Distro

Worldwide talent sourcing, interviewing, payroll automation

Staff Attorney

Legal Counsel & Legal SupportConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeHouston, TX, USA$90 - $115 /hr

About the Job

Requirements

At least 8 years of legal practice experience.
Active Texas law license and good standing with the State Bar of Texas.
Strong civil litigation background and meaningful trial and courtroom experience.
Experience with motion practice, legal research and writing, discovery management, depositions, negotiation and mediation, case strategy development, and client counseling.
Knowledge in at least three of the following areas: probate and estate planning, real estate law, business transactions and business litigation, or family law.
Ability to draft discovery and deposition materials.
Strong client communication skills.
Ability to independently manage multiple matters and meet 160 monthly billable hours.
Ability to work as a 1099 independent contractor.
Ability to attend courts in Harris, Fort Bend, and Brazoria counties and work from the Houston area when needed.
Strong billing discipline, confidentiality, and professional judgment.

Responsibilities

Provide legal services across assigned matters, including civil litigation and courtroom advocacy.
Manage multiple legal matters independently, including case strategy, discovery, depositions, negotiation, mediation, and client counseling.
Attend court proceedings and provide client and court support in the Greater Houston area.

Desired Qualifications

Federal litigation experience.
Admission to the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas.
Complex civil litigation experience and high-value case experience.
Trial counsel or lead trial attorney experience.
Probate litigation and estate administration experience.
Business transactional experience and real estate litigation experience.
Experience working with high-net-worth or high-profile clients.
Mediation experience.
Remote law firm experience and cross-functional legal team experience.

Salary Range: 90 to 115 (Currency: USD) (Pay period: per-hour-wage)

1. Job Title Contract Staff Attorney Client: Devenere Law Collective

2. Client Overview Devenere Law Collective is a Houston-based law firm that provides legal services across multiple practice areas, including civil litigation, family law, business law, intellectual property, probate & estate planning, real estate transactions, and corporate governance. The firm operates with a collaborative, team-oriented culture and combines a primarily remote work environment with local court and client support throughout the Greater Houston area.

• Staff Attorney 4. Location Primary Location Houston, TX 5. Salary Compensation

• Estimated Earnings: ○ $14,400/month at $90/hour ○ $18,400/month at $115/hour • 1099 Independent Contractor

1. Required Experience Years Required • Minimum 8 years of legal practice experience Mandatory Experience • Civil Litigation • Courtroom Advocacy • Trial Experience • Motion Practice • Legal Research & Writing • Discovery Management • Depositions • Negotiation & Mediation • Case Strategy Development • Client Counseling Must Have Knowledge In At Least 3 Of These Areas • Probate & Estate Planning • Real Estate Law • Business Transactions & Business Litigation • Family Law

2. Requirements (Must-Haves) ✅ Active Texas Law License ✅ Good Standing with State Bar of Texas ✅ 8+ Years of Legal Practice ✅ Strong Civil Litigation Background ✅ Meaningful Trial Experience ✅ Courtroom Experience ✅ Experience Drafting: ✅ Discovery & Deposition Experience ✅ Strong Client Communication Skills ✅ Ability to Independently Manage Multiple Matters ✅ Ability to Meet 160 Monthly Billable Hours ✅ Ability to Work as a 1099 Contractor ✅ Ability to Attend Courts in Harris, Fort Bend & Brazoria Counties ✅ Ability to Work from Houston Area When Needed ✅ Strong Billing Discipline ✅ Strong Confidentiality & Professional Judgment

3. Nice-to-Haves • Federal Litigation Experience • Admission to U.S. District Court Southern District of Texas • Complex Civil Litigation Experience • High-Value Case Experience • Trial Counsel Experience • Lead Trial Attorney Experience • Probate Litigation • Estate Administration • Business Transactional Experience • Real Estate Litigation • High-Net-Worth Clients • High-Profile Clients • Mediation Experience • Remote Law Firm Experience • Cross-Functional Legal Team Experience

4. Benefits Offered • Primarily Remote Work Environment • Competitive Billable Hour Compensation • Flexible Contract Structure • Exposure to Multiple Practice Areas • Collaborative Team Environment Potential Full-Time Conversion

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About the Company

Distro

Worldwide talent sourcing, interviewing, payroll automation

Distro is a platform that helps companies find and match with software talent from over 200 countries, enabling interviews, hiring, and automated payroll all in one system. It works by connecting employers with a global pool of vetted developers, coordinating interview scheduling and evaluations, and then handling employment paperwork and payroll through an integrated workflow. The company differentiates itself by offering truly global reach (access to talent across 200+ countries) along with end-to-end hiring and payroll automation in a single platform, rather than relying on separate staffing services, marketplaces, or fragmented tools. Its goal is to simplify hiring and paying international software developers, helping tech teams grow by accessing quality talent worldwide with a streamlined, automated process.

Company size: 51-200
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Lehi, UT
Founded: 2021

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