Judicial Support Specialist

Court Name/Organization Texas Southern District and Bankruptcy Court Overview of the Position The U. S. District and Bankruptcy Courts for the Southern District of Texas make up one of the largest and busiest districts among the countrys 94 federal judicial districts. The district and bankruptcy courts, combined with the appellate courts and the Supreme Court, make up the judicial branch of the federal government. The Southern District of Texas consists of the following seven divisional offices: Brownsville, Corpus Christi, Galveston, Houston, Laredo, McAllen, and Victoria. The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas is seeking qualified applicants for its Judicial Support Specialist Program, which is a developmental program designed for individuals interested in a career with the federal judiciary. A fully certified Judicial Support Specialist (JSS) performs a variety of critical duties for the court, including opening of cases; summarizing case events on the automated docket; assisting with the selection of juries; recording court proceedings electronically; certifying court records; ensuring data quality; and closing cases. Location Victoria, TX Opening and Closing Dates 08/03/2026 - 08/17/2026 Appointment Type Permanent Classification Level/Grade CL 23 Salary $40,346 - $80,265 Link to Court Careers Information https://www.txs.uscourts.gov/page/employment-opportunities Announcement Number 26-67 Link to Job Announcement