Employment Opportunities
The Legal Aid Society of Hawaii, a non-profit law firm, endeavors to provide civil legal services throughout the State of Hawaii to those most in need. Our mission is to address critical legal needs through high quality legal advocacy, outreach and education in the pursuit of fairness and justice. Our team of dedicated advocates come to work every day with a purposeful desire to help and serve our community.
Our organization embraces work life balance by offering our team a structured work week designed to achieve work excellence and ample time off to recharge, refresh and pursue individual passions. We offer an extremely generous benefit package which includes 21 days of vacation, 12 days of sick leave and 14 holidays a year. We are also proud to be the industry leader in offering 8 weeks of fully paid parental leave for qualified employees.
If working in a meaningful and rewarding environment is what you're searching for, and if you have been desiring work life balance, please review the positions and requirements below.
To apply for a position: Please submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references to jobs@legalaidhawaii.org. The Legal Aid Society of Hawaii is an Equal Opportunity Employer. No telephone calls please.
Our organization embraces work life balance by offering our team a structured work week designed to achieve work excellence and ample time off to recharge, refresh and pursue individual passions. We offer an extremely generous benefit package which includes 21 days of vacation, 12 days of sick leave and 14 holidays a year. We are also proud to be the industry leader in offering 8 weeks of fully paid parental leave for qualified employees.
If working in a meaningful and rewarding environment is what you're searching for, and if you have been desiring work life balance, please review the positions and requirements below.
To apply for a position: Please submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references to jobs@legalaidhawaii.org. The Legal Aid Society of Hawaii is an Equal Opportunity Employer. No telephone calls please.
Staff Attorney – Family Law, Honolulu Office
The Legal Aid Society of Hawaii, a non-profit law firm, endeavors to provide civil legal services throughout the State of Hawaii to those most in need. Our mission is to address critical legal needs through high quality legal advocacy, outreach and education in the pursuit of fairness and justice. Our team of dedicated advocates come to work every day with a purposeful desire to help and serve our community.
Our organization embraces work life balance by offering our team a structured work week designed to achieve work excellence and ample time off to recharge, refresh and pursue individual passions. We offer an extremely generous benefit package which includes 21 days of vacation, 12 days of sick leave and 14 holidays a year. We are also proud to be the industry leader in offering 8 weeks of fully paid parental leave for qualified employees.
If working in a meaningful and rewarding environment is what you're searching for, and if you have been desiring work life balance, please review the position requirements below.
Position: Staff Attorney Honolulu office. Responsibilities include representation of victims of crime primarily in Family Law, including divorce, divorce modification, paternity, restraining orders, and some guardianship and adoptions. Staff Attorneys also participate community engagement, outreach and education, statewide initiatives, and in and day–to-day oversight of non-attorney staff.
Requirements:
- Member in good standing of the Bar of the State of Hawaii.
- Demonstrable commitment to social justice or experience working with disadvantaged and/or low-income population and survivors of domestic abuse strongly preferred.
- Litigation experience and experience in family law preferred.
- Able to work collaboratively and maintain good working relationships with co-workers.
- Culturally sensitive and able to work well with diverse, low-income populations.
- Organizational skills to manage a busy litigation practice, meet deadlines, and perform multiple tasks with attention to detail.
- Able to work under pressure in an empathetic and professional manner.
Compensation: $43,483 - $54,871 commensurate with experience and qualifications. Benefits package including $150/month student loan repayment, medical and dental insurance, 401K match, life insurance, long term care insurance, long term disability insurance, paid parental leave plan, & extremely generous vacation and sick leave.
To apply, send cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references to jobs@legalaidhawaii.org. No telephone calls please. The Legal Aid Society of Hawaii is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Accountant - Honolulu
The Legal Aid Society of Hawaii, a non-profit law firm, endeavors to provide civil legal services throughout the State of Hawaii to those most in need. Our mission is to address critical legal needs through high quality legal advocacy, outreach and education in the pursuit of fairness and justice. Our team of dedicated advocates come to work every day with a purposeful desire to help and serve our community.
Our organization embraces work life balance by offering our team a structured work week designed to achieve work excellence and ample time off to recharge, refresh and pursue individual passions. We offer an extremely generous benefit package which includes 21 days of vacation, 12 days of sick leave and 14 holidays a year. We are also proud to be the industry leader in offering 8 weeks of fully paid parental leave for qualified employees.
If working in a meaningful and rewarding environment is what you're searching for, and if you have been desiring work life balance, please review the position requirements below.
Position: General Accountant: Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, maintaining accounting journals and general ledger, accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll processing, and assisting with the annual audit. The Accountant reports to the Director of Finance.
Candidates should meet the following minimum job qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting from four-year college or university, or equivalent work experience;
- At least 1-2 years of experience in business accounting. Non-profit experience preferred;
- Strong journal entry and general computer skills including Excel, Word, and accounting software (preferably MIP);
- Ability to work as an effective member of a team, and to manage assignments independently;
- Ability to collaborate and interact with other departments effectively, including handling interactions involving sensitive or complex issues with diplomacy, explanation and/or persuasion.
- Working knowledge of preparing audit schedules.
Starting salary range: 36,764 to $50,443/year commensurate with experience and qualifications. Benefits package includes medical and dental insurance, 401K match, life insurance, long term care insurance, and long term disability insurance, paid parental leave plan, & extremely generous vacation and sick leave.
To apply, send cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references to jobs@legalaidhawaii.org. No telephone calls please. The Legal Aid Society of Hawaii is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
