Job Postings
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 | Executive Assistant III | Austin, TX | $75,000 | |
| Supreme Court | Judicial Staff Attorney for Justice James P. Sullivan | Austin, TX | $163,607 | |
| Court of Criminal Appeals | Clerkships | Austin, TX | $83,711 | |
| Court of Criminal Appeals | Internships | Austin, TX | ||
| Third Court of Appeals | Attorney IV | Austin, TX | $131,499 – $146,110 | |
| Fourth Court of Appeals | Central Staff Attorney | Fourth Court of Appeals | $146,068 | |
| Fourth Court of Appeals | Spring 2027 Internship | San Antonio, TX | 09/30/2026 8:00 AM | |
| Fourth Court of Appeals | Legal Assistant III | Fourth Court of Appeals | $51,158 -$80,000 | |
| Ninth Court of Appeals | Staff Attorney III or IV | Beaumont, TX | $90,000 - $140, 000 | |
| Thirteenth Court of Appeals | Staff Attorney (Peña) | Corpus Christi & Edinburg, TX | $69,500 - $147,235 | |
| Fourteenth Court of Appeals | Fourteenth Court Intern Program | Houston, TX | ||
| Fourteenth Court of Appeals | Fourteenth Court Summer Intern Program 2026 | Houston, TX | ||
| Fourteenth Court of Appeals | Attorney IV | Houston, TX | $135,000-$140,980.08 per year (depending on experience) | |
| Fifteenth Court of Appeals | Court Law Clerk I - II | Austin and Houston, Texas | $75,000.00 | |
| Fifteenth Court of Appeals | 15th COA Intern Program | Austin and Houston, Texas | ||
| Fifteenth Court of Appeals | Central Staff Attorney | Austin & Houston, TX | $132,000.00 - $147,472.44 | |
| Business Court | Law Clerk II | Austin, Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston, San Antonio | ||
| Business Court | Internship | Austin, Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston, San Antonio |
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.