Job Details for Term Law Clerk
| Court Name/Organization | Oklahoma Northern District Court |
| Overview of the Position | The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Oklahoma is accepting applications for the full-time position of Term Law Clerk to U.S. Magistrate Judge Susan E. Huntsman. Judge Huntsman has a large civil consent docket. The position is for a one-year term, with the possibility of extension not to exceed a total of two years. The term law clerk will provide legal research and writing assistance to the judge. The position is also responsible for providing some clerical/administrative support. The ideal candidate will possess excellent legal research and writing skills, initiative, sound judgment, professionalism, organizational skills, a strong work ethic, excellent communication skills, and the ability to multi-task. |
| Location | Tulsa, OK |
| Opening and Closing Dates | 06/23/2026 - 08/01/2026 |
| Appointment Type | Permanent |
| Classification Level/Grade | JSP 11/1 - JSP 13/10 |
| Salary | $74,678 - $138,370 |
| Announcement Number | FY # 26-13 |
| Link to Job Announcement | |
Application Info
To apply for this position, qualified applicants should submit:
- A cover letter describing interest and experience necessary to perform the job duties
- A resume
- A list of three references including contact information
- A legal writing sample, such as a legal brief, memorandum, or publication
- The Application for Judicial Branch Federal Employment (Form AO-78)
The documents can be emailed, in one PDF, to okndhr@oknd.uscourts.gov or submitted by OSCAR (the Online System for Clerkship Application and Review) in response to Judge Huntsman’s position listing. Only electronic applications will be accepted. Questions can be directed to 918-699-4841.
The federal Judiciary is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.