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 | |
| Supreme Court | Staff Attorney for Justice James P. Sullivan | Austin, TX | 136,710 | |
| Court of Criminal Appeals | Clerkships | Austin, TX | $74,502 | |
| Court of Criminal Appeals | Internships | Austin, TX | ||
| Court of Criminal Appeals | Deputy Clerk | Austin, TX | $56,000 - $59,000 | |
| Court of Criminal Appeals | Accountant | Austin, TX | $80,000 - $92,000 | |
| First Court of Appeals | First Court Intern Program | Houston, TX | ||
| First Court of Appeals | Staff Attorney IV 01-25-06-AT | Houston, TX | $130,410 per year | |
| First Court of Appeals | Staff Attorney IV 01-25-07-AT | Houston, TX | $130,410 per year | |
| First Court of Appeals | Staff Attorney IV 01-25-09-AT | Houston, TX | $130,410 per year | |
| First Court of Appeals | Law Clerk for Justice Jennifer Caughey - TERM ASSIGNMENT | Houston, TX | $55,000 to $87,000 | |
| First Court of Appeals | Law Clerk for Justice Amparo “Amy” Guerra - TERM ASSIGNMENT | Houston, TX | $55,000 to $87,000 | |
| First Court of Appeals | Law Clerk - TERM ASSIGNMENT | Houston, TX | $70,000 | |
| Fourth Court of Appeals | State of Texas Application | San Antonio, TX | ||
| Fourth Court of Appeals | Clerk of Court | Fourth Court of Appeals | $115,000 - $140,000 | |
| Seventh Court of Appeals | Staff Attorney | Amarillo, TX | $125,000 - $130,000 | |
| Ninth Court of Appeals | Deputy Clerk | Beaumont, TX | $45,000 - $75,000 | |
| Tenth Court of Appeals | Attorney IV | Waco, TX | $92,600 - $156,612 | |
| Twelfth Court of Appeals | Part-Time Accountant | Tyler, TX | ||
| Thirteenth Court of Appeals | Staff Attorney (West) | Corpus Christi or Edinburg, TX | $110,000 - $131,460 | |
| Thirteenth Court of Appeals | Summer 2025 Internship | Corpus Christi & Edinburg, TX | ||
| 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 | Attorney I-IV (Business Court Staff Attorney) for Judge Andrea Bouressa | Dallas, TX | $5,750.00 - $10,000.00 | 03/20/2025 11:59 PM |
| Office of Court Administration | Auditor II (Guardianship Compliance Specialist) | Texas - Statewide | $4,583.00 - $5,667.00 | 03/31/2025 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.