Staff Attorney - Family Law

Legal Aid Society of Hawaii; Honolulu (HI); Hybrid; USD 64,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Loan repayment

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401K with employer matching

Life Insurance

Long-term care insurance

Parental leave

Employee assistance program

Paid time off

Job summary

Legal Aid Society of Hawaiʻi seeks a Staff Attorney in Family Law for the Honolulu office to provide legal services and client representation in family law matters, including divorce, paternity, and child welfare.

The role involves community engagement, development of self-help materials, outreach, and supervision of non-attorney staff. Strong family law experience and a commitment to social justice are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Bar admission in Hawaii preferred; out-of-state applicants eligible under Rule 1.16 will be considered.
• Demonstrable commitment to social justice and experience with abuse survivors, disabled or low-income populations preferred.
• Family Law experience strongly preferred.
• Experience in family court or child welfare a plus.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage a busy practice and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work under pressure with empathy and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Provide family law legal services and client representation in Honolulu.
• Participate in community engagement, outreach, and statewide initiatives.
• Develop self-help materials and educational resources.
• Supervise non-attorney staff and assist in supervising law students.

Skills

Bar admission

Social justice

Family law experience

Litigation skills

Time management

Empathy

Collaboration

Diversity sensitivity

Driver's license

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Staff Attorney – Family Law, Honolulu Office

The Legal Aid Society of Hawaiʻi is Hawaiʻi’s oldest and largest non-profit public interest law firm with offices statewide. Through its dedicated staff, Legal Aid helps ensure justice and fairness for all by providing civil legal aid to the most vulnerable in our society.

Position

Family Law Staff Attorney. The Staff Attorney will work with our Family Law team in our Honolulu office to provide family law legal services. Legal services include but are not limited to assistance with client representation in family law matters including, divorce, paternity, child welfare (guardian ad litem), domestic violence cases, restraining orders, adoptions and guardianships. Staff Attorneys also participate in community engagement and partnership building, development of self-help materials, outreach and education, statewide initiatives, and in and day–to‑day oversight of non‑attorney staff. Staff attorneys may also assist in supervising law students.

Requirements

• Member in good standing of the Bar of the State of Hawaii is preferred. Applications from highly qualified individuals licensed to practice in another state and eligible to practice in Hawaii under rule 1.16 of the Rules of the Hawaii Supreme Court will be considered.
• Demonstrable commitment to social justice and experience working with abuse survivors, disabled or and/or low-income population strongly preferred.
• Family Law experience strongly preferred.
• Experience working in any capacity in the family court system or child welfare system a plus.
• Desire to develop litigation skills or litigation experience required.
• Able to work collaboratively and maintain good working relationships with a diverse team of co-workers.
• Organizational skills to manage a busy practice, meet deadlines, and perform multiple tasks with attention to detail.
• Strong personal work ethic and ability to organize time, manage diverse activities, and meet critical deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Able to work under pressure in an empathetic and professional manner.
• Must demonstrate humility in working with colleagues and clients across the spectrum of diversity, including race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, immigrant status, religious identity, physical and mental disabilities, and/or limited English proficiency, a must.
• Basic computer skills required. Familiarity with Microsoft Office program (Word, Excel, SharePoint, Teams), strongly preferred.
• Must have valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle for home visits, outreach, trainings, to various parts of ‘Oahu, and to Family Court, Circuit Court, and other locations.

Compensation

$64,156 - $76,937 commensurate with experience and qualifications. Candidates with extensive family law and litigation experience may be considered for additional compensation and responsibilities.

Benefits

• $150/month law school student loan repayment. Employment with Legal Aid also qualifies as qualifying service under the federal Service Law Forgiveness program (“PSLF”).
• Two medical insurance providers offering 4 different plans to select from and free single coverage.
• Dental insurance.
• 401K plan with employer matching.
• Life Insurance for employees and dependents.
• Free long-term care and long-term disability insurance.
• Parental leave plan after one year of employment with 8 weeks of fully paid leave.
• Free employee assistance plan - up to 6 sessions per year also available for household members.
• Paid time off includes 21 days of vacation, 12 sick days, one personal day and 14 paid holidays annually (15 during Election Year).

This position is currently hybrid. Hybrid working condition is subject to change.

The Legal Aid Society of Hawaii is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, disability, age, gender, gender identity, political affiliation, or religion. More information about Legal Aid can be found at www.legalaidhawaii.org

This job posting does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise. The position requirements, duties, and offered benefits are subject to change.