• Location: Houston, Texas
• Type: Direct Hire
• Job #674
• Salary: $80,000

Probate & Estate Legal Assistant

 

Our client is seeking a Probate & Estate Legal Assistant to support attorneys handling estate planning, probate, trust administration, and probate litigation.

 

This opportunity is open due to an internal promotion, which speaks to the strength of the team and long-term growth within the firm. We know this group well and can confidently say it is a supportive, high-caliber team. Whoever steps into this role will be genuinely lucky to join them.

 

Responsibilities include:

• Preparing probate, estate planning, and trust documents
• Supporting probate administration from intake through closing
• Assisting with probate litigation, including filings, discovery support, and hearing preparation
• Filing pleadings and tracking court deadlines
• Managing client files and attorney calendars
• Communicating professionally with clients, courts, and opposing counsel

 

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of legal assistant experience in probate, estates, or probate litigation
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Comfortable managing deadlines and document-heavy files
• Professional, dependable, and team-oriented

 

Why Join:

• Amazing team and supportive environment
• Meaningful, client-focused work
• Stable practice with growth potential
• Competitive compensation and benefits

• Location: Houston, Texas
• Type: Direct Hire
• Job #673
• Salary: $160,000

Commercial Litigation Attorney (5–7 Years) – ONSITE 

Our client is seeking a Commercial Litigation Attorney who thrives in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment and enjoys tackling complex business disputes. This role is ideal for a litigator who wants meaningful responsibility, regular courtroom exposure, and the opportunity to work closely with sophisticated corporate clients.

The Role

This position plays a critical role in representing corporate clients in high-stakes commercial disputes, from early strategy through trial and resolution. The attorney will be entrusted with significant responsibility, direct client interaction, and meaningful advocacy opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Advocacy & Courtroom Leadership

  • Represent clients in depositions, hearings, mediations, and other proceedings

  • Serve as lead counsel in smaller arbitrations and trials and as second chair or co-lead in larger matters

  • Handle evidentiary arguments, motion practice, and witness examinations

• Complex Litigation Management

  • Manage commercial litigation matters involving breach of contract, corporate governance, intellectual property, mergers and acquisitions, securities law, and antitrust issues

  • Oversee cases from inception through trial and post-trial proceedings

• Legal Research & Written Advocacy

  • Conduct in-depth legal research and analysis

  • Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery, and other litigation filings with precision and clarity

• Strategic Client Counseling

  • Advise corporate clients on litigation strategy, risk management, compliance, and dispute resolution

  • Provide guidance on business decisions related to ongoing and potential litigation

• Negotiation & Resolution

  • Participate in and lead settlement negotiations aimed at achieving favorable outcomes

• Collaboration & Team Leadership

  • Work closely with partners, associates, paralegals, and clients to develop litigation strategy

  • Collaborate with expert witnesses, consultants, and vendors

  • Mentor junior attorneys and legal staff

• Case & Practice Management

  • Manage discovery, trial preparation, witness coordination, and post-trial matters

  • Maintain accurate billing records and documentation in accordance with firm standards

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

• Active Texas bar membership, in good standing

• 5–7 years of commercial litigation experience

• Meaningful experience handling depositions and in-court advocacy

• Trial experience, including direct and cross-examination of witnesses (preferred)

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

• Proficiency with legal research tools and litigation software

• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a team

• Demonstrated ability to manage high-stakes matters and mentor junior attorneys

• Location: Houston, Texas
• Type: Direct Hire
• Job #668
• Salary: $170.00

Controller

Houston, Texas (On-Site)

Our client, a Houston-based law firm, is seeking an experienced Controller to oversee all accounting and financial operations. This role is responsible for the integrity of the Firm’s financial reporting, internal controls, and accounting systems, and works closely with the Managing Partner, Partners, attorneys, and staff.

The ideal candidate is a CPA who is detail-oriented, client-focused, tech-savvy, and comfortable leading teams in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. This position is fully on-site in the Firm’s Houston office.

