Attorney - Honolulu, Oahu
Apply NowCompany: Hawaii State Judiciary
Location: Honolulu, HI 96817
Description:
Salary: Depends on Qualifications
Location : Honolulu
Job Type: Various
Job Number: 23-277TY
Department: Intergovernmental/Community Relations Dept
Opening Date: 11/26/2023
Closing Date: Continuous
Position Specific Description
Recruitment Number 23-277TY - Attorney, SR-28D ($7,198 per month) to SR-28L ($9,852 per month)*, Honolulu, Oahu.
*Salary rates effective July 1, 2024. The starting salary may be at a rate between the minimum to maximum salary range listed above, based on qualifications.
5/31/24: Updated job title & salary rates.
Summary of Duties
This Staff Attorney position is located in the Intergovernmental and Community Relations Department, Office of the Administrative Director of the Courts. The Attorney independently performs highly specialized legal duties involving administrative functions of the Judiciary; provides legal advice and counsel to the Administrative Director of the Courts and the Judiciary support services and programs statewide; assists in legislative activities, such as developing concepts and making recommendations for legislative proposals, and drafting bills and testimony; reviews and drafts contracts, leases, Memorandums of Understanding, Memorandums of Agreement, and authorization forms; and performs other duties as required.
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Education Requirement: Graduation from an accredited school of law.
Attorney Experience Requirement:
Two (2) years of experience in the satisfactory performance of duties in one (1) or more of the following areas (or the equivalent): legal research and writing; litigation; advising administrative agencies and interpretation of policy to members of the bar and the public; review of and drafting of legislation,
OROne (1) year of experience in the federal appellate and/or state circuit, district or appellate courts. Such experience must include the active participation in investigative research, legal writing and processing of legal documents for the courts. Such experience must also demonstrate a knowledge of court procedures or government policies and procedures as well as responsibility for managing confidential, complex, jurisdictional and controversial issues.
Desired Qualifications: This position reviews and drafts contracts, leases, Memorandums of Understanding, Memorandums of Agreement, and other related legal documents for the Judiciary. Therefore, experience with government contracts and procurement, demonstrating knowledge of pertinent contracting requirements and procurement laws, is desired.
License Requirement: Applicants must possess a valid license to practice law in all courts of the State of Hawai`i. Applicants who have a current and INACTIVE license may apply, however, verification of current and ACTIVE license is required upon selection.
Supplemental Information
Any additional information may be attached to your online application, submitted by email to R[redacted], or mailed to the following address: Hawai`i State Judiciary, Human Resources Department, 426 Queen Street, First Floor, Honolulu, Hawai`i 96813.
for other important information about the Merit or Civil Service System, Citizenship and Residency requirements, Accommodations, Veterans Preference, Examination process, Administrative Review, and more.
Civil service employees are eligible for a range of benefits, including, but not limited to, the following:
CLICK HERE FOR A LIST OF EMPLOYEE BENEFITS AND OTHER RELATED INFORMATION
The above benefits are subject to modification or termination due to changes in statutes, collective bargaining provisions, and/or policies, etc. This summary does not constitute a legal document or contract. Benefits may vary by type of employment and employment conditions.
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Education Requirement: Have you graduated from an accredited school of law? Verification of your law degree may be requested at a later date.
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If you answered Yes to Question 1, please provide the name of the school and the degree received.
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License Requirement: Do you possess an active license to practice law in all courts of the State of Hawai'i? Applicants who have a current and INACTIVE license may apply, however, verification of current and ACTIVE license is required upon selection.
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Experience Requirement: This position requires two (2) years of experience in the satisfactory performance of duties in one (1) or more of the following areas (or the equivalent): legal research and writing; litigation; advising administrative agencies and interpretation of policy to members of the bar and the public; review of and drafting of legislation; OR, one (1) year of experience in the federal appellate and/or state circuit, district or appellate courts. Such experience must include the active participation in investigative research, legal writing and processing of legal documents for the courts. Such experience must also demonstrate a knowledge of court procedures or government policies and procedures as well as responsibility for managing confidential, complex, jurisdictional and controversial issues. Such experience must also demonstrate a knowledge of appellate procedures and government policies and procedures as well as responsibility for managing confidential, complex, jurisdictional and controversial issues.
Please describe your work experience which shows you meet this requirement. In your description, be sure to include:
A. Name of Employer
B. Official Job Title
C. Dates of Employment (from-to month/year)
D. Average number of hours worked per week
E. A detailed description of the job duties you performed which provided you experience as described above.
If you do not have such experience, write "None" in the space below.
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IMPORTANT NOTE: Before submitting your application, be sure to review your application for completeness and accuracy. The information you provide on your application along with your responses to the supplemental questionnaire will be reviewed to determine whether you meet the minimum qualification requirements indicated on the job posting.
Failure to provide sufficient detailed information may result in your application being rejected. Therefore, it is important that you provide the name of your employer, your official job title, dates of employment (from-to, month/year), hours worked per week, and a detailed description of your duties for each job listed on your application.
If you submit a resume in addition to your application, be sure it includes the same employment information mentioned above.
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Location : Honolulu
Job Type: Various
Job Number: 23-277TY
Department: Intergovernmental/Community Relations Dept
Opening Date: 11/26/2023
Closing Date: Continuous
Position Specific Description
Recruitment Number 23-277TY - Attorney, SR-28D ($7,198 per month) to SR-28L ($9,852 per month)*, Honolulu, Oahu.
