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 | $74,000 | |
| Supreme Court | Office Coordinator - Texas Judicial Commission on Mental Health | Austin, TX | $51,278 - $82,901 | |
| Supreme Court | Deputy Clerk | Austin, TX | $59,000 | |
| Supreme Court | Attorney IV | Austin, TX | $92,600-$156,612 | |
| Court of Criminal Appeals | Clerkships | Austin, TX | $70,954 | |
| Court of Criminal Appeals | Internships | Austin, TX | ||
| Court of Criminal Appeals | Deputy Clerk | Austin, TX | $56,000 - $59,000 | |
| First Court of Appeals | Staff Attorney IV | Houston, TX | $92,600 - $126,000 per year | |
| Second Court of Appeals | Staff Attorney IV | Ft. Worth, TX | $131,710 | |
| Fourth Court of Appeals | State of Texas Application | San Antonio, TX | ||
| Fourth Court of Appeals | Legal Assistant III | San Antonio, TX | $65,000 -$75,000 | |
| Fifth Court of Appeals | Staff Attorney for Justice Pedersen | Dallas, TX | up to $112,790 | |
| Fifth Court of Appeals | Writ Attorney | Dallas, TX | up to $112,790 | |
| Sixth Court of Appeals | Attorney IV - Staff Attorney | Texarkana, TX | ||
| Eighth Court of Appeals | Staff Attorney (Palafox) | El Paso, TX | $8,333 - $10,416 | |
| Eighth Court of Appeals | Central Staff Attorney | El Paso, TX | $8,333 - $10,334 | |
| Twelfth Court of Appeals | Part-Time Accountant | Tyler, TX | ||
| Thirteenth Court of Appeals | Staff Attorney | Corpus Christi or Edinburg, TX | $110,000 - $131,460 | |
| Fourteenth Court of Appeals | Fourteenth Court Intern Program | Houston, TX |
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.