Job Details

Law Clerk (District Court)

Recruitment Number 26-093SI, Law Clerk (District Court), SR-20, Full Time, Temporary, Honolulu, Oahu. Note: This recruitment will only be used to fill a temporary, full-time position. Applicants who will graduate with a Juris Doctor degree from a school of law recognized by the American Bar Association may apply within three months prior to graduation. If you are selected, we will need an original official transcript (not a copy) indicating the completion of the required coursework and the awarding of the degree.

Summary of Duties

Performs legal research and analysis, and prepares memoranda of findings and analysis; may assist in preparations for pre-trial hearings and trials; and performs other duties as required.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

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

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

• Up to 13 paid holidays each year, and 14 during election years
• Up to 21 vacation leave days per year
• Up to 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

Judiciary employees may also be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information: 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.

I understand that this recruitment will only be used to fill a temporary, full-time position. Yes, I have graduated from a school of law recognized by the American Bar Association with a Juris Doctor degree. No, but I will be graduating from a school of law recognized by the American Bar Association with a Juris Doctor degree, which will be conferred within three (3) months of filing my application. I will enter my expected commencement date in Question #3. No, I have not graduated from a school of law recognized by the American Bar Association with a Juris Doctor degree.

I have read the above statement and understand that failure to provide sufficient detailed information may result in my application being rejected.

426 Queen Street, First Floor Honolulu, Hawaii, 96813

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