Court Research Analyst - Kapolei, Oahu

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

Job summary

Hawai`i State Judiciary Careers in Kapolei, Oahu seeks a Court Research Analyst to conduct legal research, analyze court matters, and support division chiefs with policy updates and rule development.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree, four years of professional research experience in legal or court matters, and the ability to advise on legislation and court procedures. Law degrees can substitute for two years of experience.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Experience: Four (4) years in professional research analysis in legal or court matters.
• Substitution: Law degree may substitute for two years of experience.
• Additional examples: research of legislation, advising on policy, and analysis of court rules.

Responsibilities

• Functions as a staff specialist conducting legal research and analyses.
• Updates policy, procedures, and rules of the Court; provides legal assistance to division chiefs.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Position Specific Description

Recruitment Number 26-185LM, Court Research Analyst, 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: Completion of all academic requirements for a 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.