Exempt Positions and Other Related Opportunities

Exempt Positions

Special Assistant for Judiciary Security, EM-05, Exempt (Non-Civil Service), ($5,463- 8,194/monthly), Honolulu, Hawaii.

This position is exempt from the civil service and serves as a Special Assistant responsible for all facets of Judiciary security, and serves as expert and principal staff advisor to the Chief Justice, Administrative Director of the Courts, Deputy Administrative Director of the Courts, judges, and management officials on all security matters including protective services. The position also provides leadership for the Judiciary’s emergency management programs. The employment in the position is “at-will.

To apply: Send a resume which describes why you are interested in the position, how qualification requirements are met and salary requirements via email to recruitment@courts.state.hi.us OR mail your resume to:

Hawai`i State Judiciary
Human Resources Department, Staffing Services Division
426 Queen Street
Honolulu, Hawai`i 96813

Recruitment will be conducted until the position is filled, first consideration will be given to resumes received by January 26, 2012.  For more information, click here.

Law Clerks

Law clerks work directly with a judge or justice and are exempt from civil service. Each judge or justice personally hires his or her law clerk(s). Generally, law clerk applicants should submit a cover letter along with a resume. However, the judge or justice may have additional application requirements, such as writing samples, law school transcripts or recommendation letters. Therefore, applicants should contact the respective judge or justice's office directly.

 

Other Related Opportunities

Circuit Court of the Third Circuit Seeks Independent Grand Jury Counsel

The Third Circuit Court is seeking applications for Independent Grand Jury Counsels. If you are interested in being considered for a one-year appointment to either Hilo or Kona, please submit a letter indicating your interest and a resume by April 30, 2012 to:

Chief Judge Ronald Ibarra
81-940 Haleki`i St
Kealakekua, HI 96750

Circuit Court of the First Circuit Seeks Independent Grand Jury Counsel

The Circuit Court of the First Circuit is seeking applications for independent Grand Jury Counsel. If you are interested in being considered for a one year appointment, please submit a letter indicting your interest and a resume by February 15, 2012, to:

Judge Richard K. Perkins
777 Punchbowl Street
Honolulu, Hawaii 96813
FAX:  (808) 539-4218