Responsibilities

• Lead all accounting activities, reporting, and internal controls

• Supervise the Accounting Department and monthly close process

• Prepare cash flow statements and financial reporting packages

• Maintain NetSuite and oversee expense reimbursement systems

• Partner with external tax accountants on quarterly estimates, Form 1065, and K-1s

• Oversee trust accounting and settlement processes

• Provide ad hoc financial reporting to firm leadership

Qualifications

• CPA required

• 10+ years of multi-entity, high-volume accounting experience

• 5+ years of supervisory experience

• Strong attention to detail, organization, and time management

• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 and accounting systems

• Law firm experience, particularly in a mass tort environment, preferred

• Location: Houston
• Type: Direct Hire
• Job #667

Duvera's client, a major midstream company that's focused on transporting and storing natural gas and natural gas liquids is looking for Legal Counsel to focus on FERC with at least 4 years of FERC experience. They are seeking someone who has pipeline specific knowledge with natural gas regulatory experience specifically.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Significant working knowledge of FERC policy on tariffs, certificates, and rates.
• Experience prosecuting a Section 4 rate case, including customer negotiations and settlements.
• Significant working knowledge of FERCs certificate rules and regulations.
• Experience developing, drafting, and reviewing NGA Section 7 certificate applications, including rate design components
• Experience developing new services on regulated Interstate pipelines, including drafting, customer negotiations, and responses.
• Experience with FERC enforcement proceedings brought against Interstate pipelines.
• Significant working knowledge on pipeline project development, including negotiating Precedent Agreements, open seasons, bid award, and tariff optionality.
• Juris Doctor actively licensed and in good standing.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Significant working knowledge on FERCs marketing affiliate rules
• Familiarity with FERC Resource Reports utilized to develop an environmental analysis in certificate proceedings.
• Familiarity with tracker filings particularly fuel, electric power, and modernization.
• Exposure to environmental compliance issues.
• Exposure to regulatory compliance matters.

• Location: Houston , Texas
• Type: Direct Hire
• Job #663
• Salary: $100.00

Executive Assistant to CEO – ONSITE 100% – Salary, bonus, equity
Our client is seeking an accomplished Executive Assistant to support two highly accomplished CEOs—co-founders and co-leaders of a privately held, rapidly growing energy power solutions company. Both principals have built and successfully scaled multiple multimillion-dollar enterprises and remain deeply hands-on in the day-to-day leadership of the business.

 

This role is designed for a seasoned Executive Assistant with extensive experience supporting C-suite executives and Board members in high-net-worth, private, or institutional environments. The ideal candidate demonstrates exceptional judgment, absolute discretion, and the ability to operate seamlessly at the highest executive level.

The Role

This position extends well beyond traditional administrative support. The Executive Assistant will serve as a trusted strategic partner—anticipating executive needs, managing highly sensitive information, coordinating complex calendars and communications, and acting as a key liaison to Board members, investors, and senior stakeholders.

This opportunity offers a true seat at the table for an Executive Assistant who values excellence, confidentiality, and long-term impact, and who thrives working alongside principled, high-performing leadership.

• Location: Houston, Texas
• Type: Direct Hire
• Job #660
• Salary: $100.00

Duvera's client, a well-respected family office is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented accounting professional to manage and track all aspects of individual’s and families' private investment portfolios. This role includes investment accounting, capital activity tracking, reporting, tax documentation support, and assisting in portfolio performance analysis. This position is on-site 5 days/week.

 

Key Responsibilities:

 

1.Investment Tracking & Reporting

• Monitor all investment activity including purchases, sales, valuations, and performance.
• Track and reconcile capital calls, return of capital, and distributions from funds or directinvestments.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of invested capital and outstanding commitments.

 

2.Capital Call and Distribution Management

• Track capital calls and ensure timely funding.
• Record and reconcile distributions, return of capital, and income received.
• Prepare cash flow forecasts to plan for capital calls and investment inflows.

 

3.Performance and Return Analysis

• Analyze investment returns including IRR, capital gains, income, and total return.
• Report on unrealized and realized gains/losses.
• Prepare monthly/quarterly investment performance reports.

