Recruitment Information

This posting is for the State of Hawaii, Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, Business Registration Division.
The position is located on Oahu (Downtown Honolulu).
Salary commensurate with education and experience.
If you have any questions regarding this non-civil service exempt position, please send an email to Ms. Rayni Nakamura-Watanabe at rnakamur@dcca.hawaii.gov.
The State Recruiting Office will refer all inquiries regarding this exempt position to the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs.

Duties Summary

The Securities Enforcement Branch of the Business Registration Division is seeking a CRF Staff Attorney.
The function of the organizational unit is to monitor and enforce the activities of individuals and entities not in compliance with the Uniform Securities Act, Chapter 485A, Hawaii Revised Statutes (HRS), and the Franchise Investment Law, Chapter 482E, HRS.
The position provides legal services in the investigation and prosecution of securities law and franchise law violations. The incumbent in this position will be responsible for instituting legal action against registrants and non-registered entities and individuals under Chapters 485A and 482E, HRS.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Education: Graduation from an accredited law school with a Juris Doctor degree.
Experience: Possess three (3) years' work experience as a licensed attorney.
Knowledge: Financial transactions and accounting principles; Federal and State Securities Laws, Chapter 485A and their related Rules and Regulations; Franchise Investment Law, Chapter 482E, Hawaii Revised Statutes and its related Rules and Regulations; DCCA Hawaii Administrative Rules on Administrative Practice and Procedure; policy and procedures of the North American Securities Administrators Association, Inc.; FINRA's Rules of Conduct and other Self-Regulatory Organizations.
Skills/Abilities: Analyze and interpret business-related documents including, but not limited to, financial statements and bank records; review and assist in the follow up of investigations; research statutes, regulations, case law and resource materials; negotiate settlements and prosecute civil and administrative actions before an administrative hearings officer or judge in circuit court; prepare and conduct administrative hearings; participate in presentations; establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
Requirement: Licensed to practice law in the State of Hawaii.
Legal Authorization to Work Requirement: The State of Hawaii requires all persons seeking employment with the government of the State shall be citizens, nationals, or permanent resident aliens of the United States, or eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment in the United States.

Other Information

This position is exempt from the civil service and considered temporary in nature. Therefore, if you are appointed to the position, your employment will be considered to be "at will," which means that you may be discharged from your employment at the prerogative of the department head or designee at any time.
HOW TO APPLY:
Please complete and submit an Application for Non-Civil Service Appointment (HRD 278). Applications can be found at https://cca.hawaii.gov/jobs/
Position number is 123144
Please email resume and application to: rnakamur@dcca.hawaii.gov
NOTE: The State Recruiting Office will refer you to the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs regarding this exempt position.

This is a non-civil service position. Benefit information will be provided at time of offer by the Department Personnel Officer or Director of the hiring department.

Listed below is a summary of the benefits the State offers to exempt employees, which is based on full-time employment.

Paid Holidays

Eligible for 13 paid holidays each year; 14 holidays during an election year.

Paid Vacation

Eligible for 21 days per year.

Paid Sick Leave

Eligible for 21 days per year.

Other Leaves

Reasonable time off with pay may be provided for jury or witness duty, a death in the family, some military duty, and donation to the Blood Bank. Leave sharing donations may be granted to eligible employees who have serious personal illnesses or injuries or need to care for a seriously ill or injured family member. Various leaves without pay may also be granted with full re-employment rights.

Health Insurance

The State pays a part of the premiums for each employee's enrollment in a State sponsored Medical, Drug, Vision, and Dental Plan. For more information, visit the Employer Union Trust Fund website www.eutf.hawaii.gov for coverage and options.

Group Life Insurance

The State provides a free life insurance policy for eligible exempt employees.

Retirement Plan

The State contributes to a retirement plan for eligible employees. Generally, employees under the Hybrid Plan with 10 years of credited service and who have reached 65 years of age or have 30 years of credited service and have reached 60 years of age may retire and receive benefits. To find out more about the options you have, go to http://ers.ehawaii.gov.

Premium Conversion Plan

Participating exempt employees may increase their take-home pay by having the State deduct the cost of health care premiums before payroll taxes are withheld.

Flexible Spending Accounts

Eligible exempt employees can reduce their federal and state income taxes and social security taxes by setting aside money from their paychecks to pay for eligible out-of-pocket health care expenses and eligible dependent care expenses on a BEFORE-TAX basis.

Transportation Benefits

Participating employees may increase their take-home pay by having the State deduct qualified transportation expenses (i.e. eligible parking fees, monthly bus passes for TheBus, fare coupons for The Handi-Van, Vanpool Hawaii participation fee, etc.) through pre-tax payroll deductions.

Deferred Compensation

The State offers exempt employees a tax-deferred retirement savings program. This program allows employees to build a retirement nest egg through voluntary, pre-tax payroll deductions. A broad range of investment options are available to select from.

Temporary Disability Insurance

Qualified exempt employees may be eligible to receive partial wage replacement, at no cost to the employee, for a disability caused by a non-work related injury or illness under this program.

Social Security

As an employer, the State also contributes to an exempt employee's social security account.

Training & Continuing Education

The State supports developmental activities related to an exempt employee's work. In many departments there are numerous in-service training opportunities available. Sabbatical leaves with pay are available for qualified employees.

Travel Expenses

The State may pay for certain business related travel expenses including mileage reimbursement for use of a personal car during work, airfare, meals and lodging expenses for trips to neighbor islands or out of state.

Union & Collective Bargaining

Exempt employees may have the right to join the union for collective bargaining with the State and employee representation depending on the status of the exempt position.

The above information is solely intended as a summary of the benefits available to State of Hawaii employees and is subject to change. Whether or not you are entitled to a particular benefit will depend on your specific appointment and employment status (included, excluded, exempt, non-exempt). Please refer to the appropriate collective bargaining agreement or executive order and all applicable laws, rules, policies, or plan documents for further details. Nothing herein shall be deemed as creating an employment contract, promise of employment, promise of continued employment, or obligation of any kind on the part of the State of Hawaii.

The State of Hawaii is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Revised 01/13