Legislative Drafting & Research Attorney

The Hawai'i State Senate; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

In-person at Capitol

Job summary

The Hawaiʻi State Senate seeks a detail-oriented Research Attorney to conduct high-level legal research, draft key legislative documents, and review proposed legislation and committee reports. This in-person role supports the Senate Majority Research Office and requires strong analytical skills and clear communication of complex legal matters.

Qualified candidates hold a J.D. from an accredited law school, with active Hawaiʻi State Bar membership desirable.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active Hawaiʻi State Bar member desirable.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive legal research and draft memoranda, briefs and analysis on legislative issues.
• Perform legal analysis and review of drafted legislation, amendments, and committee reports for soundness and clarity.
• Assist in drafting bills, resolutions, and policy proposals using legislative drafting techniques.
• Handle sensitive policy matters and internal communications with strict confidentiality.

Skills

Legal research

Policy analysis

Legislative drafting

Communication skills

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Hawaiʻi State Bar admission (desirable)

Job description

The Hawaiʻi State Senate seeks a detail-oriented Research Attorney to conduct high-level legal research, draft key legislative documents, and review proposed legislation and committee reports. This in-person role supports the Senate Majority Research Office and requires strong analytical skills and clear communication of complex legal matters.

Qualified candidates hold a J.D. from an accredited law school, with active Hawaiʻi State Bar membership desirable.