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.
IMMIGRATION PARALEGAL- HIJC
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: Paralegal for Hawaii Immigrant Justice Center, located in Honolulu. Responsibilities include assisting clients, primarily victims of crime or domestic violence, with immigration matters under the supervision of an attorney. Paralegals also participate in community engagement, outreach and education.
Requirements:
Compensation: $16.69 - $22.74/hr., commensurate with experience and qualifications. Benefits other than highlighted above include medical and dental insurance, 401K match, life insurance, company paid long term care insurance, and long term disability insurance.
Please submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references by responding to this posting.
To apply, send 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.
INTAKE ATTORNEY - 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. Our generous benefit package includes paid vacation and sick leave in addition to a 401K with employer match. 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: Part-time Intake Attorney to assist clients through Legal Aid's centralized hotline. Duties include screening applicants for eligibility, completing applications, providing legal information legal advice, and referrals. Intake Attorney also provide support and supervision to intake paralegals. Schedule is somewhat flexible, but applicants must be available at least 20 hours per week during regular business hours.
Requirements:
Compensation: $21.31 – $27.44/HR commensurate with experience and qualifications. Benefits other than highlighted above include HSBA dues, $150/month student loan repayment, medical and dental insurance, 401K match, life insurance, company paid 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.
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT– Immigration and Public Benefits Unit
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. 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: Full-Time Administrative Assistant. Duties include reception desk staffing, providing administrative support to management & staff, including but not limited to legal case file creation and organization, drafting of simple correspondence, processing of closed case files and maintaining case storage records, photocopying, postage, notarization and filing.
Requirements:
Compensation: $14.39 - $17.27/hour commensurate with experience. Benefits include medical and dental insurance, 401K retirement plan, Flex spending plan, long term care insurance and generous paid vacation and sick leave.
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.
HOUSING DISCRIMINATION TEST COORDINATOR
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. 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: Housing Discrimination Test Coordinator – Responsibilities include investigation of housing discrimination; tester recruitment, training, and coordination; preparation of reports and maintain test files. Attention to detail and organization skills a must. Must have ability to work successfully with others. Interest in civil rights a plus.
Requirements:
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.
COMMUNICATION SPECIALIST
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.
Position: Communication Specialist based in Honolulu Office. Responsibilities include writing, developing, editing and coordinating creation of legal information material to help people avoid or resolve legal problems in plain language as part of national pilot program. Materials will be developed or revised in family, housing, consumer, public benefits, elder law, and immigration law materials for external publication, website, brochures and trainings.
Requirements:
Compensation: $38,603 - $52,966 commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Benefits include medical and dental insurance, 401K match, life insurance, company paid long term care insurance, and long term disability insurance. 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, 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.
VOLUNTEER MANAGER
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.
Position: Volunteer Manager based in Honolulu Office. The Volunteer Manager recruits, supports and manages all volunteers, including attorney and non-attorney volunteers, and will partner with access to justice entities and programs on pro bono attorney engagement. The Volunteer Manager will also assist in the coordination of special events aimed at recruiting and building relationships with volunteers.
Requirements:
Compensation: $46,615 - $57,615 commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Benefits include medical and dental insurance, 401K match, life insurance, company paid long term care insurance, and long term disability insurance. 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, 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.
STAFF ATTORNEY (Family Law) - 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.
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:
Compensation: $43,483 - $54,871 commensurate with experience and qualifications. Benefits package including $150/month law school student loan repayment, medical and dental insurance, 401K match, life insurance, long term care insurance, and long term disability insurance. 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 paid time off 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, 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.
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: Paralegal for Hawaii Immigrant Justice Center, located in Honolulu. Responsibilities include assisting clients, primarily victims of crime or domestic violence, with immigration matters under the supervision of an attorney. Paralegals also participate in community engagement, outreach and education.
Requirements:
- Associates degree or equivalent from two-year College or technical school or equivalent experience required
- Experience in case/client management strongly preferred.
- Familiarity with local community needs strongly preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse low-income and disadvantaged populations strongly preferred.
- Able to work under pressure in an empathetic and professional manner.
- Ability to manage a busy practice, work independently, meet deadlines, and perform multiple tasks with attention to detail.
- Ability to work collaboratively and maintain good working relationships with fellow team members.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office and strong computer skills required.
- Paralegal experience strongly preferred.
- Fluency in writing and speaking a language other than English is preferred, but not required.
Compensation: $16.69 - $22.74/hr., commensurate with experience and qualifications. Benefits other than highlighted above include medical and dental insurance, 401K match, life insurance, company paid long term care insurance, and long term disability insurance.
Please submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references by responding to this posting.
To apply, send 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.
