Job Details for Paralegal/Judicial Assistant
| Court Name/Organization | Oklahoma Northern District Court |
| Overview of the Position | The United States District Court for the Northern District of Oklahoma is seeking qualified applicants for the position of a Paralegal/Judicial Assistant for Senior District Judge Gregory K. Frizzell. The Paralegal/Judicial Assistant functions as a legal secretary for a senior judge and has responsibility as office manager for chambers. |
| Location | Tulsa, OK |
| Opening and Closing Dates | 02/23/2026 - 03/23/2026 |
| Appointment Type | Permanent |
| Classification Level/Grade | JSP 8/1 - JSP 11/10 |
| Salary | $55,882 - $97,087 |
| Announcement Number | FY # 26-05 |
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Position Description
Duties/responsibilities include, but are not limited to: screening incoming and preparing outgoing communications with an excellent command of English grammar, spelling, punctuation and proof-reading; maintaining the office and judge’s calendars; coordinating appointments; arranging travel itineraries; maintaining chambers’ library; providing assistance to law clerks; editing legal documents such as orders and jury instructions; preparing trial notebooks; writing and entering minute orders; heavy use in the federal courts’ Case Management/Electronic Case Files (CM/ECF) entering orders; maintaining and preparing reports on case files; strong knowledge and skill in using Microsoft Word and Adobe; use of internet and intranet; familiarity with legal research on Westlaw; and some accounting experience will be helpful.
Miscellaneous
Duties/responsibilities include, but are not limited to: screening incoming and preparing outgoing communications with an excellent command of English grammar, spelling, punctuation and proof-reading; maintaining the office and judge’s calendars; coordinating appointments; arranging travel itineraries; maintaining chambers’ library; providing assistance to law clerks; editing legal documents such as orders and jury instructions; preparing trial notebooks; writing and entering minute orders; heavy use in the federal courts’ Case Management/Electronic Case Files (CM/ECF) entering orders; maintaining and preparing reports on case files; strong knowledge and skill in using Microsoft Word and Adobe; use of internet and intranet; familiarity with legal research on Westlaw; and some accounting experience will be helpful.
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.
The federal Judiciary is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.