Contract Family Law Attorney
Distro · Houston, Texas · posted Oct 6, 2026
Open to candidates in United States
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What this role actually asks for
Extracted by RemoteHuntMust have
- •Active Texas Bar license
- •5+ years of Texas Family Law experience
- •Divorce litigation experience
- •Child custody and support experience
- •Courtroom and trial experience
- •Ability to meet 160 billable hours monthly
Nice to have
- •Potential conversion to full-time
Worth checking before you apply
- ⚠1099 Independent Contractor
The full posting
Contract Family Law Attorney — Devenere Law Collective
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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.
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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.
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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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