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.
MEDICAL LEGAL PARTNERSHIP – OUTREACH SPECIALIST FULL TIME
Legal Aid Society of Hawaii, seeks a full-time Outreach Specialist to conduct intake, provide legal assistance & conduct legal education at a variety of locations in West Hawaii in relation to the creation of a medical legal partnership. Medical-legal partnerships embed lawyers as specialists in health care settings. Medical Legal Partnerships provide legal staff to consult with clinical and non-clinical staff about system and policy barriers to care, and to aid patients in resolving legal issues that impact the social determinants of health. These partnerships leverage legal expertise to advance practices that lead to safer and healthier environments. Legal subject matter may includes public assistance benefits (social security, general assistance and SNAP/food stamps), domestic violence, education, health care, housing law, family law & consumer protection. An ideal candidate would demonstrate commitment to the needs of underprivileged communities. This position would provide excellent experience for anyone who is interested in careers in the legal, medical, or public health fields. Position available immediately and is located in Kona office.
All candidates should meet the following minimum requirements:
Compensation: $15.90 - $21.65 per hour commensurate with experience and qualifications. Medical and Dental insurance provided. Benefits package includes medical and dental insurance, 401K with employer matching contribution, life insurance, long term care insurance, long term disability insurance, & generous vacation and sick leave.
To apply, please submit 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.
ACCOUNTING CLERK - FULL TIME
Do you have basic accounting skills and a strong desire to work for a nonprofit that is providing vital services for those who desperately need help? Then the Legal Aid Society of Hawaii may be just the place for you!
We are seeking a full-time (37.5 hrs/week) Accounting Clerk to join our team. Duties are primarily accounting and administrative support within the accounting department. Primary responsibility for bank account reconciliation, but duties also include assistance with journal entries, processing of accounts payable transactions, accounts receivable processing, and payroll as well as daily bank visits for deposits and related matters. The Accounting Clerk will also provide accounting and clerical assistance related to fundraising activities including maintenance of fundraising database and donation collection.
Education, Training and or Experience
*Must possess, at minimum, an Associate’s degree or equivalent from two-year College or technical school.
* Strong computer skills including Excel and Word required. Accounting software experience a plus.
* At least 1-2 years of experience in business accounting and non-profit experience strongly preferred;
* Ability to work as an effective member of a team, and to manage assignments independently required;
* Ability to collaborate and interact with other departments effectively, including handling interactions involving sensitive or complex issues with diplomacy, explanation and/or persuasion.
Compensation: $13.71 - $16.45 commensurate with experience and qualifications. Benefits package including, extremely generous vacation and sick leave policy, medical and dental insurance, 401K with employer matching contribution, life insurance, long term care insurance, and long term disability insurance.
Please submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references to jobs@legalaidhawaii.org. No Calls Please. The Legal Aid Society of Hawaii is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Legal Aid Society of Hawaii, seeks a full-time Outreach Specialist to conduct intake, provide legal assistance & conduct legal education at a variety of locations in West Hawaii in relation to the creation of a medical legal partnership. Medical-legal partnerships embed lawyers as specialists in health care settings. Medical Legal Partnerships provide legal staff to consult with clinical and non-clinical staff about system and policy barriers to care, and to aid patients in resolving legal issues that impact the social determinants of health. These partnerships leverage legal expertise to advance practices that lead to safer and healthier environments. Legal subject matter may includes public assistance benefits (social security, general assistance and SNAP/food stamps), domestic violence, education, health care, housing law, family law & consumer protection. An ideal candidate would demonstrate commitment to the needs of underprivileged communities. This position would provide excellent experience for anyone who is interested in careers in the legal, medical, or public health fields. Position available immediately and is located in Kona office.
All candidates should meet the following minimum requirements:
- Associates degree or equivalent from two-year College or technical school or equivalent experience required;
- Paralegal Experience preferred;
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively with seniors and diverse low-income and disadvantaged populations strongly preferred;
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office and strong computer skills required;
- Access to an automobile on a daily basis required;
- Must be or, soon after hiring become, a notary;
- Able to work under pressure in an empathetic and professional manner.
- If not already knowledgeable in the area of law, an ability & willingness to learn; and
- Ability to manage a busy practice, meet deadlines, and perform multiple tasks with attention to detail.
- Ability to work collaboratively and maintain good working relationships in small office
- Able to travel interisland, have driver’s license, and access to a car.
Compensation: $15.90 - $21.65 per hour commensurate with experience and qualifications. Medical and Dental insurance provided. Benefits package includes medical and dental insurance, 401K with employer matching contribution, life insurance, long term care insurance, long term disability insurance, & generous vacation and sick leave.
To apply, please submit 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.
ACCOUNTING CLERK - FULL TIME
Do you have basic accounting skills and a strong desire to work for a nonprofit that is providing vital services for those who desperately need help? Then the Legal Aid Society of Hawaii may be just the place for you!
We are seeking a full-time (37.5 hrs/week) Accounting Clerk to join our team. Duties are primarily accounting and administrative support within the accounting department. Primary responsibility for bank account reconciliation, but duties also include assistance with journal entries, processing of accounts payable transactions, accounts receivable processing, and payroll as well as daily bank visits for deposits and related matters. The Accounting Clerk will also provide accounting and clerical assistance related to fundraising activities including maintenance of fundraising database and donation collection.
Education, Training and or Experience
*Must possess, at minimum, an Associate’s degree or equivalent from two-year College or technical school.
* Strong computer skills including Excel and Word required. Accounting software experience a plus.
* At least 1-2 years of experience in business accounting and non-profit experience strongly preferred;
* Ability to work as an effective member of a team, and to manage assignments independently required;
* Ability to collaborate and interact with other departments effectively, including handling interactions involving sensitive or complex issues with diplomacy, explanation and/or persuasion.
Compensation: $13.71 - $16.45 commensurate with experience and qualifications. Benefits package including, extremely generous vacation and sick leave policy, medical and dental insurance, 401K with employer matching contribution, life insurance, long term care insurance, and long term disability insurance.
Please submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references to jobs@legalaidhawaii.org. No Calls Please. The Legal Aid Society of Hawaii is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
