Hawaii Family Law Associate - Independent Practice & Growth

Orion Placement; Hilo (HI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

Orion Placement, a client-centered Hawaii law firm, seeks an attorney to independently manage family law cases from intake to resolution. You will represent clients in court hearings, negotiations, and other proceedings, draft pleadings, and develop effective case strategies.

This role offers significant caseload ownership, opportunities to expand into civil litigation and employment law, and flexible in-office or remote arrangements within Hawaii with periodic in-person appearances.

Qualifications

• Active Hawaii Bar admission and authorization to practice law in Hawaii.
• 1+ years of family law attorney experience preferred.
• Experience drafting legal documents and handling litigation matters.
• Ability to represent clients independently in court.
• Civil litigation or employment law experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage family law cases from initial client consultation through resolution.
• Represent clients in court hearings, negotiations, and other legal proceedings.
• Draft pleadings, motions, legal correspondence, and other litigation documents.
• Conduct legal research and develop effective case strategies.
• Provide practical, compassionate legal advice to clients navigating sensitive legal matters.
• Handle civil litigation and employment law matters based on experience and interests.
• Collaborate with legal staff to ensure cases progress efficiently and clients receive excellent service.

Skills

Hawaii Bar admission

Family law experience

Legal drafting & litigation

Independent court representation

Civil litigation experience

Job description

Orion Placement, a client-centered Hawaii law firm, seeks an attorney to independently manage family law cases from intake to resolution. You will represent clients in court hearings, negotiations, and other proceedings, draft pleadings, and develop effective case strategies.

This role offers significant caseload ownership, opportunities to expand into civil litigation and employment law, and flexible in-office or remote arrangements within Hawaii with periodic in-person appearances.