Attorney (Program) II - Honolulu

Salary: Depends on QualificationsLocation : HonoluluJob Type: VariousJob Number: 25-217TODepartment: 1st CircuitOpening Date: 09/21/2025Closing Date: ContinuousPosition Specific DescriptionRecruitment Number 25-217TO Attorney (Program) II, SR-26, Step D to Step L, $6,535 to $8,945 per month*, Honolulu, Oahu.*Starting salary may be at the minimum and maximum salary listed above and will be determined by the hiring program based on qualifications.Summary of DutiesThe 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 Attorney 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.Minimum Qualification RequirementsHawaii Bar License Requirement: 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: Three (3) 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.Supervisory Aptitude: Applicants must possess Supervisory Aptitude. Supervisory aptitude is the demonstration of aptitude or potential for performing supervisory duties through successful completion of regular or special assignments which involve some supervisory responsibilities by detail to supervisory positions; by completion of training courses in supervision accompanied by application of supervisory skills in work assignments; or by favorable appraisals of a supervisor indicating the possession of supervisory potential.Supplemental InformationAny additional information may be attached to your online application, submitted by email to Recruitment@courts.hawaii.gov, or mail to the following address: Hawaii 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.for other important information about the Merit or Civil Service System, Citizenship and Residency requirements, Accommodations, Veterans Preference, Examination process, Administrative Review, and more.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 years21 vacation leave days per year21 sick leave days per yearReasonable time off with pay for jury or witness duty, death in the family, for certain military duty, and for donating to the Blood BankEmployer contribution to premiums for enrollment in the state sponsored medical, drug, vision, and adult dental plansFree life insurance policy for employees and retireesDeferred compensation retirement savings planState retirement plan for eligible employees CLICK HERE FOR A LIST OF EMPLOYEE BENEFITS AND OTHER RELATED INFORMATIONThe 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.01Education Requirement: 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. Verification of your law degree may be requested at a later date. Yes No 02Hawaii Bar License Requirement: Do you possess an active 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 03General Experience Requirement: Do you possess three (3) years of professional work experience which demonstrated the satisfactory performance of duties in one or more of the following areas (or the equivalent)? If yes, check each of the areas where you meet this requirement. 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 None of the above. 04General Experience Requirement - continued: Describe your duties and responsibilities in each of the areas you identified in the previous question. Be sure to include:A. Name of EmployerB. Official Job TitleC. Dates of Employment (from month/year to month/year)D. Average number of hours worked per weekE. A detailed description of your work experience for each of area(s) listed above.If you do not have such experience, write "None" in the space below.05IMPORTANT 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. Required Question