Employment Opportunities


Intake Paralegal
 
The Legal Aid Society of Hawaii, a non-profit legal service provider, seeks a part-time intake paralegal to assist clients through Legal Aid's centralized hotline which involves screening applicants for eligibility, completing applications, providing legal information and advice under supervision of attorney, and providing referrals. 

Schedule is somewhat flexible, but applicants must be available at least 20 hours per week during regular business hours. 

Some legal experience is preferred, but training will be provided. Law students and recent college graduates are encouraged to apply. All candidates should meet the following minimum requirements:
* Have a college degree or other equivalent experience.
* Ability to work with low-income and disadvantaged populations;
* Strong oral communication skills;
* Ability to troubleshoot and resolve problems.
* Familiarity with Microsoft Office and proficiency with a computer.


Compensation $14.51/hour - $18.54/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.  ​

Staff Attorney Honolulu – Fair Housing

The Legal Aid Society of Hawaii, a non-profit law firm, seeks a Staff Attorney for our Honolulu office.  Responsibilities include client representation primarily in the area of Fair Housing Enforcement.  Staff Attorneys also participate community engagement, outreach and education, statewide initiatives, and in and day–to-day supervision 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, 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. 
- 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:  $42,630 – $53,795 commensurate with experience and qualifications. Benefits package including HSBA dues, $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.

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

Staff Attorney – Kona, Hawaii

The Legal Aid Society of Hawaii, a non-profit law firm, seek applicants for a Staff Attorney in our Kona office.  Responsibilities include client representation primarily 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:
- 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:  $42,630 – $53,795 commensurate with experience and qualifications. Benefits package including HSBA dues, $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.

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
 
 Managing Attorney – Kona, Hawai‘i
 
The Legal Aid Society of Hawaii, a non-profit law firm, seek applicants for a Managing Attorney its Kona office.  Responsibilities include the practice of law and supervision of attorney and paralegal staff who provide assistance to clients in West Hawai‘i in the areas of family law, housing, consumer protection, and public assistance as well as project management and oversight on federal, state and foundation grants.  The Managing Attorney will also participate in community engagement, outreach and education, statewide initiatives, ensuring administrative compliance, and participation in overall program management as a member of the statewide management team. 
 
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.
- Supervisory and/or management experience required.
- At least five (5) years of litigation experience and at least three (3) years of practice in family law, strongly preferred.
- Project management or experience implementing grants 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.
- Must have access to a car and ability to travel to various parts of Hawai‘i Island.
 
Compensation:  $53,842 – $70,000 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. 

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

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.
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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:  $42,630 - $53,795 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. 

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