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Law Clerk (Supreme Court)

Recruitment Number 26-177SI, Law Clerk (Supreme Court), $6,998 per month (SR-20, Step L), Full Time, Temporary, Honolulu, Oahu. Note: This is a temporary appointment for nine (9) months, with the possibility of extension. Note: First consideration may be given to applications received by August 31, 2026.

The Law Clerk is assigned to the chambers of Justice Sabrina S. McKenna of the Hawaii Supreme Court and provides legal research, analysis, and case-preparation support to an Associate Justice of the Hawaii Supreme Court. The incumbent conducts research on routine and complex legal issues, analyzes statutes, case law, briefs, and other legal authorities, identifies relevant precedents, and prepares concise legal memoranda summarizing research findings. The position also reviews briefs and draft opinions for the accuracy and applicability of legal citations and quotations, studies case records and transcripts in preparation for hearings, and attends oral arguments to support the Justice's consideration and resolution of cases. Overall, the position requires strong legal research, analytical, writing, and critical-thinking skills to assist the Court in addressing legal issues and ensuring the accuracy and soundness of its decisions.

Education Requirement: Graduation from a school of law recognized by the American Bar Association with a Juris Doctor degree. Required Documents: Applicants are required to submit a resume, transcript, cover letter, three (3) references, and two (2) writing samples, as part of the application process. Applications submitted without the required documents may be considered incomplete and may not be further evaluated.

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.