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.
Managing Attorney – Kona, Hawai‘i
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:
Compensation: $66,188 - $75,950 commensurate with experience and qualifications. Benefits package includes $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. Paid time off includes 21 days of vacation, 12 sick days, one personal day and 14 paid holidays annually.
Due to the pandemic, this position is currently hybrid; remote and in-office work based on a weekly rotation schedule. Hybrid working condition is subject to change.
Please submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references to jobs@legalaidhawaii.org. No Calls Please.
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.
- Must be able to work collaboratively and maintain good working relationships with a small diverse team.
- Must be culturally sensitive and able to work well with diverse, low-income and disadvantaged populations with compassion and understanding.
- 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: $66,188 - $75,950 commensurate with experience and qualifications. Benefits package includes $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. Paid time off includes 21 days of vacation, 12 sick days, one personal day and 14 paid holidays annually.
Due to the pandemic, this position is currently hybrid; remote and in-office work based on a weekly rotation schedule. Hybrid working condition is subject to change.
Please submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references to jobs@legalaidhawaii.org. No Calls Please.
Staff Attorney – Elder Law/Kupuna Legal Aid Services, Honolulu Office
The Staff Attorney will work with our Kupuna Legal Aid Services team with the primary responsibility of providing legal services to seniors and conducting outreach and education on legal issues affecting seniors. Legal services include, but are not limited to, assistance with advance health care directives, powers of attorney, wills, Medicare, public assistance benefits, housing, guardianships, family law and consumer debt. The attorney will participate in statewide initiatives, interactions with State, Federal and local agencies, day to day oversight of non-attorney staff and coordination with elder paralegals working in Legal Aid offices across Hawaii.
Requirements:
Compensation: $50,000 - $60,531 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. 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.
Due to the pandemic, position is currently hybrid; remote and in-office work based on a weekly rotation schedule. Hybrid working condition is subject to change.
Please submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references to jobs@legalaidhawaii.org. No Calls Please.
The Staff Attorney will work with our Kupuna Legal Aid Services team with the primary responsibility of providing legal services to seniors and conducting outreach and education on legal issues affecting seniors. Legal services include, but are not limited to, assistance with advance health care directives, powers of attorney, wills, Medicare, public assistance benefits, housing, guardianships, family law and consumer debt. The attorney will participate in statewide initiatives, interactions with State, Federal and local agencies, day to day oversight of non-attorney staff and coordination with elder paralegals working in Legal Aid offices across Hawaii.
Requirements:
- Member in good standing of the Bar of the State of Hawaii. Applications from highly qualified individuals scheduled to take the July 2022 bar exam will be considered.
- Demonstrable commitment to social justice and experience working with seniors, disabled or and/or low-income population strongly preferred.
- Estate planning or elder law experience preferred. Guardianship or other Family Law experience is a plus, but not required.
- Desire to develop litigation skills or litigation experience strongly preferred.
- Able to work collaboratively and maintain good working relationships with diverse team of 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.
- Basic computer skills required. Familiarity with Microsoft Office program (Word, Excel, SharePoint, Teams), strongly preferred.
- Must have valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle for home visits and outreach to various parts of ‘Oahu.
Compensation: $50,000 - $60,531 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. 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.
Due to the pandemic, position is currently hybrid; remote and in-office work based on a weekly rotation schedule. Hybrid working condition is subject to change.
Please submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references to jobs@legalaidhawaii.org. No Calls Please.
Paralegal – Kona Office
Responsibilities include providing legal services and conducting outreach and education. Legal services include, but are not limited to, assistance with advance health care directives, powers of attorney for financial decisions, wills, Medicare, public assistance benefits, housing, guardianships, family law and consumer debt as well as grant reporting and file management to ensure compliance with Legal Aid’s funders.
All candidates should meet the following minimum requirements:
Compensation: $17.89 - $23.89 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.
Due to the pandemic, position is currently hybrid; remote and in-office work in consultation with Managing Attorney. Hybrid working condition is subject to change.
Please submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references to jobs@legalaidhawaii.org. No Calls Please.
Responsibilities include providing legal services and conducting outreach and education. Legal services include, but are not limited to, assistance with advance health care directives, powers of attorney for financial decisions, wills, Medicare, public assistance benefits, housing, guardianships, family law and consumer debt as well as grant reporting and file management to ensure compliance with Legal Aid’s funders.
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 on a daily basis required.
- 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 and willingness to learn.
- 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: $17.89 - $23.89 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.
Due to the pandemic, position is currently hybrid; remote and in-office work in consultation with Managing Attorney. Hybrid working condition is subject to change.
Please submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references to jobs@legalaidhawaii.org. No Calls Please.
Paralegal – Lanai, Part-Time, 20 Hours Per Week
Responsibilities include client assistance in Family Law, (including divorce, divorce modification, paternity, restraining orders, and some guardianship and adoptions), Public Assistance Benefits, Housing and Consumer Protection, & Seniors Legal services and community outreach.
Requirements:
Compensation: $17.85-$23.89 per hour, commensurate with experience and qualifications. Benefits include medical and dental insurance, 401K retirement plan, Flex spending plan, long term care insurance; vacation accrual of 7 hours per month and sick leave accrual of 4 hours per month.
To apply, please submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references to jobs@legalaidhawaii.org. No Calls Please.
Responsibilities include client assistance in Family Law, (including divorce, divorce modification, paternity, restraining orders, and some guardianship and adoptions), Public Assistance Benefits, Housing and Consumer Protection, & Seniors Legal services and community outreach.
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 who are located off-island.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office and strong computer skills required.
- Paralegal experience preferred.
- Must have valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle for travel to various parts of Lanai.
Compensation: $17.85-$23.89 per hour, commensurate with experience and qualifications. Benefits include medical and dental insurance, 401K retirement plan, Flex spending plan, long term care insurance; vacation accrual of 7 hours per month and sick leave accrual of 4 hours per month.
To apply, please submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references to jobs@legalaidhawaii.org. No Calls Please.
