Legislative Attorney

Hawaii State Bar Association; Wailuku (HI); On-site; USD 122,000 - 213,000; Full time

Job summary

The Maui County Office of Council Services seeks Legislative Attorneys for the 2025-2027 Council term. These positions require legal acumen, strong writing, and the ability to analyze legislation, budgets, and contracts to advise the County Council and its committees.

Attorneys must hold a Hawaiʻi State Bar license, be prepared to attend night meetings and travel, and may lift equipment as needed. The term begins January 2, 2025, and continues until January 2, 2027.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications include Hawai‘i State Bar license.
• Strong research and writing skills required.
• Qualification on a test administered by the Office of Council Services.
• Valid motor vehicle operator’s license.
• Ability to lift equipment weighing 30 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Carry out the functions of the Office of Council Services for the County Council, its committees, and the Councilmembers in their legislative responsibilities.
• Review and analyze laws, opinions, bills, resolutions, budget documents, contracts, and other documents to provide legal advice.
• Draft legislation and other documents necessary for the legislative process.
• Monitor developments in municipal law.
• Perform a variety of legal and policy research for the Office of Council Services.
• Staff committee meetings.
• Adept at the use of Microsoft Word and other relevant software.
• Occasionally attend night meetings and off-island meetings and travel by light aircraft or ferry.
• Capable of moderate lifting, setting up facilities, operating automobiles, and using electronic and sound equipment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong research and writing skills

Office of Council Services test

Ability to lift 30 pounds

Education

Hawai‘i State Bar license

Job description

CLOSING DATE: CONTINUOUS UNTIL NEED IS MET

The Office of Council Services provides administrative services to the Council Chair, Council Members, and the Council’s Residency Area Offices.

Legislative Attorneys are appointed by the Council for the 2025-2027 Council term and do not have permanent or civil service status. The term began at noon on January 2, 2025, and expires at noon on January 2, 2027. Legislative Attorneys may be reappointed by future Councils to additional terms.

A Legislative Attorney typically:

• Carries out the functions of the Office of Council Services, including assisting the County Council, its committees, and the Councilmembers in their legislative responsibilities.
• Reviews and analyzes laws, opinions, bills, resolutions, budget documents, contracts, and other documents to provide legal advice to the Council and Councilmembers.
• Drafts legislation and other documents necessary for the legislative process.
• Monitors developments in municipal law.
• Performs a variety of legal and policy research for the Office of Council Services.
• Staffs committee meetings.
• Adept at the use of Microsoft Word and other relevant software.
• Able to occasionally attend night meetings and off-island meetings and to travel by light aircraft or ferry.
• Capable of moderate lifting, setting up facilities, operating automobiles, and using electronic and sound equipment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualification Requirements:

• Hawai‘i State Bar license
• Strong research and writing skills
• Qualification on a test administered by the Office of Council Services
• Valid motor vehicle operator’s license
• Ability to lift equipment weighing 30 pounds

The salary range is $122,315 to $213,466 annually (as of July 1, 2025), as established by Section 2.08.060, Maui County Code, typically depending on the number of full years that have elapsed since the attorney was admitted to the practice of law in any state or the District of Columbia, as of the beginning of the fiscal year.

If you have questions or need more information, contact Keoni Shirota, Personnel Specialist, at [e-mail] or [phone].

Nondiscrimination Policy: The Office of Council Services and the Maui County Council do 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 nondiscrimination.