Position Specific Description

Summary of Duties

This position legal advice, guidance, and technical staff support services to the Chief Court Administrator, Chief Judge, and Judges, and administrators; and provides legal representation regarding Third Circuit matters. This position also may assist with handling the mortgage foreclosure and other specific case types under the Third Circuit's jurisdiction; and provides professional staff specialist services to the Chief Court Administrator which supports the initiatives of the Judiciary, the Third Circuit's court operations and programs.
As the Third Circuit includes major courthouses and operations in both Hilo and Kona, this position may be located in either location with occasional travel between sites, as determined by the Chief Court Administrator.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Education Requirement: Graduation from an accredited school of law.
General Experience Requirement: Two (2) years of work experience which demonstrated the satisfactory performance of duties in one or more of the following areas (or the equivalent) legal research and writing; litigation; review of and drafting of legislation; review of new laws for impact on court requirements; or development of policies and procedures, and legal forms to implement new laws.
License Requirement: For this position, applicants must possess an active license to practice law in all courts of the State of Hawaii. Applicants who have an 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 Recruitment@courts.hawaii.gov, or mailed to the following address: Hawai`i State Judiciary, Human Resources Department, 426 Queen Street, First Floor, Honolulu, Hawai`i 96813.
You must submit a copy of your transcript(s) or diploma(s) at the time of application. If you are selected, you will need an official transcript (not a copy) indicating the completion of training or the awarding of the appropriate degree.

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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

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.