02Feb

Executive Assistant to CEO

  • Location: The Woodlands, Texas
  • Type: Direct Hire
  • Job #675
  • Salary: $130.00

Executive Assistant to CEO – Woodlands – 100% ONSITE

The Executive Assistant (EA) to the CEO provides high-level administrative, logistical, and personal support to enable the CEO to operate at maximum effectiveness. This role requires exceptional judgment, discretion, responsiveness, and proactive problem-solving in a fast-paced, startup data center environment with extensive domestic and international travel.

Core Responsibilities
Executive & Business Support

  • Manage the CEO’s complex calendar, scheduling, and prioritization across internal meetings, investors, partners, and global conferences.
  • Coordinate extensive domestic and international travel, including flights, lodging, visas, ground transportation, and detailed itineraries.
  • Anticipate logistical needs and proactively resolve conflicts related to time zones, travel disruptions, and changing priorities.
  • Prepare briefing materials, agendas, and background information in advance of meetings, conferences, and travel.
  • Track follow-ups, action items, and deadlines to ensure commitments are met.
  • Coordinate team meetings as needed.
  • Assist with planning and support for company events and internal gatherings.

Conference & Industry Event Support

  • Coordinate logistics for CEO attendance at domestic and international data center, energy, and infrastructure conferences.
  • Manage registrations, travel timelines, hotel blocks, and on-site schedules.
  • Maintain an organized record of conference participation, contacts, and post-event follow-ups.

Personal & Family Administrative Support

  • Provide limited personal administrative support to the CEO and his family, including:
    • Being available at the CEO’s residence when needed to meet vendors or service providers.
    • Assisting with insurance paperwork and household administrative matters.
  • Exercise discretion and professionalism at all times when handling personal matters.

Confidentiality & Discretion

  • Handle sensitive company and personal information with the highest level of confidentiality.
  • Serve as a trusted gatekeeper for the CEO, exercising sound judgment on access, timing, and priorities.

Technology, AI & Continuous Improvement

  • Proactively learn, adopt, and utilize AI-powered tools (e.g., scheduling automation, document drafting, travel planning, task management, and summarization tools) to improve efficiency and accuracy.
  • Continuously seek ways to streamline workflows, reduce manual work, and enhance executive productivity through technology.
  • Demonstrate curiosity, adaptability, and initiative in staying current with emerging administrative and productivity tools.

Performance Expectations

  • Anticipates needs rather than reacting to requests.
  • Responds with urgency and accuracy in time-sensitive situations.
  • Maintains excellent organization, follow-through, and attention to detail.
  • Communicates clearly, professionally, and proactively with internal and external stakeholders.
29Jan

Probate Legal Assistant

  • 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
28Jan

Commercial Litigation Attorney

  • 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

27Jan

Desktop Technician

  • Type: Direct Hire
  • Job #672
  • Salary: $77.00

Desktop Technician – Downtown – FULL TIME – ONSITE

Department: Information Technology

Position Summary

The Desktop Technician provides front-line technical support for end-users within the organization’s desktop computing environment. This role is responsible for installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and upgrading desktop hardware and software to ensure optimal performance and user satisfaction. The Desktop Technician serves as a key point of contact for resolving technical issues in a timely, accurate, and professional manner.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide on-site and remote support for desktop, laptop, and peripheral issues

  • Install, configure, test, monitor, and maintain end-user workstations and related equipment

  • Diagnose and resolve complex hardware and software problems

  • Perform workstation moves, adds, and changes as requested by IT leadership and office management

  • Collaborate with network analysts and IT managers to ensure efficient system operations

  • Maintain inventory of hardware and components, including monitors, keyboards, and storage devices

  • Accurately document installations, repairs, upgrades, and equipment failures

  • Coordinate with third-party vendors and service providers as needed

  • Research, evaluate, and recommend desktop hardware and software solutions

  • Assist with long-term desktop strategy, capacity planning, and performance reporting

  • Provide after-hours support as needed for scheduled maintenance or office moves

Minimum Requirements

  • Strong hands-on experience with desktop hardware and peripherals

  • Ability to read and understand technical manuals and OEM documentation

  • Proficiency researching and resolving PC and operating system issues

  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail

  • Customer-focused mindset with the ability to explain technical issues in user-friendly terms

  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a high-pressure environment

Education & Experience

  • Associate’s degree in Computer Science or related field, or 3+ years of equivalent experience

  • Certifications preferred: CompTIA A+, Network+, Microsoft Desktop Support certifications

  • Experience supporting Windows 10 and 11 environments

  • Strong knowledge of desktop and laptop hardware, internal components, and peripherals

  • Hands-on hardware troubleshooting experience

  • Familiarity with common protocols and standards (TCP/IP, SMTP, HTTP)

  • Experience working in a collaborative, team-oriented IT environment

23Jan

IT Analyst – NIGHT Staff

  • Type: Direct Hire
  • Job #671

IT Analyst – Night Staff
Legal Services Environment | FULLY REMOTE | Houston

We are partnering with a well-established legal services organization to recruit an experienced IT Analyst (Night Staff) to provide after-hours technical and document support to attorneys and professional staff in a fast-paced, service-driven environment.

