DEPUTY CLERK

Full-time

No

DEPUTY CLERK
$53,000 per year
General Description
This is a great opportunity to learn about how the state’s highest court for civil cases operates. You will
be trained by the Clerk of the Court in Texas appellate procedure and the internal operating procedures of the
Supreme Court of Texas. And you will have an opportunity to meet and observe the Justices of the Supreme
Court of Texas as they hear oral argument in important civil cases.
Deputy clerks are generally responsible for receiving, filing, and docketing cases appealed from the
courts of appeals to the Supreme Court of Texas, answering telephone and in-person inquiries from attorneys
and the public about cases filed with the Court, docketing original proceedings, certifying documents, assisting
with the issuance of certificates of good standing for attorneys, assisting with the issuance of law licenses, and
completing special projects assigned by the Clerk of the Court on an as needed basis. Ideal candidates will
demonstrate a sense of curiosity and desire to learn about court procedures and a willingness to collaborate with
team members while working harmoniously in a small office setting.

Benefits
The State of Texas offers an array of benefits to employees. These include health, dental, and life
insurance, and a variety of leave time, such as annual, sick, holiday, bereavement, and jury duty. Additional
benefits include flexible work schedules, wellness incentives, and tuition reimbursement. Financial benefits
include a pension
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plan, 401(k) retirement savings plan, and a tax free medical savings account. You can learn more about these
benefits at the Employees Retirement System of Texas web page.

To Apply
Send a resume, cover letter, and the State Application for Employment to Blake Hawthorne, Clerk,
Supreme Court of Texas, either via email to or by regular mail at . Box 12248,
Austin, Texas 78711. The Supreme Court of Texas is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate
on the basis of race, color, disability, religion, sex, national origin, or age.

Qualification and Experience General Qualifications A college degree is required. Law school or paralegal training is preferred, but not required. The successful applicant must be able to communicate effectively with the judiciary, the bar, and the general public. Must also be familiar with word processing software, Adobe Acrobat, and Microsoft Excel. The ability to understand and apply the Texas Rules of Appellate Procedure, other state court rules, and the internal operating procedures of the Court is essential. A high degree of accuracy is necessary to carry out assignments. The ability to get along with and communicate well with others are also required.

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