Exempt (Non-Civil Service) Appointment

Location: Second Circuit Court, 2nd Division, Wailuku, Hawai`i

Anticipated Start Date: August 2021

Salary: $5,385 per month

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

Requirements: Graduation from a school of law accredited by the American Bar Association. Member of Hawai`i State Bar preferred, but not required.

Qualification for Firearms (Lautenberg): Applicants must be qualified to possess firearms or ammunition in accordance with state and federal laws, e.g., no misdemeanor or felony domestic violence conviction.

Citizenship/Residency Requirements: Applicants must be citizens, permanent resident aliens, or nationals of the United States, or non-citizens with unrestricted employment authorization from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

All applicants shall become residents of the State within thirty (30) days after beginning their employment and as a condition of eligibility for continued employment.

How to Apply: Please email your resume, list of references, and a writing sample to: Susan.H.Gushiken@courts.hawaii.gov or

By mail to:

Second Circuit Court
2145 Main Street
Wailuku, HI 96793
Attention: Judge of the 2nd Division

First consideration will be given to resumes received by Thursday, June 10, 2021. Recruitment will be conducted until the position is filled.

If you have questions, please contact the Judicial Assistant at (808) 244-2860.