Family Court Attorney & Policy Architect

Hawai`i State Judiciary Careers; Kapolei (HI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

Hawaii State Judiciary Careers in Kapolei seeks a Family Court Attorney SR-26. This role acts as a legal advisor to the Board of Senior Family Court Judges and Directors, and drafts policies and procedures for judges and staff.

Candidates must graduate from an accredited law school, hold an active Hawaii license, and have at least one year of experience in legal research, writing, litigation, or family court work.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited school of law.
• 1 year of work experience in legal research and writing, litigation, drafting legislation, or policy development, plus 1 year in a family court setting.

Responsibilities

• Serve as legal advisor to the Board of Senior Family Court Judges and Directors.
• Draft policies and procedures for judges and staff.
• Draft legal forms to implement legislation and policies.
• Supervise the Legal Research Unit.
• Coordinate legislative efforts for the Family Courts statewide.
• Render legal opinions and memoranda.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Policy drafting

Education

Law degree

Job description

Hawaii State Judiciary Careers in Kapolei seeks a Family Court Attorney SR-26. This role acts as a legal advisor to the Board of Senior Family Court Judges and Directors, and drafts policies and procedures for judges and staff.

Candidates must graduate from an accredited law school, hold an active Hawaii license, and have at least one year of experience in legal research, writing, litigation, or family court work.