Job Details for Temporary Law Clerk
| Court Name/Organization | Oklahoma Northern Bankruptcy Court |
| Overview of the Position | Chief U.S. Bankruptcy Judge, Paul R. Thomas invites applications for the position of temporary law clerk. Chief Judge Thomas serves as the sole bankruptcy judge for the U.S. Bankruptcy Courts for the Northern and Eastern Districts of Oklahoma under a multi-district designation. This position is for a term of one year and is subject to funding renewal on or before Sept. 30, 2026. |
| Location | Tulsa, Muskogee, OK |
| Opening and Closing Dates | 02/23/2026 - Open Until Filled |
| Appointment Type | Temporary |
| Classification Level/Grade | JSP 11/1 |
| Salary | $73,939 - $88,621 |
| Announcement Number | 25-08 |
| Link to Job Announcement | |
Position Description
The law clerk provides legal research and writing assistance to the judge; drafts orders, memoranda, and opinions; and performs administrative duties for chambers
Qualifications
Applicants must be a law school graduate (or be certified as having completed all law school studies and requirements and merely awaiting conferment of degree) from a law school approved by the American Bar Association or the Association of American Law Schools and have demonstrated the following accomplishments:
- Standing within the upper quarter of the law class,
- Experience on the editorial board of a law review at such a school, or
- Proficiency in legal studies that, in the opinion of the judge, is the equivalent of one of the above
See job posting for more specific information.
General Experience
Legal work experience is defined as progressively responsible experience in the practice of law, in legal research, legal administration, or equivalent experience received after graduation from law school. Major or substantial legal activities while on military duty may be credited on a month-for-month basis whether before or after graduation, but not to exceed one year if before graduation from law school.
Court preferred skills: Prior clerkship experience; graduation from law school with a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher; excellent legal research, writing and communication skills; and familiarity with the CM/ECF system, the Bankruptcy Code and the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure.
Employee Benefits
Employees of the Federal Judiciary are entitled to federal employee benefits including health, dental, vision, and life insurance programs; paid leave; and paid holidays. This position is not eligible for participation in the Federal Employee Retirement System or Thrift Savings Plan. Visit www.uscourts.gov for additional information.
Miscellaneous
The law clerk provides legal research and writing assistance to the judge; drafts orders, memoranda, and opinions; and performs administrative duties for chambers
Application Info
Submit the following in a single PDF to: HumanResources_OKED@oked.uscourts.gov
- Cover letter addressing qualifications, skills, and experience
- Resume
- Completed Application Form AO-78 found on www.okeb.uscourts.gov
- Contact information for three professional references
- Writing sample
Application documents may also be mailed to:
U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma
Attention: Alisa Henin, HR Administrator
P.O. Box 607
Muskogee, OK 74401
Or submit application at https://Oscar.uscourts.gov/
Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
Travel reimbursement in connection with the selection process and/or relocation is not authorized.
The federal Judiciary is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.