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 | $67,576 | |
| Supreme Court | Staff Attorney for Texas Children's Commission | Austin, TX | $76,356 - $129,137 | |
| Supreme Court | Judicial Staff Attorney for Justice Evan Young | Austin, TX | $130,200 | |
| 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 I (Richardson) | Austin, TX | $48,948 | |
| Court of Criminal Appeals | Internships | Austin, TX | ||
| Court of Criminal Appeals | Administrative Assistant III | Austin, TX | $48,000 | |
| First Court of Appeals | First Court Internships | Houston, TX | ||
| First Court of Appeals | State Job Application | Houston, TX | ||
| First Court of Appeals | Court Law Clerk II | Houston, TX | $65,000 - $70,000 per year | |
| Fourth Court of Appeals | Attorney IV | San Antonio, TX | $118,810 - $123,810 | |
| Fifth Court of Appeals | Staff Attorney (2023-225-SA_10) | Dallas, TX | $112,790 | |
| Fifth Court of Appeals | Staff Attorney (225-23-3-EAM) | Hybrid: in-person (Dallas, TX) & telework | up to $112,790 | |
| Sixth Court of Appeals | Attorney IV | Texarkana, TX | ||
| Sixth Court of Appeals | State of Texas Employment Application | Texarkana, TX | ||
| Eighth Court of Appeals | Staff Attorney III | El Paso, TX | $6,074 - $9,667 | |
| Eighth Court of Appeals | Part-Time Deputy Clerk I | El Paso, TX | $1,352 - $1,667 | |
| Tenth Court of Appeals | Attorney IV | Waco, TX | $88,191 - $149,155 | |
| Fourteenth Court of Appeals | Fourteenth Court Intern Program | Houston, TX | ||
| Fourteenth Court of Appeals | State Job Application | Houston, TX | ||
| Office of Court Administration | 00036573 Program Specialist IV-VI (Policy Analyst) | Austin, TX | $5,416.00 - $7,875.00 | 10/14/2023 12:00 AM |
| Office of Court Administration | 00036901 Program Specialist VI (Court Security Specialist) | Statewide, TX | $7,000.00 - $7,500.00 | 10/14/2023 12:00 AM |
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.