Legislative Attorney

NOBEL Women; Wailuku, Northern (HI, KY); On-site; USD 122,000 - 213,000; Full time

Job summary

The Office of Council Services in Maui County seeks Legislative Attorneys for the 2025-2027 term. Positions are appointed and do not have permanent or civil service status. Duties include supporting the Council and committees, analyzing laws and contracts, drafting legislation, and conducting legal research.

Off-island travel and night meetings may be required; duties involve lifting up to 30 pounds and operating equipment. Licensure in Hawai‘i is mandatory.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Carries out the functions of the Office of Council Services for the County Council and its committees.
• Reviews and analyzes laws, opinions, bills, resolutions, budget documents, contracts, and other documents to provide legal advice.
• Drafts legislation and other documents necessary for the legislative process.
• Monitors developments in municipal law.
• Performs 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 travel by light aircraft or ferry and attend night meetings and off-island meetings as needed.
• Capable of moderate lifting and operating facilities and equipment.

Skills

Strong research and writing skills

Microsoft Word proficiency

Travel willingness

Education

Hawai‘i State Bar license

Valid motor vehicle operator’s license

Qualification on a test administered by the Office of Council Services

Tools

Microsoft Word

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.

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.

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