FIRST COURT OF APPEALS 

JOB VACANCY NOTICE 

State Job Title: Clerk of Court Posting #: 02-23-26-Clerk of Court 

Closing Date: Until Filled Location: Houston, Texas 

Salary Range: $12,750.00—$14,356.00 per month Start Date: On or by June 1, 2026 

(Depending on experience and qualifications) 

GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION: 

The First Court of Appeals is an intermediate appellate court in Texas with general civil and criminal jurisdiction covering 10 counties. The First Court of Appeals is now seeking applications for the position of its Clerk of the Court. 

The Clerk of the Court for the First Court of Appeals is a hands-on, in-office position, not appropriate for teleworking, that coordinates all administrative aspects of appellate court operations. The Clerk works under the Chief Justice, and the general direction of the other justices on the Court, as well as with the Court’s Chief Staff Attorney to facilitate the smooth operation of the Clerk’s Office and the Court as a whole. The Clerk must have strong management, leadership, and communication skills and must possess the highest ethical and professional standards to effectively manage the Clerk’s Office staff and operations. 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: 

See TEX. CONST. art. 5, § 6; TEX. GOV’T CODE §§ 51.204, 51.206. 

• Oversees and manages the Clerk’s Office and the Court’s administrative operations. This includes extensive strategic financial planning with the Chief Justice and the Court’s Accountant in developing, implementing, and executing the Court’s biennial budget and all related fiscal matters. 

• Oversees the Court’s Accountant and ensures that the Court’s accounting and purchasing programs are administered in accordance with state law and the Texas Comptroller's Office of Public Accounts Procurement and Purchasing Guidelines. 

• Responsible for human resource management, including training, supervising, and evaluating the work of others. 

• Oversees the Court’s Network Specialist and manages the Court’s information technology and development. 

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ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS (CONTINUED): 

• Reports to State agencies as required by law and serves as the Court’s liaison with the Office of Court Administration and with executive and legislative branch agencies. 

• May represent the Court at business meetings, legislative sessions, conferences, and seminars or on boards, panels, and committees. 

• Communicates with and responds to inquiries from State entities, governmental officials, judges, attorneys, litigants, and the public. 

• Responsible for filing and preserving records, transcripts, proceedings, and decisions of the Court. 

• Manages the administrative processing of cases from filing to disposition. 

• Takes initiative in recommending new approaches that could simplify filing and retrieval systems and protection of vital records. 

• Supervises the preparation and forwarding of records for review by higher courts. Certifies the opinions and judgments of the Court to the proper trial courts. 

• Responsible for collecting fees and costs. Assists in transferring cases between courts. Maintains all organizational and governmental records required by the State. 

• Responsible for facilities management. 

• Performs work as assigned by the Chief Justice. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

Applicants must have the following minimum qualifications: 

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with an emphasis in business administration, finance, accounting, management, or a related field. 

• Extensive management and strategic financial planning experience. 

• Knowledge of accounting, administrative, and management principles and practices with at least 4 years of experience. 

• Knowledge of the Texas court system and rules of civil, criminal, and appellate procedure. 

• Ability to maintain confidential and sensitive information and to communicate effectively. 

• Proficient in the use of personal computers and extensive knowledge of all Microsoft Office products. 

• Must have the ability to prioritize work assignments, follow instructions from the Chief Justice, and meet deadlines with accuracy and minimal supervision. 

• Must be able to communicate effectively and establish and maintain effective relationships with all of the Justices on the Court, Court employees, and the public. 

• Must be able to travel for training and to attend meetings whenever necessary. 

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PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Graduate of an accredited law school and licensed to practice law in the State of Texas. 

• Eight to ten years’ experience at a Texas appellate court, other government service, or in private practice. 

• Knowledge of the Texas Legislature’s budget process, including strategic planning for and preparation of a Legislative Appropriations Request. 

• Knowledge of the Centralized Accounting Payroll/Personnel System (CAPPS), Automated Budget and Evaluation System of Texas (ABEST), Uniform Statewide Accounting System (USAS), Uniform Statewide Payroll/Personnel System (USPS), and Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts Fiscal Management Division Website (FMX) and the statewide appellate case management system and circulation software (TAMES). 

• Ability to perform accounting operations, prepare reports, process legal documents, and communicate effectively. 

• Evaluate and administer programs; develop, modify and improve court operations as needed; and be a visionary leader for the Court’s administrative operations. 

RELATED MILITARY OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALTY CODES: 

The following Military Occupation Specialty (MOS) codes are generally applicable to this position: 27D, 270A, LN, YN, YNS, 4421, 4430, 5J0X1. 

Military crosswalk link: 

https://hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC_Legal.pdf 

E-VERIFY: 

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. 

