What are the responsibilities and job description for the Employment Law Division, position at State of Hawaii Department of the Attorney General?
Departmental Vacancy Announcement
DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL
DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL
Position No. 100080
Division with the Vacancy:
Employment Law
Opening Date: Friday, January 10, 2025
Last Day to File Applications: Continuous recruitment until needs are met
Summary of Duties:
The Employment Law Division (ELD) provides legal representation and advice to the Department of Human
Resources Development and to all state departments and agencies on employment-related issues. The
Division represents all state employers in mandatory arbitration hearings, administrative agency hearings,
and civil litigation involving disputes over employment matters with the State’s employees.
This position is responsible for representing the State in lawsuits, handling claims involving the State, and
providing legal advice and services to various State agencies.
Minimum Requirements:
- Education/Experience: Graduate from an accredited law school.
- Knowledge/Ability: Knowledge of applicable State and Federal laws, rules, regulations and computer
applications/software. Awareness of both federal district and state court of rules of civil and criminal
procedure, including the Local Rules of Practice for the United States District Court for the District of
Hawaii and the Hawaii Rules of the Circuit Courts and District Courts.
Ability to perform legal research, analyze, manage, produce and organize documents as needed,
understand and apply administrative rules and court rules; give and receive oral and written
instructions; use computer. Appropriate and current legal writing skills, including the ability to write
logically and persuasively. Ability to set personal and professional example; leadership, supervisory or
administrative ability or knowledge; strong organizational skills; good communication skills.
- License/Certificate: Active Hawaii State Bar License to practice law in all courts of the State of Hawaii
and the United States District Court for the District of Hawaii.
To Apply:
Please send cover letter, application, résumé, and two writing samples to:
Amanda L. Donlin, Supervising Deputy Attorney General,
Employment Law Division
425 Queen Street, Honolulu, Hawaii 98813
Or send by email to Amanda.L.Donlin@hawaii.gov
Application may be found online at:
The information you provide will be used to determine whether you meet public employment requirements
and the minimum qualification requirements in the Class Specifications. As required by Federal and/or
State laws, we do not discriminate on the basis of age, sex (including gender identity or expression),
religion, race, color, ancestry, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran’s status, sexual orientation,
arrest and court record, citizenship, genetic information or any other protected characteristic. The State of
Hawaii is an equal opportunity employer and complies with applicable State and Federal laws relating to
employment practices.
Physical/Mental Requirements: Applicants must be able to perform the essential functions of the position
effectively and safely, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Reasonable Accommodation: Qualified applicants with special needs who can perform the essential
functions of the advertised position are encouraged to apply. The State of Hawaii is committed to making
reasonable accommodations on a case-by-case basis. Applicants seeking reasonable accommodations
should be ready to discuss the accommodation sought so that a determination can be made that such
accommodation is reasonable and would not cause the employer undue hardship. Call 586-1236 for more
information.
Criminal History Background Check: Individuals who are recommended for hire are required to undergo
a criminal history record clearance and other checks, as applicable.
Internal Complaint: Applicants will be notified of their status. Applicants who do not agree with a decision
or action taken by the State Department of the Attorney General Human Resources Office may file an
Internal Complaint with the Department of the Attorney General. Information about the Internal Complaint
Procedure (ICP) and required form can be found on the ATG intranet.
If you have any questions, please contact our office at (808) 586-1236 for further information.