Staff Attorney – Kaneohe and/or Waianae
The Legal Aid Society of Hawaiʻi is Hawaiʻi’s oldest and largest non-profit public interest law firm with offices statewide. Through its dedicated staff, Legal Aid helps ensure justice and fairness for all by providing civil legal aid to the most vulnerable in our society.
Position Description
The Legal Aid Society of Hawaii is seeking a Staff Attorney for our Oahu “Country Justice” team operating out of our Kaneohe and/or Waianae offices. Responsibilities of this position 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. Staff Attorneys also participate in community engagement, outreach and education, statewide initiatives, development of self-help resources and in and day–to-day oversight of non-attorney staff.
Candidates should meet the following minimum job qualifications:
Compensation: $60,811-$72.926 commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Our generous benefits package is designed to speak to employees’ needs and to support and enhance your lifestyle with an emphasis on quality of life and work-life balance. Full-time work-week hours are 37.50 hours per week.
Benefits include:
Hybrid work schedule may be available; remote and in-office work based on a weekly rotation schedule, subject to program and office needs. Hybrid working conditions are subject to change.
Please submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three (3) professional references to [email protected]. No calls please.
This job posting does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise. The position requirements, duties, and offered benefits are subject to change. The Legal Aid Society of Hawaiʻi is an Equal Opportunity Employer. More information about Legal Aid can be found at www.legalaidhawaii.org.
Position Description
The Legal Aid Society of Hawaii is seeking a Staff Attorney for our Oahu “Country Justice” team operating out of our Kaneohe and/or Waianae offices. Responsibilities of this position 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. Staff Attorneys also participate in community engagement, outreach and education, statewide initiatives, development of self-help resources and in and day–to-day oversight of non-attorney staff.
Candidates should meet the following minimum job qualifications:
- Member in good standing of the Bar of the State of Hawaii are preferred. Applications from highly qualified individuals sitting for the February 2026 bar exam as well as attorneys licensed to practice in another state and eligible to practice in Hawaii under rule 1.16 of the Rules of the Supreme Court of the State of Hawaii will be considered.
- Demonstrable commitment to social justice and experience working with disadvantaged and/or low-income population strongly preferred.
- 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.
- Humility in working with colleagues and clients across the spectrum of diversity, including race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, immigrant status, religious identity, physical and mental disabilities, and/or limited English proficiency.
- Organizational skills to manage a busy practice, meet deadlines, and perform multiple tasks with attention to detail.
- Strong personal work ethic and ability to organize time, manage diverse activities, and meet critical deadlines with minimal supervision.
- Excellent writing, editing, and proof-reading skills, with ability to be detail-oriented.
- 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 drivers license and access to a vehicle to conduct home visits.
Compensation: $60,811-$72.926 commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Our generous benefits package is designed to speak to employees’ needs and to support and enhance your lifestyle with an emphasis on quality of life and work-life balance. Full-time work-week hours are 37.50 hours per week.
Benefits include:
- $150/month Law School Student Loan Repayment
- Two (2) medical insurance providers offering four (4) different plans from which to select, free single coverage, and employer contribution to premiums share for dependents.
- Dental insurance.
- 401(k) plan with employer matching.
- Life Insurance for employees and dependents.
- Free long-term disability insurance.
- Parental leave plan with eight (8) weeks of fully paid leave available after one (1) year of full-time employment.
- Free employee assistance plan - up to six (6) sessions per year also available for household members.
- Paid time off includes twenty-one (21) days of vacation, twelve (12) sick days, one (1) personal day, and fourteen (14) paid holidays annually (fifteen (15) during Election Year).
Hybrid work schedule may be available; remote and in-office work based on a weekly rotation schedule, subject to program and office needs. Hybrid working conditions are subject to change.
Please submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three (3) professional references to [email protected]. No calls please.
This job posting does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise. The position requirements, duties, and offered benefits are subject to change. The Legal Aid Society of Hawaiʻi is an Equal Opportunity Employer. More information about Legal Aid can be found at www.legalaidhawaii.org.
