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 | |
| Supreme Court | Director of Public Affairs | Austin, TX | $95,000 - $115,113 | |
| Supreme Court | Legal Assistant III | Austin, TX | $58,000-$64,500 | |
| Court of Criminal Appeals | Deputy Clerk III | Austin, TX | $36,000-$41,000 | |
| Court of Criminal Appeals | Executive Assistant (Yeary) | Austin, TX | $48,948 | |
| Court of Criminal Appeals | Research Attorney IV | Austin, TX | $112,112.40 | |
| Court of Criminal Appeals | Staff Attorney IV | Austin, TX | $112,112.40 | |
| First Court of Appeals | First Court Internships | Houston, TX | ||
| First Court of Appeals | State Job Application | Houston, TX | ||
| First Court of Appeals | Interns Summer 2022 | Houston, TX | 06/30/2022 1:28 PM | |
| Fourth Court of Appeals | Original Proceedings Staff Attorney | Fourth Court of Appeals | $97,527 | |
| Fourth Court of Appeals | Staff Attorney | San Antonio, TX | $97,527 | |
| Eighth Court of Appeals | Temporary Staff Attorney | El Paso, TX | $5,000 - $7,725 | |
| Eighth Court of Appeals | Legal Secretary I or Legal Secretary II | El Paso, TX | $2,320 - $3,000 | |
| Ninth Court of Appeals | Staff Attorney | Beaumont, TX | $73,000 + | |
| Eleventh Court of Appeals | Attorney IV | Eastland, TX | $76,356 - $129,137 | |
| Eleventh Court of Appeals | Deputy Clerk I | Eastland, TX | $27,840 - $43,798 | |
| Fourteenth Court of Appeals | Fourteenth Court Intern Program | Houston, TX | ||
| Fourteenth Court of Appeals | State Job Application | Houston, TX | ||
| Fourteenth Court of Appeals | Interns Summer 2022 | Houston, TX | 06/30/2022 1:34 PM | |
| Office of Court Administration | 14658336 Systems Administrator V | Austin, TX | $6,000.00-$7,350.00 | |
| Office of Court Administration | 14875611 Pretrial Program Specialist (Program Sp IV) | Austin, TX | $4,000.00 - $4,583.34 | |
| Office of Court Administration | 14875623 Pretrial Program Manager (Manager II) | Austin, TX | $5,833.34 - $6,500.00 | |
| Office of Court Administration | 14902682 Early Intervention Court Liaison (Program Specialist II) - Lubbock | Austin, TX | $4,332.08 - $5,370.75 | |
| Office of Court Administration | 14913242 Early Intervention Court Liaison (Program Specialist II) - Belton | Austin, TX | $4,332.8 - $5,370.75 | |
| Office of Court Administration | 15029732 Administrative Assistant V (OLS) | Austin, TX | $23.07/hr | |
| Office of Court Administration | 15037126 Administrative Assistant IV | Austin, TX | $3,542.58 - $4,337.08 |
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.