Attorney Jobs in Texas
Attorney jobs in Texas represent one of the most active legal markets in the country, with consistent demand from entry-level associates through senior partners in corporate law, energy and natural resources, and litigation. Houston, Dallas, and Austin anchor most of the hiring, where firms and in-house legal departments at companies like ExxonMobil, AT&T, and Baker Botts maintain large, ongoing attorney rosters. The most sought-after specialties right now are corporate transactional, oil and gas regulatory, and employment law. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Minimum Qualifications
Acceptable Experience and Education
Or, any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Certificates and Licenses Required (Depending on area of assignment):
May require certification as passport acceptance for the US Department of State;
May require or obtain by date of hire a valid driver's license applicable to job responsibilities, with a driving record acceptable to the County of El Paso.
In order to access the County’s network and systems, a personal mobile smart device is required by the hire start date.
Typical Duties
Prepares court docket; retrieves, organizes and prepares case files prior to submission to courts and hearings;
Computes court costs and fees according to court dispositions and judgments;
Attends and understands court proceedings; participates with arraignments, jail pleas, dispositions, and judgments;
Prepares requests, subpoenas, abstracts, orders of sales, executions, citations, service packets, and related legal documents;
Responds to requests in person, by mail, and by telephone in accordance with established policies, procedures and regulations;
Researches information on case files, collections, judgments, cash bonds, status of cases as requested;
Conducts case searches for customers and agencies; prepares certified copies and disposition letters as needed;
Files, sorts and close case files; performs data entry of files and other legal documentation into an automated data base; keeps track of cases;
Calculates proper fees for filings of cases, writs, executions, subpoenas and related documents;
Ensures filings are accurate; corrects errors;
Performs electronic filing;
Assists attorneys in collecting information;
Secures authorized signatures on legal documents and delivers to appropriate party or department;
Reviews the completion of various applications or documents and processes;
Follows up on credit time for defendants;
May handle sealed cases;
Schedules document/record archive and disposal as required;
Attends and participates in meetings, training and information sessions;
Stays abreast of laws, statutes, new trends and innovations in the field;
Substitutes, if assigned, during temporary absences by performing delegated duties sufficient to maintain continuity of normal operations;
Commits self to providing excellent customer service and demonstrate commitment through cooperative team and individual efforts; and
Creates a high quality work culture through participation in and emphasis on training and mentoring to develop leadership, management, and technical skills in self and all employees, including safety related training and skills;
Depending on area assigned:
Researches, and activates warrants;
Accepts and rejects e-file motions;
Shifts files;
Monitors jail time;
Takes and processes fingerprints;
Keeps track and processes individual jury members;
Strikes the jury;
Prepares change of orders and cases to other counties; prepares documents, assess fees, and e-files and mails;
Reports to agencies the disposition of cases;
Gathers, creates and scans information on new cases and orders, prints out judgments and sentence, files motions and orders, to include probation forms;
Creates the Trial court’s certification of defendant’s right of appeal;
Researches numbers files numbers for cases;
Reports actions on cases to systems;
Other Important Duties*
Performs such other related duties as may be assigned.
Be available for work beyond standard workday or workweek hours as necessary.
As members of the County of El Paso Emergency Response System, all El Paso County employees are designated as Disaster Service Workers during a proclaimed emergency and may be required to train on emergency response and/or perform certain emergency services at the direction of their supervisor.
Job Summary
Additional Information
Directs: This is a non-supervisory position
Other: Has frequent contact with representatives of courts, general public and other county employees
Minimum Requirements: Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of: court system; court proceedings; legal terminology; the principles and practices of effective customer service; office practices and procedures; English usage, grammar, punctuation and spelling; techniques for effective interpersonal communications; methods and computer equipment to include Windows and Microsoft based products. Depending on area assigned: cashiering and bookkeeping practices, policies, and procedures.
Skill/Ability to: be able to plan and execute work both independently and as a team member; work expeditiously and accurately under pressure with high volume of work; operate personal computer using standard office operating software and general office equipment; prepare and maintain records;
maintain filing systems; conflict resolution with the public; time management; prioritize work with attention to detail; be flexible and adaptable to change; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; be dependable; deal with the public courteously and effectively; work under stressful conditions, and establish and maintain cooperative and effective relationships with those contacted during the course of work; Pass a Criminal Background Check; Bilingual (English-Spanish) preferred.
Depending on area assigned: perform routine calculations to count currency, make change, and prepare daily cash reports; conduct mathematical calculations.
