Legislation Clerk

State of Oklahoma; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Oklahoma State Senate is seeking a Legislation Clerk to join a non-partisan team that documents legislation through the legislative process. You will handle official documents, coordinate with division staff, and prepare bill folders for daily sessions.

The role emphasizes accuracy, attention to procedure, and the ability to work under pressure with long hours during the legislative session. Join a professional team serving Oklahoma.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of legislative process and terminology.
• Ability to listen and record information accurately and timely.
• Team player able to work under pressure and deadlines.
• Good communicator who collaborates well with others.
• Four years of experience performing complex clerical duties.
• Legislative work or relevant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for security and maintenance of original legislation documents and folders.
• Collaborate with division staff to document legislative action throughout the process.
• Prepare bill folders for each daily session.
• Distribute legislative documents through floor amendments and conference committee processes to staff.
• Other tasks may be assigned as needed.

Skills

Legislative process

Active listening

Team player

Communication skills

Clerical experience

Deadline-driven

Job description

Job Posting End Date

Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank.

Job Posting Title

Legislation Clerk

Agency

421 OKLAHOMA STATE SENATE

Supervisory Organization

Oklahoma State Senate-State Capitol

Job Posting End Date

Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank.

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

Full/Part-Time

Full time

Job Type

Regular

Join a team where you can make a difference for our state!

Do you like the idea of working in a fast-paced environment with an excellent team where you can make a difference for Oklahoma? Are you a detail-minded person who has strong attention to procedure, verbal communication, and technology skills? Then consider joining the Oklahoma Senate Chief Clerk’s office as the Legislation Clerk. In this role, you will be part of non‑partisan staff that will help navigate and document legislation throughout the legislative process. The right person will have strong attention to detail, the ability to work under extreme pressure, and enjoy multi‑tasking on a daily basis. The Senate team is comprised of professionals dedicated to improving Oklahoma.

A Few More Details About The Job

• Responsible for the security and maintenance of original legislation documents and folders;
• Collaborate with division staff to document legislative action throughout the legislative process;
• Prepare bill folders for each daily session;
• Distribution of legislative documents through the floor amendment and conference committee process to appropriate personnel;
• Other tasks may be assigned on an as‑needed basis.

Experience, Knowledge, And Skills We Are Seeking

• Knowledge of legislative process and terminology;
• Ability to listen and record information in a timely and accurate manner;
• A team player who is not afraid of hard work and the ability to work under pressure of deadlines. The candidate should be able to work flexible, sometimes long hours during the legislative session;
• Good communicator who enjoys working with others in a collaborative setting;
• Four (4) years’ experience performing a variety of complex clerical duties;
• Experience in legislative work or relevant experience is preferred.

Salary

Commensurate with relative work experience, skills, and knowledge, plus an excellent state employee benefits package.

Equal Opportunity Employment

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.

Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub.