Job Details for 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 country's 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 | McAllen, TX |
| Opening and Closing Dates | 06/25/2026 - 07/10/2026 |
| Appointment Type | Permanent |
| Classification Level/Grade | CL 23 |
| Salary | Not specified |
| Link to Court Careers Information | https://www.txs.uscourts.gov/page/employment-opportunities |
| Announcement Number | 26-33 |
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The federal Judiciary is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.