Job Description

The Hawaii State Judiciary is currently accepting applications for three (3) Attorney vacancies. Two positions are located on Oahu and one on Kauai.

Please see below for the specific information on location, salary, summary of duties and how to apply:

1ST CIRCUIT COURT, ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES DIVISION

Attorney (Program) II - Honolulu, Oahu, Recruitment Number 25-217TO, SR-26D ($6,535 per month) to SR-26L ($8,945 per month).*

The Rule 40 Staff Attorney is assigned to the Criminal Administrative Judge of the First Circuit Court who oversees criminal cases in the First Circuit. The Staff Officer focuses on Rule 40 of the Hawaii Rules of Penal Procedures and conducts in-depth legal research, analyzing complex legal issues, and drafting comprehensive legal memoranda and proposed rulings to the Criminal Administrative Judge, the multiple criminal divisions of the First Circuit, the criminal assignments branch of the First Circuit, and related criminal division issues within the First Circuit Administration; and perform other duties as required.

1ST CIRCUIT COURT, OFFICE OF THE CHIEF COURT ADMINISTRATOR

Family Court Attorney - Kapolei, Oahu, Recruitment Number 25-274TO, SR-26D ($6,535 per month) to SR-26L ($8,945 per month).*

This position provides legal and policy support to the Family Courts statewide. It serves as a legal advisor to the Board of Senior Family Court Judges and Directors, conducting legal research, drafting opinions, and developing policies and procedures to ensure statewide consistency. The position also coordinates legislative efforts for the Family Courts, including drafting bills and testimony, monitoring and analyzing legislation, disseminating updates, responding to legislative inquiries, and implementing new laws through policy and form development. Additionally, this position assists with revising and updating the Hawaii Family Court Rules and serves as the First Circuit Family Court Custodian of Records. The duties and responsibilities include responding to subpoenas duces tecum in coordination with the Deputy Attorney General, assisting with updates to the Hawaii Family Court Records Retention Policy, and advising staff on compliance with the policy, and performs other related duties as assigned.

5TH CIRCUIT COURT, OFFICE OF THE CHIEF COURT ADMINISTRATOR

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

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 also may assist with handling the mortgage foreclosure and other specific case types under the Fifth Circuit's jurisdiction; and provide staff specialist services to the Chief Court Administrator which supports the initiatives of the Judiciary, the Fifth Circuit's court operations and programs; and performs other related duties as assigned.

HOW TO APPLY

For specific requirements of each position and to submit an online application, visit the Hawai`i State Judiciarys Careers website at and search for Attorney.

*The starting salary may be at a rate between the minimum to maximum salary range listed above, based on qualifications.

HAWAII BAR LICENSE REQUIREMENT

For the Attorney positions listed above, a valid license to practice law in all courts of the State of Hawaii is required. Applicants who have a current and INACTIVE license may apply, however, verification of current and ACTIVE license is required upon selection.

For the full list of requirements for each position, visit the Hawai`i State Judiciarys Careers website at and search for Attorney.

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