Each and every county position requires the following professional skills and abilities as key and necessary elements of performance:
- Demonstrate regular and reliable attendance;
- Work well with others and participate fully in a team-oriented environment;
- Interface with other employees and customers in a courteous and respectful manner;
- Maintain strict confidentiality;
- Project positive support of their department and all county organizations at all times; and,
- Maintain and enhance the County’s commitment to customer service excellence
HOLIDAYS
16 holidays per year as recognized.
VACATION
Accruals are credited on a biweekly basis and available for use as it is accrued after 6 months of continuous service. Year to year carry-over accruals are limited to twice the employee's annual rate. Part-time employees accrue vacation at half the rate of full-time employees.
10 days (1 through less than 5 years of service)
15 days (5 through less than 15 years of service)
20 days (15 years of service or over)
SICK LEAVE
Accruals are credited on a biweekly basis and available for use as it is accrued after 3 months of full time service. Employees accrue 15 days of sick leave per year.
MISCELLANEOUS PAID LEAVES
Military Leave – 15 days of paid leave per fiscal year for active military service
Bereavement Leave – 3 days of paid leave for the death of an immediate family members and 4 hours for other family members and friends.
MEDICAL HEALTH BENEFITS
Plan Costs – Biweekly Rates
Effective January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2026
Medical
Consumer Driven Health Plan (CDHP)
No Discounts
EE Only $5.34
EE & Spouse $145.30
EE & Children $101.93
EE & Family $200.09
6% Wellness Discount
EE Only - $5.02
EE & Spouse - $136.58
EE & Children - $95.81
EE & Family - $188.09
Core Plan
No Discounts
EE Only - $35.70
EE & Spouse - $226.41
EE & Children - $174.96
EE & Family - $322.25
6% Wellness Discount
EE Only - $33.56
EE & Spouse - $212.83
EE & Children - $164.46
EE & Family - $302.92
RETIREMENT
Retirement benefits are provided by the Texas County and District Retirement Fund (TCDRS). Regular employees become a member of TCDRS upon hire. All regular employees are required to contribute 7% to the retirement fund and the County matches 250% upon eligible retirements.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION
Employees may defer earnings, on a pre-tax basis, into a 457 deferred compensation program. This is an optional program.
LIFE INSURANCE
Full-time County employees are provided a basic life insurance benefit of $10,000 life insurance at no cost. Supplemental coverage is available for additional fees.
LONG-TERM DISABILITY
The Long-Term disability program provides 60% of the employees' income when the employee becomes disabled because of an illness, injury or accident for a period above 90 days.
SHORT-TERM DISABILITY
The Short-Term disability program provides 60% of the employees' income when the employee becomes disabled because of an illness, injury or accident for a period shorter than 90 days.
RETIREE HEALTH INSURANCE
Employees who retire from the County are eligible to continue Health Insurance at the rate set by the El Paso County Risk Pool Board.
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Employees are enrolled in an Employee Assistance Program that provides a variety of counseling services.
SECTION 125 MEDICAL & DEPENDENT CARE PROGRAM
The section 125 program is optional for employees and provides a method to pay medical and dependent care expenses on a pre-tax basis.
HEALTHY LIFESTYLE REIMBURSEMENT
Reimbursement of $15 per month for 6 months of continuous gym usage.
EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EdAP)
Reimbursement up to $2000 per calendar year for eligible education expenses.
EMPLOYEE FITNESS AND WELLNESS CENTER
The Employee Fitness and Wellness Center opened in October 2021 at the County Courthouse. The cost is $5 per employee per month.
Minimum Qualifications
Acceptable Experience and Education
Or, any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Certificates and Licenses Required (Depending on area of assignment):
May require certification as passport acceptance for the US Department of State;
May require or obtain by date of hire a valid driver's license applicable to job responsibilities, with a driving record acceptable to the County of El Paso.
In order to access the County’s network and systems, a personal mobile smart device is required by the hire start date.
