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 | $57,953 | |
| Court of Criminal Appeals | Clerkships | Austin, TX | $58,000 | |
| Court of Criminal Appeals | Deputy Clerk III | Austin, TX | $36,000 - $41,000 | |
| Court of Criminal Appeals | Executive Assistant (Richardson) | Austin, TX | $48,948 | |
| Court of Criminal Appeals | Executive Assistant (Slaughter) | Austin, TX | $48,948 | |
| First Court of Appeals | First Court Internships | Houston, TX | ||
| First Court of Appeals | State Job Application | Houston, TX | ||
| Second Court of Appeals | Staff Attorney | Fort Worth, TX | $100,044 | |
| Third Court of Appeals | Attorney III | Austin, TX. | $83,250 - $92,500 | |
| Third Court of Appeals | Deputy Clerk III | Austin, TX | $36,000 - $40,000 | |
| Fourth Court of Appeals | Deputy Clerk I | San Antonio, TX | $28,000 - $33,000 | |
| Fourth Court of Appeals | Staff Attorney (Martinez) | San Antonio, TX | $97,527.00 | |
| Fifth Court of Appeals | Clerk of the Court | Dallas, TX | up to $120,000 | |
| Fifth Court of Appeals | Part-Time Staff Attorney | Dallas, TX | up to $48,827 | |
| Eighth Court of Appeals | Staff Attorney | El Paso, TX (possibility of remote) | $5,260 - $7,500 | |
| Eighth Court of Appeals | Temporary Staff Attorney | El Paso, TX (possibility of remote) | $5,260 - $7,500 | |
| Fourteenth Court of Appeals | Fourteenth Court Intern Program | Houston, TX | ||
| Fourteenth Court of Appeals | State Job Application | Houston, TX | ||
| Office of Court Administration | 15321196 Program Specialist V (Court Services Consultant) | Austin, TX | $5,833.34 - $6,083.34 | |
| Office of Court Administration | 15358830 Director IV (Government Relations Director) | Austin, TX | $11,666.67 - $13,021.33 | |
| Office of Court Administration | 15358813 Director III (Communication Director) | Austin, TX | $8,750.00 - $10,000.00 | |
| Office of Court Administration | 15377275 Systems Support Specialist II | Austin, TX | $2,748.00 - $4,337.08 | |
| Office of Court Administration | 15415848 CSC Associate Judge (Gilmer) | Gilmer, TX | $10,500.00 | |
| Office of Court Administration | 15436948 Investigator IV (Compliance Investigator) | Austin, TX | $4,333.00 - $5,000.00 | |
| Office of Court Administration | 15459181 CSC Associate Judge (Childress) | Childress, TX | $10,500.00 | |
| Office of Court Administration | 15459196 CSC Court Coordinator (Childress) | Childress, TX | $3,827.13 | |
| Office of Court Administration | 15466600 Administrative Assistant IV (Front Desk) | Austin, TX | $3,600.00 - $4,000.00 |
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.