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 – Wailuku, Maui
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 provide essential legal services addressing 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 serving Maui County. Responsibilities include client representation in Family Law, (including divorce, divorce modification, paternity, restraining orders, child abuse and neglect and some guardianship and adoptions), Public Assistance Benefits, Housing and & Consumer Protection, & Seniors Legal services. Staff Attorneys also participate in 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. More information about Legal Aid can be found at www.legalaidhawaii.org
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 provide essential legal services addressing 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 serving Maui County. Responsibilities include client representation in Family Law, (including divorce, divorce modification, paternity, restraining orders, child abuse and neglect and some guardianship and adoptions), Public Assistance Benefits, Housing and & Consumer Protection, & Seniors Legal services. Staff Attorneys also participate in 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.
- Litigation experience preferred.
- Demonstrable commitment to social justice or experience working with disadvantaged and/or low-income population and survivors of domestic abuse strongly 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. More information about Legal Aid can be found at www.legalaidhawaii.org
Housing Discrimination Test Coordinator - 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. 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.
All candidates should meet the following minimum requirements:
Compensation: $17.50 - $23.42 per hour, commensurate with experience and qualifications. Benefits package includes, medical and dental insurance, 401K match, life insurance, long term care insurance, 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.
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. More information about Legal Aid can be found at www.legalaidhawaii.org
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.
All candidates should meet the following minimum 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 beneficial, but not required
- Knowledge of housing discrimination helpful, but not required. Legal Aid is willing to train.
Compensation: $17.50 - $23.42 per hour, commensurate with experience and qualifications. Benefits package includes, medical and dental insurance, 401K match, life insurance, long term care insurance, 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.
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. More information about Legal Aid can be found at www.legalaidhawaii.org
Paralegal– Housing and Consumer, 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 provide essential legal services addressing 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: Paralegal – Housing and Consumer. Responsibilities include providing legal services in housing and consumer issues with supervision of licensed attorneys. Legal services include, but are not limited to, eviction defense, housing counseling, foreclosure, consumer debt and bankruptcy.
All candidates should meet the following minimum requirements:
Compensation: $17.50 – $23.42 per hour, commensurate with experience and qualifications. Benefits package includes, medical and dental insurance, 401K match, life insurance, long term care insurance, 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.
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. More information about Legal Aid can be found at www.legalaidhawaii.org
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 provide essential legal services addressing 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: Paralegal – Housing and Consumer. Responsibilities include providing legal services in housing and consumer issues with supervision of licensed attorneys. Legal services include, but are not limited to, eviction defense, housing counseling, foreclosure, consumer debt and bankruptcy.
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 required;
- Must be willing to take HUD Housing Certification examination;
- 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
Compensation: $17.50 – $23.42 per hour, commensurate with experience and qualifications. Benefits package includes, medical and dental insurance, 401K match, life insurance, long term care insurance, 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.
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. More information about Legal Aid can be found at www.legalaidhawaii.org
