Attorney; Program - Kauai

Recruitment Number 25-236TO, Attorney (Program) I, SR-24 Step D to Step L ($6,043 to $8,273 per month)*, Kauai.

* Starting salary may be at the minimum and maximum salary listed above and will be determined by the hiring authority based on qualifications.

This position requires a current and valid driver's license to operate a motor vehicle.

This Attorney position is responsible for providing legal advice, guidance, recommendations and technical support services to the Chief Court Administrator, Chief Judge, judges and administrators of the Fifth Circuit Court. The position may assist with handling mortgage foreclosure and other specific case types under the Fifth Circuit's jurisdiction; provide staff specialist services to the Chief Court Administrator supporting the initiatives of the Judiciary, the Fifth Circuit's court operations and programs;

and perform other related duties as assigned.

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 a current and active license is required upon selection.

Graduation from an accredited law school.

Two (2) years of work experience that demonstrated satisfactory performance of duties in one or more of the following areas (or equivalent):

• Legal research and writing
• Litigation
• Review of and drafting of legislation
• Review of new laws for impact on court requirements
• Development of policies and procedures, and legal forms to implement new laws

The incumbent will need to drive to various locations to attend meetings and other Fifth Circuit business-related matters; therefore, a current and valid driver's license is required to operate a motor vehicle.

Any additional information may be attached to your online application, submitted by email to Recruitmentaii.gov, or mailed to the following address:
Hawai`i State Judiciary, Human Resources Department, 426 Queen Street, First Floor, Honolulu, Hawaii 96813.

If you are using education as a substitute for experience, you must submit a copy of your transcript(s) or diploma(s) at the time of application. If you are selected, we will request an official transcript (not a copy) at a later date; the official transcript must indicate completion of the training and/or awarding of the appropriate degree.