Remote Contract Attorney

Remote Contract Attorney – Houston Area (Texas Licensed)

Silberman Law Firm, PLLC

About the Firm

Silberman Law Firm is a dynamic and growing Texas-based law firm with over a decade of operational success. We have offices throughout the state and a team of 15+ attorneys practicing in real estate, business law, probate, and litigation. Our firm also maintains a fee attorney relationship with Fidelity National Title, supporting a strong transactional real estate practice.

Efficiency and innovation are core to our operations—we leverage cloud-based systems, AI tools, digital file storage, and remote workflows to deliver legal services across Texas.

About the Position

We are seeking a Texas-licensed attorney to join our team on a 1099 contract basis, with a primary focus on our Houston Area market. This role is primarily remote, though some in-person appearances for court hearings and client meetings will be required.

Responsibilities

• Handle firm-assigned matters in business, real estate, probate, or litigation (no prior experience required, but helpful).
• Collaborate with support and the supervising attorney to efficiently manage workload.

Compensation Structure

• Paid biweekly at 1/3 of collected billables (example: $400/hr billing rate = $133/hr to contractor).
• Workload: 20–30 hours/week with firm-generated work and flat-fee matters (e.g., deeds at $500 per file).

What We Provide

• Steady stream of firm-generated cases.
• Legal assistant and administrative support.
• Access to office space in Houston and throughout Texas.
• Comprehensive malpractice coverage.
• Access to Westlaw, Westlaw Forms, Company Investigator, and People Map.
• Mentorship and support from senior attorneys.

Ideal Candidate

• Licensed and in good standing with the State Bar of Texas.
• Strong writing, research, and communication skills.
• Willingness to learn and develop litigation skills.
• Comfortable working in a virtual, tech-driven environment.
• For conflicts checks purposes, the position is not ideal for lawyers already doing contract work for several firms or already has a robust practice in the same practice areas as our firm.
• Self-motivated with strong attention to detail and time management.

To Apply

Please submit your resume via Indeed.com or email to Phil Silberman. Learn more about us at .

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $65.00 - $133.00 per hour

Work Location: Remote