The U. S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Texas is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Clerk of Court. The clerk’s office has 32 employees in four divisions that include Austin, El Paso, San Antonio and Waco. The clerk’s office serves five Judicial Officers and their staff. The position becomes available on January 1, 2026.

The Clerk has administrative authority over all aspects of Clerk’s Office operations and is responsible for overseeing the performance of the statutory duties of the office. These duties include management of human resources, budget, financial planning, procurement, space and facilities, case processing and maintenance of official records, statistical analysis and reporting, long range planning, and automation. The Clerk also has direct fiduciary responsibilities involving all monies or other collateral received and disbursed by the court. The Clerk of Court is an executive level manager who operates under the direction of the Chief Judge and is headquartered in San Antonio.