INTAKE ATTORNEY - 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. Our generous benefit package includes paid vacation and sick leave in addition to a 401K with employer match. 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: Part-time Intake Attorney to assist clients through Legal Aid's centralized hotline. Duties include screening applicants for eligibility, completing applications, providing legal information legal advice, and referrals. Intake Attorney also provide support and supervision to intake paralegals. Schedule is somewhat flexible, but applicants must be available at least 20 hours per week during regular business hours.
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, or issues affecting low-income populations required.
- Litigation experience and experience in one or more of the legal areas listed above preferred.
- Able to work collaboratively and maintain good working relationships in small office.
- Culturally sensitive and able to work well with diverse, low-income populations.
- Able 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: $21.31 – $27.44/HR commensurate with experience and qualifications. Benefits other than highlighted above include HSBA dues, $150/month student loan repayment, medical and dental insurance, 401K match, life insurance, company paid 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.
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT– Immigration and Public Benefits Unit
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. 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: Full-Time Administrative Assistant. Duties include reception desk staffing, providing administrative support to management & staff, including but not limited to legal case file creation and organization, drafting of simple correspondence, processing of closed case files and maintaining case storage records, photocopying, postage, notarization and filing.
Requirements:
- Strong “customer service” skills and ability to interact compassionately with differently-abled individuals. Able to engage with people from diverse ethnic, linguistic, and socioeconomic strata.
- Associate’s degree or equivalent from two-year College or technical school or equivalent experience.
- Computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, & PowerPoint).
- Strong oral communication skills.
- Ability to organize and manage multiple responsibilities a must.
- Must be punctual and reliable.
- Ability to work directly and collaboratively with diverse persons and programs found in a multi-faceted agency and community.
- Certified notary public or able to take and pass notary exam a plus.
Compensation: $14.39 - $17.27/hour commensurate with experience. Benefits include medical and dental insurance, 401K retirement plan, Flex spending plan, long term care insurance and generous paid vacation and sick leave.
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.
HOUSING DISCRIMINATION TEST COORDINATOR
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. 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: Housing Discrimination Test Coordinator – Responsibilities include investigation of housing discrimination; tester recruitment, training, and coordination; preparation of reports and maintain test files. Attention to detail and organization skills a must. Must have ability to work successfully with others. Interest in civil rights a plus.
Requirements:
- Associates degree or equivalent from two-year College or technical school or equivalent experience required. Undergraduate degree preferred.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and basic computer proficiency.
- Ability to work directly and collaboratively with diverse persons and programs found in a multi-faceted agency and community.
- Experience working to support and recruit volunteers and knowledge of housing discrimination helpful. Legal Aid is willing to train.
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.
COMMUNICATION SPECIALIST
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.
Position: Communication Specialist based in Honolulu Office. Responsibilities include writing, developing, editing and coordinating creation of legal information material to help people avoid or resolve legal problems in plain language as part of national pilot program. Materials will be developed or revised in family, housing, consumer, public benefits, elder law, and immigration law materials for external publication, website, brochures and trainings.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Communications, English, Journalism or related field and at least two years of experience writing and developing content for websites, brochures and/or training required.
- Strong writing and editing skills required.
- Graphic design experience or knowledge preferred.
- Demonstrable commitment to social justice or experience working with disadvantaged and/or low-income population, or issues affecting low-income populations required.
- Experience or knowledge in working with survivors of domestic violence preferred.
- Able to work collaboratively and maintain good working relationships.
- Culturally sensitive and able to work well with diverse, low-income populations.
- Able to meet deadlines, and perform multiple tasks with attention to detail.
- Able to work under pressure in an empathetic and professional manner.
Compensation: $38,603 - $52,966 commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Benefits include medical and dental insurance, 401K match, life insurance, company paid long term care insurance, and long term disability insurance. 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, 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.
VOLUNTEER MANAGER
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.
Position: Volunteer Manager based in Honolulu Office. The Volunteer Manager recruits, supports and manages all volunteers, including attorney and non-attorney volunteers, and will partner with access to justice entities and programs on pro bono attorney engagement. The Volunteer Manager will also assist in the coordination of special events aimed at recruiting and building relationships with volunteers.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Public Relations, Non-Profit Management or other relevant educational experience.
- Have at least three years of experience in volunteer coordination or equivalent experience.
- Demonstrable commitment to social justice or experience working with disadvantaged and/or low-income population, or issues affecting low-income populations required.
- Able to work collaboratively and maintain good working relationships.
- Culturally sensitive and able to work well with diverse, low-income populations.
- Able to meet deadlines, and perform multiple tasks with attention to detail.
- Able to work under pressure in an empathetic and professional manner.
Compensation: $46,615 - $57,615 commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Benefits include medical and dental insurance, 401K match, life insurance, company paid long term care insurance, and long term disability insurance. 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, 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.
STAFF ATTORNEY (Family Law) - 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.
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 law school student loan repayment, medical and dental insurance, 401K match, life insurance, long term care insurance, and long term disability insurance. 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 paid time off 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, 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.
