• Location: Houston, Texas
• Type: Direct Hire
• Job #682

Administrative Law Attorney

Duvera's client, a growing Texas law practice is seeking an experienced Administrative Law Attorney with a strong background in healthcare and regulatory matters. The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of administrative law experience, including representing clients before state and federal agencies and handling complex healthcare‑related proceedings.

Key Responsibilities
•     Represent clients in administrative hearings and enforcement actions before agencies such as the Texas Medical Board, Texas Board of Nursing, and Texas Department of Insurance
•     Defend providers in recoupment actions initiated by Novitas, Qlarant, and CMS
•     Provide strategic guidance on healthcare regulations, compliance, and administrative procedures

Qualifications
•     Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
•     Licensed to practice in Texas
•     Minimum 5 years of administrative law experience, preferably in healthcare
•     Prior DOJ experience highly desirable
•     Strong understanding of Medicare/Medicaid regulations and reimbursement systems
•     Experience with audits, investigations, and compliance matters
•     Excellent legal writing, advocacy, and interpersonal skills
•     Ability to manage a demanding workload in a fast‑paced environment

• Location: Houston, Texas
• Type: Direct Hire
• Job #680
• Salary: $75,000

Practice Coordinator – Houston (Hybrid, 4 Days Onsite)

A leading legal team is seeking a highly organized and proactive Practice Coordinator to support the day‑to‑day operations of a busy practice group. This role ensures client projects move smoothly by managing workflows, tracking deadlines, coordinating communication, and keeping attorneys informed and aligned. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast‑paced environment, enjoys structure, and is comfortable following up frequently to keep projects on track.

Key Responsibilities
Project & Workflow Management
•     Monitor the practice group’s shared inbox to identify and triage incoming tasks
•     Assign, track, and follow tasks through completion
•     Build and maintain the group’s project management portfolio (Asana), including project setup, deadlines, milestones, and status updates
•     Proactively follow up with attorneys and staff on deadlines, priorities, and outstanding items
•     Identify bottlenecks and escalate issues to leadership

Communication & Coordination
•     Serve as the central point of contact for project‑related requests
•     Provide attorneys with timely updates, documents, and information
•     Facilitate communication across attorneys, staff, and cross‑functional teams
•     Ensure all client projects are completed accurately and on schedule

Reporting & Analytics
•     Prepare weekly status reports highlighting progress, milestones, workload distribution, risks, and issues
•     Maintain accurate project records and history
•     Provide data‑driven insights to support leadership decision‑making
Administrative & Operational Support
•     Coordinate calendars for major project milestones and internal meetings
•     Support collaboration with other departments, including marketing
•     Assist with onboarding attorneys, staff, and new clients into project workflows and systems
•     Ensure client files, accounts, and billing details are properly established

Qualifications
•     Minimum 2 years of experience in a similar role; law firm or professional services experience required
•     Proficiency with Asana preferred
•     Strong communication and customer service skills
•     Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail
•     Skilled at managing multiple projects in a fast‑paced environment
•     Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
•     Proactive, collaborative, and eager to improve processes
Work Environment
•     Hybrid schedule: 4 days in office, 1 remote
•     Ability to sit for extended periods and lift up to 15 lbs
•     Must be able to navigate the organization’s facilities

• Location: Houston, Texas
• Type: Direct Hire
• Job #679

Transactional & Tax Associate Attorney – Houston, TX
A well‑established Houston law firm is seeking an experienced Transactional & Tax Associate Attorney to support its thriving business law and health law practice. This role is ideal for an attorney with 8+ years of experience in contract and tax law, corporate transactions, and complex deal structuring. The position offers the opportunity to take on significant responsibility within a fast‑paced, collaborative environment.
Key Responsibilities
•     Manage transactional matters from inception through closing, including drafting and negotiating primary and ancillary M&A documents
•     Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of contracts and compliance programs
•     Prepare and negotiate Employment and Independent Contractor Agreements, Licensing Agreements, Joint Venture Agreements, Management Services Agreements, Medical Director Agreements, and related transactions
•     Prepare documentation for entity formation and equity‑sharing arrangements
•     Advise clients on state and federal regulatory matters and conduct due diligence
•     Draft legal opinions and provide strategic consultations
•     Communicate directly with clients and maintain strong professional relationships
Qualifications
•     Minimum 8 years of experience in corporate, transactional, and contract law
•     Strong background in mergers and acquisitions, shareholder buyouts, employment agreements, and non‑competes
•     Experience with entity formation, corporate governance documents, and commercial lease negotiations
•     Excellent analytical, drafting, negotiation, and communication skills
•     High attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities
•     Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and interact directly with clients
•     Strong academic record
•     Licensed to practice in the State of Texas and admitted to the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas

• Location: Houston, Texas
• Type: Direct Hire
• Job #678

Litigation Associate – Houston, TX

A Houston-based law firm is seeking a Litigation Associate with 1–3 years of experience to join its team. This role focuses on commercial litigation, handling matters from case inception through discovery, motion practice, mediation, and trial. The ideal candidate brings strong interpersonal skills, maturity, a willingness to learn, and the ability to manage a demanding workload in a fast‑paced environment.

Key Responsibilities
•     Research, analyze, and draft briefs on complex legal issues, including motions to dismiss, summary judgment, motions to compel, and appellate briefing
•     Draft pleadings and maintain proof charts
•     Prepare discovery, conduct legal research, and support case strategy
•     Make court appearances for hearings and trials
•     Participate in administrative hearings before agencies such as OSHA, the Texas Medical Board, and CMS
•     Assist with and attend depositions
•     Participate in mediations
•     Collaborate closely with partners, senior associates, and paralegals to ensure alignment with case strategy

Requirements
•     Active member in good standing with the Texas State Bar
•     Ability to manage and synthesize large volumes of documents and data
•     Excellent research, writing, and analytical skills
•     Strong organizational and project‑management abilities with attention to accuracy
•     Effective communication and teamwork skills
•     Experience practicing in both State and Federal courts

• 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
• 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, 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!