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- Position Specific Description
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.- Summary of Duties
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.
- Minimum Qualification Requirements
- Hawaii Bar License: 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.Selective Certification Requirement - Driver's License: The incumbent in this position 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.
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. - 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, Hawaii 96813.Education: 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 for a position, we will request an official transcript (not a copy) at a later date. The official transcript must indicate completion of the training and/or the awarding of the appropriate degree.
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- $71,016 - $101,064/year
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