County Attorney Jobs in Texas
County Attorney jobs in Texas are consistently active, concentrated in county government offices, district attorney support units, and public sector legal departments, with openings at every level from entry-level assistant county attorney through senior and chief positions. The largest hiring metros are Houston, San Antonio, and Dallas, where offices such as the Harris County Attorney's Office, the Bexar County District Attorney's Office, and the Dallas County Attorney's Office maintain ongoing legal staff needs. The most in-demand specialties include civil litigation, real property and tax law, and child protective services representation. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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County Attorney Job Market in Texas
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Who's Hiring
- Dallas County28
- Harris County4
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services28
- Government & Public Sector4
What Texas Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in county attorney jobs across Texas.
- Active license to practice law issued by the State Bar of Texas
- Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school
- Experience in civil litigation, government law, or public sector legal work
- Strong knowledge of Texas statutes, county procedures, and local government code
- Ability to represent county agencies in state and federal court proceedings
- Excellent legal research, writing, and courtroom advocacy skills
County Attorney Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a county attorney in Texas?
You must be licensed to practice law in Texas, which requires graduating from an accredited law school, passing the Texas Bar Examination, and being admitted by the State Bar of Texas. Most county attorney offices also require Texas residency and, for elected positions, that you be a licensed attorney and a registered voter in the county. Staff attorney roles typically require licensure and relevant civil or government law experience.
How much do county attorneys make in Texas?
County 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 county attorneys in Texas?
Employers hiring county attorneys in Texas right now include Dallas County and Harris County, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Texas county government offices are the primary employers, with larger counties such as Harris, Dallas, Bexar, and Travis maintaining the most active staff attorney hiring pipelines.
Which Texas cities have the most county attorney jobs?
Dallas and Houston have the most county attorney openings in Texas. Houston leads because Harris County is the most populous county in the state and runs one of the largest county attorney offices in the country, while Dallas and San Antonio reflect the substantial legal staffing needs of their densely populated county governments and surrounding suburban county offices.
Are there remote county attorney jobs in Texas?
Yes, but they're rare. County attorney work is largely courtroom-based, client-facing, and tied to county government offices, which limits remote arrangements compared to purely desk-based legal roles. About 3% of county attorney openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, and those tend to involve legal research, brief writing, or document review assignments rather than litigation or in-person representation duties.
How can I get hired as a county attorney in Texas with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying for an assistant county attorney position, which many Texas county offices fill at the new-graduate level. Harris County, Dallas County, and Bexar County all recruit new law school graduates into structured staff attorney roles, and some offices offer formal fellowship or clerkship programs. Candidates with judicial clerkship experience, Texas Bar admission, and a background in civil litigation or family law gain a clear advantage when competing for these openings.
Where can I find and apply to county attorney jobs in Texas?
You can find and apply to county attorney jobs in Texas on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from county offices and public sector employers across the state. Find the roles that fit your experience and apply directly to each one.
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