Law Clerk (Maui Fire Cases) - Temporary, Wailuku, Maui

Salary: Depends on Qualifications
Location : Maui
Job Type: Full-Time Temporary
Job Number: 24-020KS
Department: 2nd Circuit
Opening Date: 02/18/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
Position Specific Description
Recruitment Number 24-020JCK, Law Clerk (Maui Fire Cases), SR-20, Full Time Temporary, $4,690 to $5,713 per month* (SR-20, step D to I), Wailuku, Maui.
*Starting salary may be at a rate between the minimum and maximum listed above based on qualifications.
Note: This recruitment will only be used to fill a temporary, full-time position.
Summary of Duties
This Law Clerk position will assist the Chief Judge of the Second Circuit with all the designated Maui Fire Cases. The Law Clerk will perform legal and other research, and assist the Judge with the court's preparation for hearings and trials, and also assist with preparing the courtroom for sessions and maintaining appropriate courtroom conduct.
The Law Clerk will review case files, analyze documents and research cited authorities, laws, and statutes to determine whether they are supported by the facts of the case. They will also advise the Judge on the specifics of the case, make suggestions concerning problems which may be anticipated, and note special legal issues which may be present and offer possible solutions, and perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Education Requirement: Graduation from a school of law recognized by the American Bar Association with a Juris Doctor degree.
Supplemental Information
Any additional information may be attached to your online application, submitted by email to Recruitment@courts.hawaii.gov, or mailed to the following address: Hawai`i State Judiciary, Human Resources Department, 426 Queen Street, First Floor, Honolulu, Hawai`i 96813.
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Civil service employees are eligible for a range of benefits, including, but not limited to, the following:

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

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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.
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Availability: This recruitment will only be used to fill a temporary, full-time position in Wailuku, Maui.

• I understand that this recruitment will only be used to fill a temporary, full-time position in Wailuku, Maui.

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Have you graduated from a school of law recognized by the American Bar Association with a Juris Doctor degree?

• Yes
• No

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Provide the name of the college and degree received. Transcripts verifying your degree may be requested.
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IMPORTANT NOTE: Before submitting your application, be sure to review your application for completeness and accuracy. The information you provide on your application along with your responses to the supplemental questionnaire will be reviewed to determine whether you meet the minimum qualification requirements indicated on the job posting. Failure to provide sufficient detailed information may result in your application being rejected.
Therefore, it is important that you provide the name of your employer, your official job title, dates of employment (from-to, month/year), hours worked per week, and a detailed description of your duties for each job listed on your application. Do not submit an online or hard copy resume in place of the application or supplemental questionnaire. However, if you choose to submit a resume in addition to your application, be sure it includes the same employment information mentioned above.

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

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