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Contract Family Law Attorney

Houston, TexasRemoteContract2026-10-13 → 2026-11-10
HybridFreelance / independent contractor

Core

Manage Texas family-law matters from intake through resolution, representing clients in divorce, custody, child support, and related proceedings.

Role type

Contract Family Law Attorney

Builds

Legal resolutions for family disputes (divorce, custody, support, property division)

Domain

Law (Family Law)

Deliverable

client delivery

Required skills

Texas law license, case strategy, pleadings, discovery, negotiation, mediation, trial advocacy, client counseling, deadline management

Preferred skills

complex/high-conflict divorce experience, business asset division, enforcement/modification, depositions, guardianship/probate

Technologies

Legal document drafting, court filing systems

Responsibilities

Draft and review petitions, motions, and orders; represent clients in hearings, mediations, and trials; conduct discovery and depositions; counsel clients on legal strategy and outcomes; manage case deadlines and court appearances in Harris, Fort Bend, and Brazoria Counties

Seniority

Mid-level, independent contractor