Typical Duties
Prepares court docket; retrieves, organizes and prepares case files prior to submission to courts and hearings;
Computes court costs and fees according to court dispositions and judgments;
Attends and understands court proceedings; participates with arraignments, jail pleas, dispositions, and judgments;
Prepares requests, subpoenas, abstracts, orders of sales, executions, citations, service packets, and related legal documents;
Responds to requests in person, by mail, and by telephone in accordance with established policies, procedures and regulations;
Researches information on case files, collections, judgments, cash bonds, status of cases as requested;
Conducts case searches for customers and agencies; prepares certified copies and disposition letters as needed;
Files, sorts and close case files; performs data entry of files and other legal documentation into an automated data base; keeps track of cases;
Calculates proper fees for filings of cases, writs, executions, subpoenas and related documents;
Ensures filings are accurate; corrects errors;
Performs electronic filing;
Assists attorneys in collecting information;
Secures authorized signatures on legal documents and delivers to appropriate party or department;
Reviews the completion of various applications or documents and processes;
Follows up on credit time for defendants;
May handle sealed cases;
Schedules document/record archive and disposal as required;
Attends and participates in meetings, training and information sessions;
Stays abreast of laws, statutes, new trends and innovations in the field;
Substitutes, if assigned, during temporary absences by performing delegated duties sufficient to maintain continuity of normal operations;
Commits self to providing excellent customer service and demonstrate commitment through cooperative team and individual efforts; and
Creates a high quality work culture through participation in and emphasis on training and mentoring to develop leadership, management, and technical skills in self and all employees, including safety related training and skills;
Depending on area assigned:
Researches, and activates warrants;
Accepts and rejects e-file motions;
Shifts files;
Monitors jail time;
Takes and processes fingerprints;
Keeps track and processes individual jury members;
Strikes the jury;
Prepares change of orders and cases to other counties; prepares documents, assess fees, and e-files and mails;
Reports to agencies the disposition of cases;
Gathers, creates and scans information on new cases and orders, prints out judgments and sentence, files motions and orders, to include probation forms;
Creates the Trial court’s certification of defendant’s right of appeal;
Researches numbers files numbers for cases;
Reports actions on cases to systems;
Other Important Duties*
Performs such other related duties as may be assigned.
Be available for work beyond standard workday or workweek hours as necessary.
As members of the County of El Paso Emergency Response System, all El Paso County employees are designated as Disaster Service Workers during a proclaimed emergency and may be required to train on emergency response and/or perform certain emergency services at the direction of their supervisor.
Job Summary
Additional Information
Directs: This is a non-supervisory position
Other: Has frequent contact with representatives of courts, general public and other county employees
Minimum Requirements: Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of: court system; court proceedings; legal terminology; the principles and practices of effective customer service; office practices and procedures; English usage, grammar, punctuation and spelling; techniques for effective interpersonal communications; methods and computer equipment to include Windows and Microsoft based products. Depending on area assigned: cashiering and bookkeeping practices, policies, and procedures.
Skill/Ability to: be able to plan and execute work both independently and as a team member; work expeditiously and accurately under pressure with high volume of work; operate personal computer using standard office operating software and general office equipment; prepare and maintain records;
maintain filing systems; conflict resolution with the public; time management; prioritize work with attention to detail; be flexible and adaptable to change; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; be dependable; deal with the public courteously and effectively; work under stressful conditions, and establish and maintain cooperative and effective relationships with those contacted during the course of work; Pass a Criminal Background Check; Bilingual (English-Spanish) preferred.
Depending on area assigned: perform routine calculations to count currency, make change, and prepare daily cash reports; conduct mathematical calculations.
Each and every county position requires the following professional skills and abilities as key and necessary elements of performance:
- Demonstrate regular and reliable attendance;
- Work well with others and participate fully in a team-oriented environment;
- Interface with other employees and customers in a courteous and respectful manner;
- Maintain strict confidentiality;
- Project positive support of their department and all county organizations at all times; and,
- Maintain and enhance the County’s commitment to customer service excellence
HOLIDAYS
16 holidays per year as recognized.
VACATION
Accruals are credited on a biweekly basis and available for use as it is accrued after 6 months of continuous service. Year to year carry-over accruals are limited to twice the employee's annual rate. Part-time employees accrue vacation at half the rate of full-time employees.
10 days (1 through less than 5 years of service)
15 days (5 through less than 15 years of service)
20 days (15 years of service or over)
SICK LEAVE
Accruals are credited on a biweekly basis and available for use as it is accrued after 3 months of full time service. Employees accrue 15 days of sick leave per year.
MISCELLANEOUS PAID LEAVES
Military Leave – 15 days of paid leave per fiscal year for active military service
Bereavement Leave – 3 days of paid leave for the death of an immediate family members and 4 hours for other family members and friends.
MEDICAL HEALTH BENEFITS
Plan Costs – Biweekly Rates
Effective January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2026
Medical
Consumer Driven Health Plan (CDHP)
No Discounts
EE Only $5.34
EE & Spouse $145.30
EE & Children $101.93
EE & Family $200.09
6% Wellness Discount
EE Only - $5.02
EE & Spouse - $136.58
EE & Children - $95.81
EE & Family - $188.09
Core Plan
No Discounts
EE Only - $35.70
EE & Spouse - $226.41
EE & Children - $174.96
EE & Family - $322.25
6% Wellness Discount
EE Only - $33.56
EE & Spouse - $212.83
EE & Children - $164.46
EE & Family - $302.92
RETIREMENT
Retirement benefits are provided by the Texas County and District Retirement Fund (TCDRS). Regular employees become a member of TCDRS upon hire. All regular employees are required to contribute 7% to the retirement fund and the County matches 250% upon eligible retirements.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION
Employees may defer earnings, on a pre-tax basis, into a 457 deferred compensation program. This is an optional program.
