Term Law Clerk

United States Courts; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

United States Courts seeks a one-year term law clerk beginning August 2027, with possibility of extension up to four years. The role provides legal research and writing support to the judge, drafting orders, memoranda, and opinions. It also includes clerical duties as the chambers lack a separate judicial assistant.

Applicants should have excellent research, writing, proofreading, and communication skills. The position is a federal government role within Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide legal research and writing assistance to the judge and draft orders, memoranda, and opinions.
• Assist with clerical duties such as answering and screening telephone calls and greeting the public.
• Proofread and edit materials for grammar, spelling, and word usage; review motions and briefs.
• Manage the docket and prioritize projects to ensure timely briefing and clearance; assist with settlement conferences.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Proofreading

Communication

Job description

Overview of the Position Magistrate Judge Amanda Maxfield invites applications for the position of a one-year term law clerk beginning in August 2027 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. The term law clerk is also responsible for some clerical/administrative duties, as the chambers’ arrangements do not include a judicial assistant. These duties may require the term law clerk to answer and screen telephone calls; greet and assist the public; answer general inquiries; proofread and edit material for grammar, spelling accuracy and word usage; review legal submissions (such as motions, petitions, supporting and opposing briefs); manage the docket and prioritize projects to ensure that motions are briefed and are cleared in a timely manner; assist with settlement conferences; and keep abreast of changes in the law. Applicants must possess excellent research, writing, proofreading, and communication skills.

The federal Judiciary is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.