Careers
The Texas Judicial Branch offers numerous employment opportunities at both the state and local level that provide a rewarding career of public service working to ensure equal justice for all. State-level Judicial Branch employees are employees of the State of Texas who are entitled to a competitive benefit package, including health insurance, dental insurance and retirement plans.
| Organization | Position | Location | Salary | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Supreme Court | Judicial Internships | Austin, TX | ||
| Supreme Court | Law Clerks | Austin, TX | $74,500 | |
| Court of Criminal Appeals | Clerkships | Austin, TX | $74,502 | |
| Court of Criminal Appeals | Internships | Austin, TX | ||
| First Court of Appeals | First Court Intern Program | Houston, TX | ||
| First Court of Appeals | Staff Attorney IV 01-25-15-AT | Houston, TX | $133,000 | |
| First Court of Appeals | Staff Attorney IV 01-25-17-AT | Houston, TX | $133,000 | |
| Third Court of Appeals | Attorney IV | Austin, TX | $118,148 – $131,276 | |
| Fourth Court of Appeals | State of Texas Application | San Antonio, TX | ||
| Fourth Court of Appeals | Central Staff Attorney | Fourth Court of Appeals | $130,000 | |
| Ninth Court of Appeals | Staff Attorney IV or V | Beaumont, TX | $125,000 to $145,000 | |
| Twelfth Court of Appeals | Part-Time Accountant | Tyler, TX | ||
| Thirteenth Court of Appeals | Staff Attorney (Peña) | Corpus Christi & Edinburg, TX | $110,000 - $131,460 | |
| Thirteenth Court of Appeals | Law Clerk II (Peña) | Corpus Christi or Edinburg, TX | $69,500 - $87,000 | |
| Fourteenth Court of Appeals | Fourteenth Court Intern Program | Houston, TX | ||
| Fifteenth Court of Appeals | Court Law Clerk I | Austin & Houston, TX | $65,000.04 - $70,000.08 | |
| Fifteenth Court of Appeals | Fifteenth Court of Appeals Intern Program | Austin and Houston, Texas | ||
| Office of Court Administration | Court Reporter (Fort Worth) | Fort Worth, TX | $10,000.00 - $10,416.67 | |
| Office of Court Administration | Program Specialist V (Regional Data Coordinator Team Lead) | Texas - Statewide | $5,666.67 - $6,431.25 | 08/01/2025 11:59 PM |
| Office of Court Administration | Manager IV (Information Services Customer Support Manager) | Austin, TX | $7,083.34 - $8,750.00 | 08/21/2025 11:59 PM |
| Office of Court Administration | Network Specialist IV-V | Austin, TX | $6,000.00 - $8,000.00 | 08/21/2025 11:59 PM |
| Office of Court Administration | Auditor II (Guardianship Compliance Specialist) | Texas - Statewide | $4,583 - $5,667 | 08/05/2025 11:59 PM |
| Office of Court Administration | Associate Judge (Child Support Court - San Antonio) | San Antonio, TX | $13,125/monthly | 08/07/2025 11:59 PM |
How to Apply
Please refer to the job posting for specific application instructions. Some postings may require submission of the State of Texas Application for Employment.
EEO/ADA Compliance
The Judicial Branch is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of a person's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, transgender status, and sexual orientation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, any request for reasonable accommodations needed during the application process should be communicated by the applicant to the court or agency.