Deputy Corporation Counsel

Hawaii State Bar Association; Hilo (HI); On-site; USD 158,000 - 193,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation and sick leave

Paid holidays

Retirement benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Job summary

County of Hawai‘i – Office of the Corporation Counsel seeks a Deputy Corporation Counsel in Hilo, Hawai‘i. The position offers a salary up to $175,000 annually, commensurate with experience, and requires admission to the Hawaii Bar in good standing.

The attorney will serve as first chair defending the County in a broad range of civil matters, including personal injury, contract disputes, civil rights claims, and environmental cases. Comprehensive benefits apply.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice law in Hawaii and in good standing.
• Strong oral advocacy, writing, and legal research skills.
• Experience in civil matters and litigation is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as first chair in defending the County in civil matters such as personal injury, contract disputes, civil rights, and environmental cases.
• Collaborate with the Litigation Section and provide legal analysis and strategy.
• Represent the County in court and in negotiations and prepare legal briefs and memoranda.

Skills

Oral advocacy

Writing

Legal research

Education

Hawaii Bar admission

Job description

Deputy Corporation Counsel
County of Hawai i – Office of the Corporation Counsel
Hilo, Hawai i

Salary: Commensurate with experience, up to $175,000 annually

The County of Hawai i’s Office of the Corporation Counsel is seeking qualified applicants for Deputy Corporation Counsel positions in our Litigation Section.

Applicants must be licensed and in good standing to practice law in the State of Hawai i. The ideal candidate is a self-starter who thrives in a collaborative work environment and possesses strong oral advocacy, writing, and legal research skills.

This position serves as first chair in defending the County in a broad range of civil matters, including personal injury, contract disputes, civil rights claims, and environmental cases.

The County offers a comprehensive benefits package, including

• vacation and sick leave
• paid holidays
• retirement benefits
• health, dental, and vision insurance

The County of Hawai i is an Equal Opportunity Employer.