Deputy Prosecuting Attorney

County of Maui; Wailuku (HI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The County of Maui, Department of the Prosecuting Attorney, seeks to fill Deputy Prosecuting Attorney positions at entry to high experience levels. Applicants must have an active Hawaii State Bar license and be in good standing, with strong oral and written communication skills and legal research abilities.

Competitive salary commensurate with years licensed; excellent benefits and work environment are offered. The County of Maui is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualifications

• Be a citizen of the United States.
• Current Hawaii State Bar License.
• Strong oral and writing skills, and legal research ability are required.
• Seeking applicants for entry level positions as well as experienced litigators.
• Salary determined by years licensed.

Responsibilities

• Reviews complaints to identify ethical violations and legal issues.
• Prepare cases for trial.
• Perform trials.
• Provide direction to non-attorney staff.
• Maintain adequate case, file, and related records.
• Participate in training and professional development activities.
• May perform a number of other similar or related duties that are consistent with the general level of the job and the responsibilities described.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Legal research

Analytical ability

Judgment

Job description

Description

The County of Maui is seeking outstanding and dedicated Deputy Prosecuting Attorneys that will represent our Community in criminal matters. To be successful in our Department, you must share our commitment to Integrity, Dignity & Respect, Compassion & Empathy, Accountability, and strive for Excellence.

Examples of Duties

Required As a Deputy Prosecuting Attorney, you will be required to perform a wide variety of professional legal duties ranging in difficulty from moderate to highly complex cases including but not limited to:

• Reviews complaints to identify ethical violations and legal issues
• Prepare cases for trial
• Perform trials
• Provide direction to non-attorney staff
• Maintain adequate case, file, and related records
• Participate in training and professional development activities
• May perform a number of other similar or related duties that are consistent with the general level of the job and the responsibilities described

Minimum Qualification Requirements

• Be a citizen of the United States.
• Current Hawaii State Bar License.
• Strong oral and writing skills, and legal research ability are required.
• Seeking applicants for entry level positions as well as experienced litigators.
• Salary determined by years licensed.

Supplemental Information

DEPUTY PROSECUTING ATTORNEY

The County of Maui, Department of the Prosecuting Attorney, seeks to fill position(s) at the entry to high experience level(s) as a EntDeputy Prosecuting Attorney. Applicants must have an active Hawaii State Bar license and be in good standing before the Hawaii Supreme Court, have strong oral and written communication skills, and legal research abilities. Applicants should possess excellent analytical ability, good judgment, and the ability to work in a supportive and professional manner with other attorneys, support staff, outside agencies and community. Competitive salary commensurate with years of experience. Entry-level applicants start at $84,988 and top candidates licensed for nine years or more start at $140,252. Excellent benefit package and work environment.

The County of Maui is an Equal Opportunity Employer

The County of Maui does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, age, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, disability, marital status, pregnancy, arrest and court record, assignment of child support, national guard participation or any other basis covered by state or federal laws governing non-discrimination

Pre-Employment/Post-Offer Drug Screening Test: All applicants, who will enter a safety sensitive position or certain designated categories that the Personnel Services Director has established or who are required by law to be drug tested must pass a pre-employment/post-offer drug screening test as a condition of employment. There is no retesting or re-evaluation process. Cost for the drug screening test shall be borne by the County of Maui.

Personnel Services Email: [e-mail]

Website: https://www.mauicounty.gov/123/Prosecuting-Attorney