Schedule (Rotating Two-Week Schedule)
Week 1:
• Mon–Fri: 5:00 PM – 1:00 AM
• Sat–Sun: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Week 2:
• Mon–Wed: 5:00 PM – 1:00 AM
• Thu–Sun: Off

Responsibilities
• Provide Help Desk support via phone, email, and remote access
• Troubleshoot software, hardware, and legal applications
• Monitor and manage tickets; resolve or escalate as needed
• Support Microsoft Office 365, Teams, OneDrive, and Adobe Acrobat
• Assist with document formatting, redlines, TOCs/TOAs, and closing binders
• Support iManage or similar document management systems
• Use AI or transcription tools for dictation and audio files

Requirements
• 5+ years of IT support experience in a legal or professional services environment
• Strong knowledge of Windows 11, Office 365, and desktop hardware
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Ability to thrive in a high-pressure, team-oriented environment

14Jan

Litigation Paralegal

  • Type: Direct Hire
  • Job #670

Senior Litigation Paralegal – Complex Commercial Litigation – DALLA

An internationally recognized law firm is seeking an experienced Senior Litigation Paralegal to join its Dallas office, supporting sophisticated, high-stakes litigation matters for global clients.

Why Join

• Work on complex, high-profile litigation for major corporate clients
• Be part of a collaborative, well-resourced litigation team
• 1,650 billable hours (pro bono counts as billable)
• Brand-new Dallas office opening soon with modern amenities, including a terrace and wellness features
• Professional environment that values excellence, teamwork, and long-term growth

We have an established relationship with this firm and have successfully placed multiple professionals within the organization.

The Role

The Senior Litigation Paralegal will support complex commercial litigation matters from inception through trial and appeal, including large-scale cases, MDLs, class actions, and internal investigations. This position works across offices and supports the full litigation group.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of complex litigation, arbitrations, and investigations
• Serve as a key trial paralegal, including on-site trial support and courtroom logistics
• Coordinate discovery, document review, and productions using Relativity and firm systems
• Prepare and manage exhibits, witness materials, and trial binders
• Draft and manage privilege logs; cite-check and Bluebook filings
• File pleadings in state and federal courts (ECF and Texas e-filing)
• Work closely with attorneys, experts, vendors, and trial consultants
• Train and mentor junior team members and project assistants

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of litigation paralegal experience at a mid-size or large law firm
• Significant trial experience, including serving as a lead or key trial paralegal
• Advanced proficiency with Relativity, Westlaw/Lexis, PACER, and Microsoft Office
• Proven ability to manage multiple complex matters simultaneously
• Strong communication skills and sound professional judgment
• IP litigation experience and prior supervisory experience are a plus

Travel: Minimal; as needed for trials and hearings

If you are a seasoned litigation paralegal seeking a long-term opportunity with an international law firm offering challenging work and a first-class environment, we encourage you to apply or connect directly.

The firm offers outstanding benefits including profit sharing and PENSION!!

13Jan

Controller

  • 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

12Jan

Legal Counsel

  • 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.
09Jan

Legal Administrative Assistant

  • Type: Direct Hire
  • Job #666
  • Salary: $90.00

Legal Administrative Assistant | Dallas 

Our client, an international law firm, is seeking an Administrative Assistant to support attorneys in its Dallas office.

This role is ideal for someone with experience supporting transactional practices, though candidates who support a mix of transactional and litigation work are welcome. Experience from a peer firm is preferred, but strong candidates from smaller boutique firms will also be considered.

You will support up to 12 attorneys, many of whom are highly self-sufficient, creating a collaborative and manageable workload. The position requires an in-office presence four days per week.

The firm offers competitive compensation and benefits, along with opportunities for long-term growth in a collegial, professional environment.

Key qualifications include 3–5 years of law firm administrative experience, exposure to transactional work, strong organizational and communication skills, and comfort managing calendars, documents, time entry, and expenses in a fast-paced setting.

07Jan

Senior Counsel, Regulatory & Compliance

  • Location: Houston, Texas
  • Type: Direct Hire
  • Job #664
  • Salary: $176,000

The Senior Counsel, Regulatory and Compliance reports to the Deputy General Counsel – Litigation, Employment, Environmental & Regulatory will collaborate with colleagues across a large corporate law department in a publicly traded, international energy company.

 

What You’ll Do

  • Providing legal counsel, advice, and support to the economic/commercial aspects of FERC work such as tariff filings, abandonments, enforcement, compliance, and the management/lead on FERC rate cases
  • Driving and recommending course of action to Midstream Leadership
  • Providing legal counsel on day to day and complex FERC regulatory matters including advisory context, risk calibration/assessment and associated business impact
  • Providing regulatory guidance, support, and counsel for expanding global Commercial Trading operations
  • Providing legal counsel, advice and support to the Midstream operations business unit including PHMSA, compliance, investigations, and audits
  • Demonstrated ability to cost-effectively leverage and manage outside counsel resources
  • Providing advice and counsel to various business units on sanctions, antiboycott and trade compliance as well as work with the compliance function to design and conduct training on this subject matter    
  • Providing advice and counsel on FCPA and related issues as well as work with the compliance function to design and deliver FCPA training
  • Providing direction to management in the design, development and implementation of policies and procedures to respond to government initiatives for the purpose of proactively managing legal risk
  • Working collaboratively with Government Affairs and various business units on public policy issues and rulemakings
  • Provide general legal support and advice to Corporate Compliance function

 

What You’ll Bring – Required

  • Legally authorized to work in the job posting country
  • J.D. degree from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association
  • A member in good standing of any U.S. bar
  • 6 or more years of regulatory and operational experience
  • Willing to travel up to 10% of time

 

What Makes You Stand Out-Preferred

  • Extensive knowledge and experience in the midstream area
  • Ability to work collaboratively with a highly skilled team
  • Superior mediation, negotiation, advocacy and presentation skills, and mature judgment and discretion
  • Experience providing advice to clients in crisis management situations
  • Ability to manage and prioritize assignments which may be broad in scope and complexity, and which involve collaborative work with employees in different departments or with varying degrees of seniority required
  • Self-initiation on regular and complex assignments
  • Effective utilization and communication with internal support staff including assigned paralegal and administrative assistant
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills required

 

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