LIFE INSURANCE
Full-time County employees are provided a basic life insurance benefit of $10,000 life insurance at no cost. Supplemental coverage is available for additional fees.
LONG-TERM DISABILITY
The Long-Term disability program provides 60% of the employees' income when the employee becomes disabled because of an illness, injury or accident for a period above 90 days.
SHORT-TERM DISABILITY
The Short-Term disability program provides 60% of the employees' income when the employee becomes disabled because of an illness, injury or accident for a period shorter than 90 days.
RETIREE HEALTH INSURANCE
Employees who retire from the County are eligible to continue Health Insurance at the rate set by the El Paso County Risk Pool Board.
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Employees are enrolled in an Employee Assistance Program that provides a variety of counseling services.
SECTION 125 MEDICAL & DEPENDENT CARE PROGRAM
The section 125 program is optional for employees and provides a method to pay medical and dependent care expenses on a pre-tax basis.
HEALTHY LIFESTYLE REIMBURSEMENT
Reimbursement of $15 per month for 6 months of continuous gym usage.
EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EdAP)
Reimbursement up to $2000 per calendar year for eligible education expenses.
EMPLOYEE FITNESS AND WELLNESS CENTER
The Employee Fitness and Wellness Center opened in October 2021 at the County Courthouse. The cost is $5 per employee per month.
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Attorney Job Market in Texas
A snapshot from current Texas openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Thomas J. Henry Law, PLLC21
- Dallas County17
- Thompson Law Injury Lawyers13
- Texas Health and Human Services Commission10
- Law Office of Bryan Fagan9
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
- Government & Public Sector
- Law & Legal Services
- Staffing & Recruiting
- Energy
What Texas Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in attorney jobs across Texas.
- Active Texas State Bar license in good standing required
- Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school required
- Experience in a specific practice area such as corporate, litigation, or energy law
- Strong legal research and writing skills demonstrated through prior work or writing samples
- Familiarity with Texas court procedures and local rules for litigation roles
- Ability to manage a caseload independently with minimal supervision
Attorney Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a attorney in Texas?
To practice law in Texas, you must earn a Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited law school, pass the Texas Bar Examination, and satisfy the character and fitness requirements set by the State Bar of Texas. After passing, you register with the State Bar of Texas, which governs all licensed attorneys in the state. Texas does not offer reciprocal admission, so attorneys licensed in other states must pass the Texas Bar.
How much do attorneys make in Texas?
Attorneys in Texas earn a median of about $154,200 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $79,340 for the lowest 10% to over $349,490 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire attorneys in Texas?
Employers hiring attorneys in Texas right now include Thomas J. Henry Law, PLLC, Dallas County, and Thompson Law Injury Lawyers, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Texas's concentration of Fortune 500 headquarters, major energy companies, and large regional law firms means in-house counsel and firm associate roles open regularly across the state.
Which Texas cities have the most attorney jobs?
Dallas, Houston, and Austin have the most attorney openings in Texas. Houston's dominance in energy, petrochemical, and international trade law drives high demand there, while Dallas is a hub for corporate transactional and financial services work, and Austin's fast-growing technology and startup sector has expanded its in-house counsel market considerably over the past decade.
Are there remote attorney jobs in Texas?
Yes, though they are less common than in purely desk-based fields because courtroom appearances, client meetings, and document review often require a physical presence. About 59% of attorney openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting a meaningful but selective share of the market. Transactional, contracts, and compliance roles are the most likely to offer remote or hybrid arrangements.
How can I get hired as a attorney in Texas with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a summer associate position or a first-year associate role at a Texas law firm, which most large firms in Houston and Dallas recruit for directly through on-campus interview programs at Texas Law, South Texas College of Law, and SMU Dedman School of Law. In-house legal departments at large Texas employers also hire law clerks and contract specialists as stepping stones. Passing the Texas Bar and gaining any clinic or externship experience strengthens an application considerably for candidates without prior firm experience.
Where can I find and apply to attorney jobs in Texas?
You can find and apply to attorney jobs in Texas on Migrate Mate, which lists current Texas openings from employers hiring right now. Search the listings, find roles that match your practice area and experience level, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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