*Salary rates effective July 1, 2024. The starting salary may be at a rate between the minimum to maximum salary range listed above, based on qualifications.
5/31/24: Updated job title & salary rates.
Summary of Duties
This Staff Attorney position is located in the Intergovernmental and Community Relations Department, Office of the Administrative Director of the Courts. The Attorney independently performs highly specialized legal duties involving administrative functions of the Judiciary; provides legal advice and counsel to the Administrative Director of the Courts and the Judiciary support services and programs statewide; assists in legislative activities, such as developing concepts and making recommendations for legislative proposals, and drafting bills and testimony; reviews and drafts contracts, leases, Memorandums of Understanding, Memorandums of Agreement, and authorization forms; and performs other duties as required.
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Education Requirement: Graduation from an accredited school of law.
Attorney Experience Requirement:
Two (2) years of experience in the satisfactory performance of duties in one (1) or more of the following areas (or the equivalent): legal research and writing; litigation; advising administrative agencies and interpretation of policy to members of the bar and the public; review of and drafting of legislation,
OROne (1) year of experience in the federal appellate and/or state circuit, district or appellate courts. Such experience must include the active participation in investigative research, legal writing and processing of legal documents for the courts. Such experience must also demonstrate a knowledge of court procedures or government policies and procedures as well as responsibility for managing confidential, complex, jurisdictional and controversial issues.
Desired Qualifications: This position reviews and drafts contracts, leases, Memorandums of Understanding, Memorandums of Agreement, and other related legal documents for the Judiciary. Therefore, experience with government contracts and procurement, demonstrating knowledge of pertinent contracting requirements and procurement laws, is desired.
License Requirement: Applicants must possess a valid license to practice law in all courts of the State of Hawai`i. Applicants who have a current and INACTIVE license may apply, however, verification of current and ACTIVE license is required upon selection.
Supplemental Information
Any additional information may be attached to your online application, submitted by email to R[redacted], or mailed to the following address: Hawai`i State Judiciary, Human Resources Department, 426 Queen Street, First Floor, Honolulu, Hawai`i 96813.
for other important information about the Merit or Civil Service System, Citizenship and Residency requirements, Accommodations, Veterans Preference, Examination process, Administrative Review, and more.
Civil service employees are eligible for a range of benefits, including, but not limited to, the following:
- 13 paid holidays each year, and 14 during election years
- 21 vacation leave days per year
- 21 sick leave days per year
- Reasonable time off with pay for jury or witness duty, death in the family, for certain military duty, and for donating to the Blood Bank
- Employer contribution to premiums for enrollment in the state sponsored medical, drug, vision, and adult dental plans
- Free life insurance policy for employees and retirees
- Deferred compensation retirement savings plan
- State retirement plan for eligible employees
CLICK HERE FOR A LIST OF EMPLOYEE BENEFITS AND OTHER RELATED INFORMATION
The above benefits are subject to modification or termination due to changes in statutes, collective bargaining provisions, and/or policies, etc. This summary does not constitute a legal document or contract. Benefits may vary by type of employment and employment conditions.
01
Education Requirement: Have you graduated from an accredited school of law? Verification of your law degree may be requested at a later date.
- Yes
- No
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If you answered Yes to Question 1, please provide the name of the school and the degree received.
03
License Requirement: Do you possess an active license to practice law in all courts of the State of Hawai'i? Applicants who have a current and INACTIVE license may apply, however, verification of current and ACTIVE license is required upon selection.
- Yes
- No
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Experience Requirement: This position requires two (2) years of experience in the satisfactory performance of duties in one (1) or more of the following areas (or the equivalent): legal research and writing; litigation; advising administrative agencies and interpretation of policy to members of the bar and the public; review of and drafting of legislation; OR, one (1) year of experience in the federal appellate and/or state circuit, district or appellate courts. Such experience must include the active participation in investigative research, legal writing and processing of legal documents for the courts. Such experience must also demonstrate a knowledge of court procedures or government policies and procedures as well as responsibility for managing confidential, complex, jurisdictional and controversial issues. Such experience must also demonstrate a knowledge of appellate procedures and government policies and procedures as well as responsibility for managing confidential, complex, jurisdictional and controversial issues.
Please describe your work experience which shows you meet this requirement. In your description, be sure to include:
A. Name of Employer
B. Official Job Title
C. Dates of Employment (from-to month/year)
D. Average number of hours worked per week
E. A detailed description of the job duties you performed which provided you experience as described above.
If you do not have such experience, write "None" in the space below.
05
IMPORTANT NOTE: Before submitting your application, be sure to review your application for completeness and accuracy. The information you provide on your application along with your responses to the supplemental questionnaire will be reviewed to determine whether you meet the minimum qualification requirements indicated on the job posting.
Failure to provide sufficient detailed information may result in your application being rejected. Therefore, it is important that you provide the name of your employer, your official job title, dates of employment (from-to, month/year), hours worked per week, and a detailed description of your duties for each job listed on your application.
If you submit a resume in addition to your application, be sure it includes the same employment information mentioned above.
- I have read the above statement and understand that failure to provide sufficient detailed information may result in my application being rejected.
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