Law Clerk (Temporary) - Kapolei, Oahu

Hawai`i State Judiciary; Kapolei (HI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13 paid holidays per year

Vacation leave up to 21 days

Sick leave up to 21 days

Life insurance policy

Retirement savings plan

Job summary

Hawaii State Judiciary in Kapolei, Oahu is seeking a Law Clerk (SR-20) on a full-time, temporary basis. Duties include conducting legal research, drafting memoranda, and assisting with pre-trial hearings and trials. Applicants must have an ABA‑accredited Juris Doctor degree and will follow a temporary appointment structure.

Graduating students may apply up to three months before graduation and must provide an official transcript upon selection. Recruitment contact: [e-mail].

Qualifications

• Graduation from an ABA‑accredited law school with a Juris Doctor degree.

Responsibilities

• Performs legal research and analysis, and prepares memoranda of findings and analysis.
• May assist in preparations for pre-trial hearings and trials.
• Performs other duties as required.

Skills

Legal research

Legal analysis

Memoranda drafting

Education

Juris Doctor degree (ABA‑accredited)

Job description

Position Specific Description

Recruitment Number 26-160SI, Law Clerk, SR-20, Full Time, Temporary, Kapolei, Oahu.

Note: This recruitment will only be used to fill a temporary, full-time position.

Applicants who will graduate with a Juris Doctor degree from a school of law recognized by the American Bar Association may apply within three months prior to graduation. If you are selected, we will need an original official transcript (not a copy) indicating the completion of the required coursework and the awarding of the degree.

Summary of Duties

Performs legal research and analysis, and prepares memoranda of findings and analysis; may assist in preparations for pre-trial hearings and trials; and performs other duties as required.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Education Requirement: Graduation from a school of law recognized by the American Bar Association with a Juris Doctor degree.

Supplemental Information

Any additional information may be attached to your online application, submitted by email to [e-mail], or mailed to the following address: Hawaii State Judiciary, Human Resources Department, 426 Queen Street, First Floor, Honolulu, Hawaii 96813.

Civil service employees are eligible for a range of benefits, including, but not limited to, the following:

• Up to 13 paid holidays each year, and 14 during election years
• Up to 21 vacation leave days per year
• Up to 21 sick leave days per year
• Reasonable time off with pay for jury or witness duty, death in the family, for certain military duty, and for donating to the Blood Bank
• Employer contribution to premiums for enrollment in the state sponsored medical, drug, vision, and adult dental plans
• Free life insurance policy for employees and retirees
• Deferred compensation retirement savings plan
• State retirement plan for eligible employees

Judiciary employees may also be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information: https://studentaid.gov/

The above benefits are subject to modification or termination due to changes in statutes, collective bargaining provisions, and/or policies, etc. This summary does not constitute a legal document or contract. Benefits may vary by type of employment and employment conditions.

Availability

I understand that this recruitment will only be used to fill a temporary, full-time position.

Have you graduated from a school of law recognized by the American Bar Association with a Juris Doctor degree?

• Yes, I have graduated from a school of law recognized by the American Bar Association with a Juris Doctor degree.
• No, but I will be graduating from a school of law recognized by the American Bar Association with a Juris Doctor degree, which will be conferred within three (3) months of filing my application. I will enter my expected commencement date in Question #3.
• No, I have not graduated from a school of law recognized by the American Bar Association with a Juris Doctor degree.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

Before submitting your application, be sure to review your application for completeness and accuracy. The information you provide on your application along with your responses to the supplemental questionnaire will be reviewed to determine whether you meet the minimum qualification requirements indicated on the job posting. Failure to provide sufficient detailed information may result in your application being rejected.

Therefore, it is important that you provide the name of your employer, your official job title, dates of employment (from-to, month/year), hours worked per week, and a detailed description of your duties for each job listed on your application. Do not submit an online or hard copy resume in place of the application or supplemental questionnaire. However, if you choose to submit a resume in addition to your application, be sure it includes the same employment information mentioned above.

• I have read the above statement and understand that failure to provide sufficient detailed information may result in my application being rejected.
• Required Question