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Posted: March 6, 2026 (1 day ago)

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Judicial Assistant to Federal Circuit Judge Robert E Bacharach

U.S. Courts

Judicial Branch

Fresh

Salary

$74,678 - $97,087

per year

Type

Closes

June 30, 2026

SES Pay Grade

Base salary range: $147,649 - $221,900

Typical requirements: Executive-level leadership experience. Senior executive qualifications required.

Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).

Job Description

Summary

This job is for a judicial assistant supporting a federal judge in Oklahoma City, handling daily office tasks like managing documents, emails, schedules, and staff support in a courthouse setting.

It involves keeping everything organized and confidential while working closely with the judge and team.

A good fit would be someone with strong administrative experience in legal environments, excellent computer skills, and the ability to juggle multiple priorities independently.

Key Requirements

  • Eight years of general administrative experience, including at least six years specialized in legal or judicial settings (bachelor's degree substitutes for two years general; paralegal certificate for two years specialized)
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word for document preparation, editing, formatting, track changes, and management
  • Strong typing and written communication skills
  • Exceptional organizational skills to prioritize workload, manage calendars, and handle case-related documents independently
  • Ability to manage multiple email inboxes with timely review, routing, and responses to time-sensitive matters
  • Experience managing administrative aspects of law clerk and intern employment, including recruitment, onboarding, separation, and workflow support
  • Proficiency in coordinating travel for judge and staff, including scheduling, booking, and expense reporting
  • High integrity, good judgment, and ability to maintain strict confidentiality

Full Job Description

Tenth Circuit Judge Robert Bacharach is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Judicial Assistant.

As a judicial assistant, you will play a key role in the day-to-day operations of a highly team-oriented environment. This position is fully on-site at the William J. Holloway, Jr.

United States Courthouse located in downtown Oklahoma City.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Eight years of general administrative experience, including at least six years of specialized experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the primary duties of this position in a legal or judicial setting.

A bachelor's degree may be substituted for two years general experience. A paralegal certificate may be substituted for two years of specialized experience. Major Duties:

Outlined below are the qualifications necessary to perform the primary duties for this position: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, including preparation, document management, track changes, formatting, editing, and finalizing documents.

Candidate should have strong typing skills and strong written communication skills.

Exceptional organization skills, with the ability to prioritize workload, manage competing priorities, calendars, and case-related documents, and the ability to work independently.

Ability to manage multiple email inboxes, ensuring timely review, routing, and prompt response to time sensitive matters.

Able to manage all administrative aspects of law clerk/intern employment, including recruitment, coordination of onboarding and separation, and providing operational support ensuring law clerks maintain an efficient workflow.

Ability to coordinate travel for judge and chambers staff, including scheduling, booking, and expense reporting.

Have integrity, character, and good judgment, including the ability to maintain strict confidentiality of all office and judicial matters.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 3/6/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 3/7/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: 26JS05