Attorney (Program) II - Kapolei, Oahu
About The Position
This position provides legal research, legal advice, technical and operational staff support, and counsel for Family Court-related matters under the supervision of the Senior Family Court Judge of the First Circuit. It provides highly specialized legal services regarding Family Court issues and legal advice and counsel to the Deputy Chief Judge/Senior Family Court Judge, Family Court Judges, and other administrative officials. It also provides legal counsel to Court/Program Administrators and Law Clerks on Family Court matters. The position works collaboratively with the Deputy Chief Judge and Senior Family Court Judge, Family Court Judges, and other administrative officials on legislative matters, including monitoring legislation, preparing testimony, and responding to legislative inquiries. It serves on committees and task forces on behalf of the Deputy Chief Judge/Senior Family Court Judge and/or the Judiciary, and may perform other related duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited school of law with a Juris Doctor degree.
- At least three years of work experience demonstrating satisfactory performance in legal research and writing, litigation, review and drafting of legislation, review of new laws for their impact on court requirements, or development of policies, procedures, and legal forms to implement new laws.
- At least one year of professional experience with case law, including familiarity with family and/or juvenile-related case law, court processes and procedures, and legal research and analysis of appellate opinions, motions, and court documents. This experience may be gained concurrently with the general experience requirement.
- An active license to practice law in all courts of the State of Hawaii. Applicants with an inactive license may apply, but must verify a current and active license upon selection.
- Supervisory aptitude, demonstrated through relevant assignments, training accompanied by application of supervisory skills, or favorable supervisor appraisals.
Responsibilities
- Provide legal research, legal advice, technical and operational staff support, and counsel for Family Court-related matters.
- Provide specialized legal services and legal advice and counsel to court judges and other administrative officials on Family Court issues.
- Provide legal counsel to Court/Program Administrators and Law Clerks on Family Court matters.
- Collaborate on legislative matters, including monitoring legislation, preparing testimony, and responding to legislative inquiries.
- Serve on committees and task forces on behalf of the Deputy Chief Judge/Senior Family Court Judge and/or the Judiciary.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
