Job Details for Courtroom Deputy
| Court Name/Organization | Oklahoma Northern District Court |
| Overview of the Position | The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Oklahoma is seeking qualified applicants for the position of courtroom deputy. The District Court is comprised of 11 judicial officers, their staff, and a clerk’s office staff of 36 employees. Courtroom deputies are members of the clerk’s office and report directly to the clerk of court or designee. Whether launching or continuing a career in public service, the clerk’s office for the Northern District is a great place to work with competitive salaries and benefits and the opportunity to work with colleagues committed to fulfilling the important mission of administrating justice in an efficient and effective manner. |
| Location | Tulsa, OK |
| Opening and Closing Dates | 08/21/2025 - Open Until Filled |
| Appointment Type | Permanent |
| Classification Level/Grade | CL 26/01 - CL 27/61 |
| Salary | $53,839 - $96,147 |
| Link to Court Careers Information | https://www.oknd.uscourts.gov/employment-opportunities |
| Announcement Number | FY # 25-05 |
| Link to Job Announcement | |
Position Description
The courtroom deputy performs general and specialized court and courtroom functions, including managing the judge’s caseload, attending and logging court proceedings, and processing orders. This job requires a high level of knowledge regarding court and courtroom operations, some of which are complex. In addition, the person in this position must be able to function at the fully proficient level of courtroom work, including complete calendar and other reporting responsibilities. This position reports directly to the chief deputy clerk. This position offers an opportunity for a motivated and competent individual to gain the broad range of experience and exposure necessary to become competitive for positions of greater responsibility within the Federal Judiciary.
Miscellaneous
The courtroom deputy performs general and specialized court and courtroom functions, including managing the judge’s caseload, attending and logging court proceedings, and processing orders. This job requires a high level of knowledge regarding court and courtroom operations, some of which are complex. In addition, the person in this position must be able to function at the fully proficient level of courtroom work, including complete calendar and other reporting responsibilities. This position reports directly to the chief deputy clerk. This position offers an opportunity for a motivated and competent individual to gain the broad range of experience and exposure necessary to become competitive for positions of greater responsibility within the Federal Judiciary.
Application Info
Qualified applicants should submit one PDF document that contains:
- A cover letter which addresses qualifications, skills, and experience necessary to perform the job duties;
- A current/detailed chronological resume;
- A list of three professional references including current contact information; and
- A completed and signed Application for Judicial Branch Federal Employment (Form AO-78). The Optional Background Information on Page 5 of the application is not required for this position.
The application packet must be submitted electronically, no exceptions, to okndhr@oknd.uscourts.gov. Questions can be directed to 918-699-4841.
Incomplete applications may not be considered. Applications will be screened for qualifications and only the most qualified applicants will be contacted and selected for an interview. Participation in the interview process will be at the applicant’s expense and relocation expenses will not be provided.
The federal Judiciary is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.