 

4.Interest and Income Reconciliation

• Record and reconcile interest, dividends, and other income streams.
• Ensure proper classification for tax and accounting purposes

 

They're offering a strong compensation and benefits package.

• Location: Houston, TX
• Type: Direct Hire
• Job #659
• Salary: $90.00

Senior Client Accounting Coordinator – Houston, TX (Hybrid)

Our client, a premier global law firm, is seeking a Senior Client Accounting Coordinator to join its Houston office. This position currently follows a hybrid schedule (2 days in-office, 3 days remote) and plays a key role in providing high-level client account analysis and billing support to partners while coordinating client accounting activity across assigned partners and practice areas.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage multiple complex billing and client analysis projects with precision and efficiency.

• Review outstanding balance reports and proactively address potential issues.

• Prepare bills and related documentation with required backup and internal forms.

• Coordinate client accounting processes to ensure timely billing and follow-up on outstanding balances, partnering with secretaries and other business services professionals.

• Respond promptly to inquiries from clients, attorneys, and firm staff.

• Train, mentor, and assist Client Accounting Assistants and Coordinators; assume leadership responsibilities when the supervisor or manager is absent.

• Identify process improvements and communicate training needs to leadership.

• Maintain accurate and current client and partner files.

• Manage firm resources responsibly and comply with firm policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.

• Minimum of five (5) years of legal billing experience, including account analysis functions.

• Proficiency with Aderant, Elite, or 3E billing systems; strong knowledge of Excel, Word, and Outlook.

• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a high degree of professionalism and discretion.

• Demonstrated attention to detail, reliability, and teamwork.

• Flexibility to adjust hours as needed to meet business demands.

• Location: Houston, TX
• Type: Direct Hire
• Job #643
• Salary: $95.00

Business Development & Marketing Specialist – Houston (Hybrid)

Global law firm with a growing Houston Office has a new position for a Business Development & Marketing Specialist.  This position supports a wide range of business development and marketing initiatives, including new business pitches, award submissions, client events, thought leadership projects, and CRM management. The Specialist works closely with the Houston-based Assistant Director, Business Development & Marketing, and collaborates with colleagues across the U.S. and globally.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with business development initiatives, including client targeting, pipeline tracking, and new business pitches.

• Prepare and update marketing materials, proposals, attorney biographies, and practice descriptions.

• Coordinate award and directory submissions, including Chambers USA.

• Support planning and logistics for client-facing events, seminars, webinars, and receptions.

• Maintain and update client data within the firm’s CRM system.

• Conduct research to support client development and marketing efforts.

• Collaborate across offices to ensure consistent messaging and best practices.

Qualifications:

• Broad understanding of marketing and business development within a professional services environment; law firm experience preferred.

• Strong writing, communication, and organizational skills.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and CRM/database management systems.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities, maintain confidentiality, and work both independently and collaboratively.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree required.

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in marketing and/or business development within the professional services sector; law firm experience preferred.

• Location: Houston, Texas
• Type: Direct Hire
• Job #480
• Salary: $180,000

Duvera's client, a Houston based law firm that’s ranked in Chambers and Partners Research of World’s Leading Lawyers, is searching for a Real Estate Associate. All areas of their real estate practice are booming, and they need at least one more person to handle the deal flow that they have regularly coming in.

The real estate group handles the following types of matters:

– Large-scale transactions of land sale and purchase, financing, entity creation
– Structuring land ownership agreements, contractor negotiations, infrastructure development and issue management
– Mixed-use developments involving multiple parties and land types
– Public-private partnerships, expediting capital projects and reducing capital costs in complex and detailed real estate structures
– Tax deferred condemnation transactions
-Like kind exchanges including multiple forward and reverse deferred exchanges of real estate and oil and gas interests
– Timing of tax recognition for MUD reimbursement costs
– Landlord/Tenant Disputes
-Design & Construction
– Boundary Disputes

The real estate associates work with all of the shareholders and work is rotated evenly! There's enough work that portable business is not necessary! Their billables are 1980 (versus 2300-3000 hours that some firms require)! They’re offering a very competitive base plus bonus and there's a path to becoming a Shareholder too!