Legislative Attorney: Policy & Drafting Expert

Nacba; Wailuku (HI); Hybrid; USD 122,000 - 213,000; Full time

Job summary

The Maui County Office of Council Services seeks Legislative Attorneys for 2025–2027 to support the Council Chair, Council Members, and Residency Area Offices. Attorneys review laws, draft legislation, and provide legal advice for the legislative process.

The role includes monitoring municipal law, conducting policy research, staffing committee meetings, and occasional travel or night meetings as needed.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Carry out the functions of the Office of Council Services for the Council and resid­ency area offices.
• Review and analyze laws, budgets, contracts, and other documents to provide legal advice.
• Draft legislation and other documents required for the legislative process.
• Monitor developments in municipal law and perform policy research.
• Staff committee meetings and travel for off-island meetings when needed.
• Operate Microsoft Word and other relevant software; may attend night meetings.

Skills

Strong research and writing skills

Valid motor vehicle operator’s license

Ability to lift equipment weighing 30|

Education

Hawai‘i State Bar license

Qualification on a test administered by the Office of Council Services

Job description

The Maui County Office of Council Services seeks Legislative Attorneys for 2025–2027 to support the Council Chair, Council Members, and Residency Area Offices. Attorneys review laws, draft legislation, and provide legal advice for the legislative process.

The role includes monitoring municipal law, conducting policy research, staffing committee meetings, and occasional travel or night meetings as needed.