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Job Details for Temporary Law Clerk

Court Name/Organization Oklahoma Western District Court
Overview of the Position The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Oklahoma is seeking qualified applicants for a full-time, short-term (limited to one-year), temporary law clerk. Current funding is approved through the end of this fiscal year, but is subject to availability in fiscal year 2027 (Oct. 1, 2026, through Sept. 30, 2027).
Location Oklahoma City, OK
Opening and Closing Dates 02/19/2026 - Open Until Filled
Appointment Type Temporary
Classification Level/Grade JSP 11/01 to JSP 12/01
Salary $74,678 - $89,508
Announcement Number 26-01

Position Description

The temporary law clerk provides legal research and writing assistance to the district’s four U.S. Magistrate Judges in connection with immigration habeas corpus petitions. Applicants must possess excellent research, writing, proofreading, and communication skills.

Miscellaneous

The temporary law clerk provides legal research and writing assistance to the district’s four U.S. Magistrate Judges in connection with immigration habeas corpus petitions. Applicants must possess excellent research, writing, proofreading, and communication skills.

The federal Judiciary is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.