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 – KAUAI 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. 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: Responsibilities include client representation primarily related to Family Law, Housing, Consumer Protection and Public Assistance Benefits. Staff Attorneys also participate community engagement, outreach and education, statewide initiatives, and in and day-to-day supervision of non-attorney staff.
Requirements:
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 an industry leader offering 8 weeks of fully paid parental leave for qualified employees.
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.
INTAKE ATTORNEY
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.
IMMIGRATION LAW FELLOW
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. 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: Responsibilities include client representation for immigration, primarily focused on representing victims of crime or domestic violence. The Fellow will also participate community engagement, outreach and education, statewide initiatives, and in day-to-day supervision of non-attorney staff. This is a two-year position, but there may be other opportunities to continue to work with Legal Aid in a different capacity after the end of the fellowship. The position is available as of October 1, 2019.
Requirements:
Compensation: $46,615 – 49,365 commensurate with experience and qualifications. Benefits include HSBA dues, $150/month law school loan repayment, medical and dental insurance, 401K with employer 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 an industry leader offering 8 weeks of fully paid parental leave for qualified employees. More information about Legal Aid can be found at www.legalaidhawaii.org
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 CONTENT DEVELOPER
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: Legal Content Developer 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. 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:
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. 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: Responsibilities include client representation primarily related to Family Law, Housing, Consumer Protection and Public Assistance Benefits. Staff Attorneys also participate community engagement, outreach and education, statewide initiatives, and in and day-to-day supervision of non-attorney staff.
Requirements:
- Graduate of an ABA accredited law school.
- Member in good standing of the Bar of the State of Hawaii or ability to take the next bar.
- 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.
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 an industry leader offering 8 weeks of fully paid parental leave for qualified employees.
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.
INTAKE ATTORNEY
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.
IMMIGRATION LAW FELLOW
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. 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: Responsibilities include client representation for immigration, primarily focused on representing victims of crime or domestic violence. The Fellow will also participate community engagement, outreach and education, statewide initiatives, and in day-to-day supervision of non-attorney staff. This is a two-year position, but there may be other opportunities to continue to work with Legal Aid in a different capacity after the end of the fellowship. The position is available as of October 1, 2019.
Requirements:
- Graduate of an ABA accredited law school.
- Member in good standing of the Bar of the State of Hawaii or ability to take the next bar examination.
- 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.
- Fluency in writing and speaking a language other than English is preferred, but not required.
Compensation: $46,615 – 49,365 commensurate with experience and qualifications. Benefits include HSBA dues, $150/month law school loan repayment, medical and dental insurance, 401K with employer 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 an industry leader offering 8 weeks of fully paid parental leave for qualified employees. More information about Legal Aid can be found at www.legalaidhawaii.org
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 CONTENT DEVELOPER
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: Legal Content Developer 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. 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:
- Graduate of ABA Accredited Law School, or a combination of a Bachelor’s degree in English, Journalism or related field and at least three 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.
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.
