What are the responsibilities and job description for the Supervising Deputy Attorney General position at State of Hawaii Department of the Attorney General?
Departmental Vacancy Announcement
DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL
SUPERVISING DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL
Position No. 100107
Division with the Vacancy:
Transportation
Opening Date: Monday, March 24, 2025
Last Day to File Applications: Friday, March 28, 2025*
*Applications and any supplemental materials must be received by 4:30 pm of the last day to meet filing
deadline.
Summary of Duties:
The Transportation Division (TRN) provides legal representation and advice to the Department of
Transportation, including harbors, airports, and highways.
This position is responsible for the overall administration of this division by planning, organizing, directing
and evaluating the activities of the division to ensure delivery of high-quality representation to the clients
that are serviced. These services include advice and counsel, legislation review, and administrative and
civil litigation.
Minimum Requirements:
• Education/Experience: Law school graduate. Minimum five (5) years of legal practice.
- 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, and resume to:
Matthew S. Dvonch, First Deputy Attorney General
by email at Matthew.S.Dvonch@hawaii.gov
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.
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.
