Texas Business Court - Court Law Clerk II

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduation from an accredited law school with a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or Juris Doctor (JD) degree.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in the Texas Judiciary.
• Experience in legal work.
• Experience on a law review, law journal, or other publication.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):

• Knowledge of legal principles, practices, and proceedings; and agency laws, regulations, and rules relating to the Texas Business Court.
• Skill in using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems; and in the use of a computer and applicable software.
• Ability to prepare opinions and briefs; to interpret and apply laws, rules, and regulations; to conduct research; to summarize findings; to use legal reference materials; to communicate effectively; and to provide guidance to others.

Employment Conditions:

• Regular attendance required.
• Some travel will be required, to attend hearings or trials in other Divisions or in other counties within a Division.
• Operate standard office equipment, computer hardware and software.
• Must sit for extended periods of time.
• May require some lifting, up to 20 pounds.

Note: The following Military Occupation Specialty (MOS) codes are generally applicable to this position. Army – 27A – Army Judge Advocate General’s Corps Attorney; Navy – LN – Legalman; Coast Guard – LGL10 – Legal; Marine Corps – 4402 Judge Advocate; Air Force – 5J0X1 – Paralegal; Space Force – No military equivalent. Applicants must fully complete the summary of military experience applicable to the position to determine if minimum qualifications are met. However, additional Military Crosswalk information can be accessed at https://hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC_Legal.pdf

To Apply: Applications must be complete, including start and end dates of work experiences. Following a screening of applications, interviews of qualified applicants who have submitted a completed state application will be scheduled. Only applicants interviewed will be notified of their selection or non-selection.

An applicant’s response to the question regarding Former Foster Youth on the state application is optional if you are applying for employment with the Office of Court Administration.

The Office of Court Administration is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age or disability in employment or in the provision of services. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, any request for reasonable accommodations needed during the application process should be communicated to Human Resources. 1-800-RELAY TX (for hearing impaired).