• Salary may be at a rate between the minimum and maximum listed above based on qualifications. Salary rate effective 07/01/2024

Summary of Duties

This Law Clerk position will assist the Chief Judge of the Second Circuit with all the designated Maui fire cases. The Law Clerk will perform legal and other research, and assist the Judge with the court’s preparation for hearings and trials, and also assist with preparing the courtroom for sessions and maintaining appropriate courtroom conduct.
The Law Clerk will review case files, analyze documents and research cited authorities, laws, and statutes to determine whether they are supported by the facts of the case. They will also advise the Judge on the specifics of the case, make suggestions concerning problems which may be anticipated, and note special legal issues which may be present and offer possible solutions, and perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Education Requirement: Graduation from a school of law recognized by the American Bar Association with a Juris Doctor degree.

Supplemental Information

Any additional information may be attached to your online application, submitted by email to Recruitment@courts.hawaii.gov, or mailed to the following address: Hawai`i State Judiciary, Human Resources Department, 426 Queen Street, First Floor, Honolulu, Hawai`i 96813.

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Civil service employees are eligible for a range of benefits, including, but not limited to, the following:

• 13 paid holidays each year, and 14 during election years
• 21 vacation leave days per year
• 21 sick leave days per year
• Reasonable time off with pay for jury or witness duty, death in the family, for certain military duty, and for donating to the Blood Bank
• Employer contribution to premiums for enrollment in the state sponsored medical, drug, vision, and adult dental plans
• Free life insurance policy for employees and retirees
• Deferred compensation retirement savings plan
• State retirement plan for eligible employees

The above benefits are subject to modification or termination due to changes in statutes, collective bargaining provisions, and/or policies, etc. This summary does not constitute a legal document or contract. Benefits may vary by type of employment and employment conditions.