedings, final trials, and other court appearances. Prepare clients and witnesses for testimony. Develop exhibits and evidentiary presentations. Conduct direct and cross-examination. Present persuasive oral argument. Negotiate effectively while protecting client interests. Re