APPLICATION PROCEDURES: 

Submit a single complete electronic application consisting of the following in pdf format: 

1. resume or curriculum vitae; 

2. electronically-signed State of Texas Job Application for employment that is available on the First Court’s website career page at: (http://www.txcourts.gov/1stcoa/careers/) and also at (www.twc.state.tx.us/jobs/gvjb/stateapp.pdf.); 

3. three references familiar with the applicant’s work product and work habits; and 

4. cover letter. 

Email completed applications to 1stHR@txcourts.gov. You may also email any questions to 1stHR@txcourts.gov. 

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Personal interviews will be conducted by invitation only. 

The First Court of Appeals is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion or disability in employment or in the provision of services. Minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, requests for reasonable accommodation needed during the application process should be communicated by the applicant to the Clerk Pro Tempore of the Court. 

FOURTEENTH COURTS OF APPEALS 

JOB VACANCY NOTICE 

State Job Title: Clerk of Court Posting #: 14-26-02-Clerk of Court 

Closing Date: Until Filled Location: Houston, Texas 

Salary Range: $11,666.67 - $14,356 per month Start Date: As soon as available 

Depending on experience and qualifications 

GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION: 

The Fourteenth Court of Appeals of the State of Texas, an intermediate appellate court with general civil and criminal jurisdiction within 10 counties of the State of Texas, is seeking applications for a Clerk of the Court. The Clerk of the Court coordinates all administrative aspects of appellate court operations. The Clerk works closely with the Chief Justice, under the general direction of all the justices on the Court. The Clerk must have strong management and leadership skills and must possess the highest ethical and professional standards to effectively manage court staff and operations. 

Essential Job Functions: 

See Tex. Const. Art. 5, § 6 and Gov’t Code §§ 51.204, 51.206. 

• Oversees and manages court administrative operations, which requires extensive strategic financial planning in developing, implementing, and executing the court's biennial budget and all related fiscal matters. 

• Ensures the court’s accounting and purchasing programs are administered in accordance with state law and the Texas Comptroller’s of Public Accounts Procurement and Purchasing Guidelines. 

• Responsible for human resource management, including training, supervising, and evaluating work of others. 

• Responsible for information technology management and development. 

• Reports to State agencies as required by law and serves as the court’s liaison with the Office of Court Administration and with executive and legislative branch agencies. 

• May represent the court at business meetings, legislative sessions, conferences, and seminars or on boards, panels, and committees. 

• Communicates with and responds to inquiries from State entities, governmental officials, judges, attorneys, litigants, and the public. 

• Responsible for filing and preserving records, transcripts, proceedings, and decisions of the court. 

• Manages the administrative processing of cases from filing to disposition. 

• Takes initiative in recommending new approaches that could simplify filing and retrieval systems and protection of vital records. 

• Supervises the preparation and forwarding of records for review by higher courts. Certifies the opinions and judgments of the court to the proper trial courts. 

• Responsible for collecting fees and costs. 

• Assists in transferring cases between courts. Maintains all organizational and governmental records required by the State. 

• Responsible for facilities management. 

• Performs related work as assigned. 

FOURTEENTH COURTS OF APPEALS 

JOB VACANCY NOTICE 

Posting #: 14-26-02-Clerk of Court 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

Applicants must have the following qualifications: 

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with an emphasis in business administration, finance, accounting, management, or a related field. 

• Extensive management and strategic financial planning experience. 

• Knowledge of accounting, administrative, and management principles and practices with at least 4 years of experience. 

• Knowledge of the Texas court system and rules of civil, criminal, and appellate procedure. 

• Ability to maintain confidential and sensitive information and to communicate effectively. 

• Proficient in the use of personal computers, Excel, MS Word and MS Outlook. 

• Must have the ability to prioritize work assignments, follow instructions, and meet deadlines with minimal supervision. 

• Must be able to communicate effectively and establish and maintain effective relationships with governmental officials, court employees and the public. 

• Extensive knowledge of all Microsoft Office Products. 

• Must be able to travel for training and to attend meetings whenever necessary. 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Graduation from an accredited law school and licensed to practice law in the State of Texas. 

• Eight to ten years’ experience in private practice, government service, or at an appellate court. 

• Knowledge of the Texas Legislature's budget process, including strategic planning for and preparation of a Legislative Appropriations Request. 

• Knowledge of the Centralized Accounting Payroll/Personnel System (CAPPS), Automated Budget and Evaluation System of Texas (ABEST), Uniform Statewide Accounting System (USAS), Uniform Statewide Payroll/Personnel System (USPS), and Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts Fiscal Management Division Website (FMX) and the statewide appellate case management system and circulation software (TAMES). 

• Ability to perform accounting operations; prepare reports; process legal documents; communicate effectively. 

