Court Research Analyst - Kapolei, Oahu

Hawai`i State Judiciary; Kapolei (HI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Hawai`i State Judiciary seeks a Court Research Analyst to conduct legal research and analyses, support division chiefs, and help update court policies and rules.

Responsibilities include applying research methods to legal matters, preparing analyses, and assisting with policy development, under supervision. Bachelor's degree and four years of professional experience required; substitution options apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. Excess experience of the type and quality described below, or any administrative, professional, or other responsible work which required a high level of analytical skill may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis.
• Four (4) years of responsible professional experience which involved the application and analysis of research methods and techniques in legal research or court matters.

Responsibilities

• Functions as a staff specialist conducting legal research and analyses; provides legal assistance to division and section chiefs; updates policy, procedures and rules of the Court; and performs other duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Position Specific Description

Recruitment Number 26-185LM, Court Research Analyst, SR-24, Kapolei, Oahu.

Summary of Duties

Functions as a staff specialist conducting legal research and analyses; provides legal assistance to division and section chiefs; updates policy, procedures and rules of the Court; and performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Education Requirements: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. Excess experience of the type and quality described below, or any administrative, professional, or other responsible work which required a high level of analytical skill may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis.

Experience Requirements: Four (4) years of responsible professional experience which involved the application and analysis of research methods and techniques in legal research or court matters.

Examples of acceptable work experience are but not limited to: research and review of local or national legislation and recommendation of new or revision of legislation to any applicable law; serving as legal advisor; or providing legal research and analysis of court policies, procedures and rules of the Court.

Substitution of Education for Experience: Graduation from an accredited school of law may be substituted for two (2) years of experience.

Supplemental Information

The following information must be attached to your online application, or submitted by mail or hand-delivered to: Hawai`i State Judiciary, Human Resources Department, 426 Queen Street, First Floor, Honolulu, Hawai`i 96813.

Education: If you are using education as a substitute for experience, you must submit a copy of your official transcripts or diploma at the time of application. If you are selected, you will need an official transcript (not a copy) indicating the completion of the training and the awarding of the appropriate degree.

Civil service employees are eligible for a range of benefits, including, but not limited to, the following:

• Up to 13 paid holidays each year, and 14 during election years
• Up to 21 vacation leave days per year
• Up to 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

Judiciary employees may also be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information: https://studentaid.gov/

Temporary Positions

Do you want to be considered for temporary positions?

• Yes
• No

Education Requirement

This position requires a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university. Excess experience of the type and quality as described in the Experience Requirement description, or any administrative, professional, or other responsible work which required a high level of analytical skill may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis.

In order to be given credit for your education, please attach copy of your diploma or official transcript(s) to your online application, or mail a copy to the following address. You may also email a copy to [e-mail].

Hawai`i State Judiciary

Human Resources Department

426 Queen St., First Floor

Honolulu, HI 96813

Note: Transcripts obtained through the internet are not accepted.

• Yes, I have a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university.
• No, I do not have a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university.
• I have work experience as described above to substitute for the education requirement.

Experience Requirement

Describe your work experience which involved the application and analysis of research methods and techniques in legal research or court matters.

What types of research methods and/or techniques have you used?

Provide the following employer information for where your experience was gained: job title, company/organization name, dates of employment (month/year), and hours worked per week.

Transcripts, Certifications, and other verifying documents

You must submit copies of official transcripts, certifications, or other verifying documents by mail at the time of application. If these documents are not received within two weeks after receipt of your application, your application may be rejected as incomplete. If you are selected, we will need an original official transcript (not a copy) indicating the completion of the required training or course work and the awarding of the appropriate degree, certification, or other credential. I understand this requirement, and I will comply.

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

IMPORTANT NOTE

Before submitting your application, be sure to review your application for completeness and accuracy. Your examination score will be based on the information you have provided on your application and this supplemental questionnaire. Failure to provide sufficient detailed information may result in your application being rejected or receiving a lower score. 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 or receiving a lower examination score.
• Required Question