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: Staff Attorney in our Kauai office. 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. 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.
Managing Attorney – Hilo
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 benefits 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: Managing Attorney for its Hilo office.
Responsibilities include the practice of law and supervision of attorney and paralegal staff who provide assistance to clients in Hilo, Hawaii 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: $63,000 – $72,291 commensurate with experience and qualifications. Benefits other than those 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.
General Paralegal Full Time - Hilo
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. 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.
The Legal Aid Society of Hawaii seeks Full-Time (37.5 hours per week) Social Security Paralegal for its Hilo office. Primary responsibilities include assisting clients with Family Law, Housing, Consumer Protection, Public Assistance Benefits, and Senior's issues under the supervision of an attorney. Paralegals also participate in community engagement, outreach and education.
Requirements:
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.
STAFF ATTORNEY – CONSUMER & HOUSING – 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.
Position: Staff Attorney in our Consumer & Housing unit in the Honolulu office. Responsibilities include client representation primarily related to Housing and Consumer Protection. 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. 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.
MEDICAL LEGAL 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.
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: Medical Legal Fellow based in the Hilo Office. The fellow will assess opportunities for a new medical legal partnership in East Hawai‘i Island and to create the partnership. The fellow will also conduct intake, provide legal assistance & conduct legal education in relation to the creation of the partnership as well as to gain necessary legal skills for providing comprehensive legal services.
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 include 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 (especially rural communities) and have some familiarity with medical legal partnerships, domestic violence and substance abuse. This is a one-year position, but there may be other opportunities to continue to work with Legal Aid after the end of the fellowship.
Requirements:
Please submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references by responding to this posting.
The Legal Aid Society of Hawaii is an Equal Opportunity Employer. No phone calls please.
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.
Community Engagement Paralegal - 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. If working in a meaningful and rewarding environment is what you're searching for please review the position requirements below.
Position: Community Engagement Paralegal - Honolulu
The Legal Aid Society of Hawaii seeks Full-Time (37.5 hours per week) Community Engagement Paralegal for its Honolulu office. Primary responsibilities include working on a new project based in Waimanalo to assist children in receiving access to public benefits and special education and providing intake and screening of clients referred to program from partner organizations for legal needs. Areas of practice may also include Family Law, Housing, Consumer Protection, Public Assistance Benefits, and Senior's issues under the supervision of an attorney. Paralegals also participate in community engagement, outreach and education.
Position available as of October 1, 2019.
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. More information about Legal Aid can be found at www.legalaidhawaii.org
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. More information about Legal Aid can be found at www.legalaidhawaii.org. No telephone calls please.
IMMIGRATION LAW FELLOW – LEGAL AID SOCIETY OF HAWAII, IMMIGRANT JUSTICE CENTER, 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. 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: Immigration Law Fellow in the Legal Aid Society of Hawaii’s Immigrant Justice Center. 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:
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.
IMMIGRATION PARALEGAL – LEGAL AID SOCIETY OF HAWAII, IMMIGRANT JUSTICE CENTER, 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. 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: IMMIGRATION PARALEGAL – LEGAL AID SOCIETY OF HAWAII, IMMIGRANT JUSTICE CENTER. The Legal Aid Society of Hawaii seeks Full-Time (37.5 hours per week) Paralegal for its 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:
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.
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: Staff Attorney in our Kauai office. 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. 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.
Managing Attorney – Hilo
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 benefits 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: Managing Attorney for its Hilo office.
Responsibilities include the practice of law and supervision of attorney and paralegal staff who provide assistance to clients in Hilo, Hawaii 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: $63,000 – $72,291 commensurate with experience and qualifications. Benefits other than those 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.
General Paralegal Full Time - Hilo
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. 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.
The Legal Aid Society of Hawaii seeks Full-Time (37.5 hours per week) Social Security Paralegal for its Hilo office. Primary responsibilities include assisting clients with Family Law, Housing, Consumer Protection, Public Assistance Benefits, and Senior's issues 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 or experience in medical field strongly preferred.
- Familiarity with state financial assistance (General Assistance, Aid to the Blind & Disabled) and/or Social Security Benefits strongly preferred.
- Experience working with individuals with physical and mental disabilities strongly preferred.
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.
STAFF ATTORNEY – CONSUMER & HOUSING – 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.
Position: Staff Attorney in our Consumer & Housing unit in the Honolulu office. Responsibilities include client representation primarily related to Housing and Consumer Protection. 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.
- 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. 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.
MEDICAL LEGAL 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.
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: Medical Legal Fellow based in the Hilo Office. The fellow will assess opportunities for a new medical legal partnership in East Hawai‘i Island and to create the partnership. The fellow will also conduct intake, provide legal assistance & conduct legal education in relation to the creation of the partnership as well as to gain necessary legal skills for providing comprehensive legal services.
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 include 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 (especially rural communities) and have some familiarity with medical legal partnerships, domestic violence and substance abuse. This is a one-year position, but there may be other opportunities to continue to work with Legal Aid after the end of the fellowship.
Requirements:
- 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.
- Able to travel inter island, have driver’s license, and access to a car.
Please submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references by responding to this posting.
The Legal Aid Society of Hawaii is an Equal Opportunity Employer. No phone calls please.
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.
Community Engagement Paralegal - 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. If working in a meaningful and rewarding environment is what you're searching for please review the position requirements below.
Position: Community Engagement Paralegal - Honolulu
The Legal Aid Society of Hawaii seeks Full-Time (37.5 hours per week) Community Engagement Paralegal for its Honolulu office. Primary responsibilities include working on a new project based in Waimanalo to assist children in receiving access to public benefits and special education and providing intake and screening of clients referred to program from partner organizations for legal needs. Areas of practice may also include Family Law, Housing, Consumer Protection, Public Assistance Benefits, and Senior's issues under the supervision of an attorney. Paralegals also participate in community engagement, outreach and education.
Position available as of October 1, 2019.
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 or experience in medical field strongly preferred.
- Familiarity with state and federal financial assistance (General Assistance, Aid to the Blind & Disabled) and/or Social Security Benefits preferred.
- Experience working with individuals with physical and mental disabilities preferred.
- Must have access to car and ability to travel throughout Oahu.
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
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. More information about Legal Aid can be found at www.legalaidhawaii.org. No telephone calls please.
IMMIGRATION LAW FELLOW – LEGAL AID SOCIETY OF HAWAII, IMMIGRANT JUSTICE CENTER, 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. 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: Immigration Law Fellow in the Legal Aid Society of Hawaii’s Immigrant Justice Center. 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.
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.
IMMIGRATION PARALEGAL – LEGAL AID SOCIETY OF HAWAII, IMMIGRANT JUSTICE CENTER, 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. 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: IMMIGRATION PARALEGAL – LEGAL AID SOCIETY OF HAWAII, IMMIGRANT JUSTICE CENTER. The Legal Aid Society of Hawaii seeks Full-Time (37.5 hours per week) Paralegal for its 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.
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.