• Evaluate and administer programs; develop, modify and improve court operations as needed; and be a visionary leader for the court's administrative operations. 

RELATED MILITARY OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALTY CODES: 

The following Military Occupation Specialty (MOS) codes are generally applicable to this position: 27D, 270A, LN, YN, YNS, 4421, 4430, 5J0X1. 

Military crosswalk link: 

https://hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC_Legal.pdf 

FOURTEENTH COURTS OF APPEALS 

JOB VACANCY NOTICE 

Posting #: 14-26-02-Clerk of Court 

E-VERIFY: 

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. 

APPLICATION PROCEDURES: 

Submit a single complete electronic application consisting of the following in pdf format: 

1. resume or curriculum vitae; 

2. electronically-signed State of Texas Job Application (which may be found at http://www.txcourts.gov/14thcoa/careers/ 

3. three references familiar with the applicant’s work product and work habits; and 

4. cover letter. 

Email completed applications to 14thHR@txcourts.gov. You may also email any questions to 14thHR@txcourts.gov. 

Personal interviews will be conducted by invitation only. 

The Fourteenth Court of Appeals is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion or disability in employment or in the provision of services. Minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, requests for reasonable accommodation needed during the application process should be communicated by the applicant to the Clerk of the Court. 

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Position Description

The Harris County Attorney’s Office seeks an attorney to join our Affirmative & Special Litigation Division, which represents the nation’s third largest county, its elected officials, and employees in state and federal courts. With a focus on complex, high impact matters in a variety of areas—including constitutional rights, consumer protection, elections, construction, and nuisances—our Division’s goal is to advance and protect, through civil litigation, the well-being, health, and safety of Harris County’s residents.

 

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Takes on first and second chair litigation assignments to represent parties in civil litigation cases from intake through final judgment, including trials and/or appeals as needed.
• Manages all aspects of assigned litigation, such as drafting petitions and answers, issuing and responding to discovery, taking and defending depositions, and researching and drafting motions, including dispositive motions, and other necessary court documents.
• Participates in hearings, depositions, mediations, and trial.
• Advises, develops, and maintains relationships with clients (including elected officials, individual employees, and agency representatives), courts and court staff, the public, and other groups related to assigned cases.
• Performs multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining an effective balance of priorities and high productivity.
• Conducts research assignments and remains current on applicable caselaw and ethical obligations.
• Makes good use of technology and other legal tools.
• Responds promptly to phone calls, emails, and other correspondence.
• Participates in one-on-one sessions with the Managing Attorney and Division Directors to give and receive feedback.
• Participates in Division staff meetings and collaborative group settings.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Other Duties:

• This Job Description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Management may, at its discretion, assign, or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx
 If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email ADACoordinator@bmd.hctx.net.
 
This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate.

Requirements

Supporting Job Application Documents:

• Applicants should provide a cover letter, resume, three (3) professional references, and at least one (1) writing sample with their application.

Education and Experience:

• A Doctor of Jurisprudence degree from an American Bar Association accredited college of law.
• Zero (0) to five (5) years of demonstrated work experience practicing civil law.
• Must be an active member in good standing of the Texas State Bar and eligible for admission to Federal court.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Experience drafting pleadings and motions.
• Experience gathering, objecting to, and producing discovery.
• Excellent research, writing, and courtroom skills.
• Knowledge of federal and state rules of civil procedure and evidence.
• Ability to perform thorough legal and factual analyses and exercise good judgment.
• Ability to organize and prioritize assignments to meet deadlines.
• Proficiency with technology and legal tools such as Westlaw, Microsoft Word, Adobe, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to comply with office policies and training requirements.

NOTE: Qualifying education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.

General Information

Located in downtown Houston, the Harris County Attorney’s Office represents Harris County government, the Harris County Flood Control District, the Harris County Toll Road Authority, and the Greater Harris County 9-1-1 Emergency Network in all civil matters, including lawsuits. The office also provides legal advice to county officials and employees.

 

Position Type and Typical Hours of Work: 

• This is a full-time position. 

• Days and hours of work are typically Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with occasional weekends and holidays as necessary.

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

• This job typically operates in a professional office environment, and the employee in this role uses standard office equipment such as computers, printers, scanners/copiers, and phones.

• This is largely a sedentary role, exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.

• The selected candidate may be eligible to participate in the HCAO telework program.

Compensation:

• The base compensation for this position will be determined on the candidate’s qualifications and the pay of other employees in the job function. Total compensation includes attractive paid leave programs, health benefits, and retirement plans.

• In addition, the position is eligible for the accrual of compensatory time off for hours worked over 40 in a workweek, consistent with Harris County personnel policies and procedures.

  
  
  Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards.
   
  Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.

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