Term Law Clerk

United States Courts; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

United States Courts in Oklahoma City invites applications for a one-year term law clerk position to provide legal research and writing assistance to the judge. The role includes drafting orders, memoranda, and opinions and requires strong research, writing, proofreading, and communication skills.

The position is with the federal Judiciary, an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and may be extended up to four years depending on performance and funding.

Qualifications

• Excellent research, writing, proofreading, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal research and writing assistance to the judge.
• Draft orders, memoranda, and opinions.

Skills

Research

Writing

Proofreading

Communication

Job description

Overview of the Position Chief U.S. District Judge Scott Palk invites applications for a one-year term law clerk position with the possibility of extension (not to exceed four years). The term law clerk provides legal research and writing assistance to the judge and drafts orders, memoranda, and opinions. Applicants must possess excellent research, writing, proofreading, and communication skills.

The federal Judiciary is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.