Salary: Depends on Qualifications
Location : Kauai
Job Type: Full-Time Permanent
Job Number: 25-236TO
Department: 5th Circuit
Opening Date: 10/26/2025
Closing Date: Continuous

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.
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.
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.
Supplemental Information
Any additional information may be attached to your online application, submitted by email to [email protected], 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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Civil service employees are eligible for a range of benefits, including, but not limited to, the following:

• 13 paid holidays each year, and 14 during election years
  
• 21 vacation leave days per year
  
• 21 sick leave days per year
  
• Reasonable time off with pay for jury or witness duty, death in the family, for certain military duty, and for donating to the Blood Bank
  
• Employer contribution to premiums for enrollment in the state sponsored medical, drug, vision, and adult dental plans
  
• Free life insurance policy for employees and retirees
  
• Deferred compensation retirement savings plan
  
• State retirement plan for eligible employees

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The above benefits are subject to modification or termination due to changes in statutes, collective bargaining provisions, and/or policies, etc. This summary does not constitute a legal document or contract. Benefits may vary by type of employment and employment conditions.
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Driver's License Requirement: This position requires a current and valid driver's license to operate a motor vehicle. If you do not possess a current and valid driver's license, your application will be rejected.

Do you possess a current and valid driver's license to operate a motor vehicle?

• Yes
• No

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Have you graduated from an accredited school of law? Be sure to include the name of the law school and degree received in the education portion of your application. You must submit a copy of your transcripts or diploma verifying your degree.

• Yes
• No

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Do you possess an active or inactive license to practice law in all courts of the State of Hawai`i? Applicants who have a current and INACTIVE license may apply, however, verification of current and ACTIVE license is required upon selection.

• Yes
• No

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General Experience Requirement: Applicants must possess two (2) years of 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, procedures, and legal forms to implement new laws.

Provide examples from your work experience which clearly show how you meet this requirement. In addition, provide the following employer information for where your qualifying experience was gained: company/organization name, job title, dates of employment (month/year), and number of hours worked per week.
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Transcripts, Certifications, and other verifying documents: You must submit copies of official transcripts, certifications, or other verifying documents by mail or email at the time of application. If you are selected, we will need an original official transcript (not a copy) indicating the completion of the required training or coursework and the awarding of the appropriate degree, certification, or other credential.

• Yes, I understand and will submit the required information.
• I submitted my supporting documents for a previous recruitment.

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IMPORTANT NOTE: Before submitting your application, be sure to review your application for completeness and accuracy. The information you provide on your application along with your responses to the supplemental questionnaire will be reviewed to determine whether you meet the minimum qualification requirements indicated on the job posting. Failure to provide sufficient detailed information may result in your application being rejected. Therefore, it is important that you provide the name of your employer, your official job title, dates of employment (from-to, month/year), hours worked per week, and a detailed description of your duties for each job listed on your application. Do not submit an online or hard copy resume in place of the application or supplemental questionnaire. However, if you choose to submit a resume in addition to your application, be sure it includes the same employment information mentioned above.

• I have read the above statement and understand that failure to provide sufficient detailed information may result in my application being rejected.

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