Staff Attorney – Disaster Legal Assistance
We are seeking a Staff Attorney to provide disaster legal services related to the 2023 wildfires on Maui Island. The Staff Attorney will work with a newly formed Disaster Legal Services Unit, which may include a non-attorney coordinator, paralegal, and intake staff. The Staff Attorney will also work with other Legal Aid staff, volunteers, and contractors to provide disaster legal services.
Primary duties are to provide legal services to wildfire survivors, including, but not limited to, assistance with client representation in the following areas:
The Staff Attorney will also participate in community engagement and partnership building, staffing “Disaster Recovery Centers” and community hubs, development of self-help materials, outreach and education, and day–to–day oversight of non-attorney staff. Staff attorneys may also assist in supervising law students and pro bono volunteers.
The Staff Attorney will also assist the Executive Director and Deputy Director in implementing the legal services component of the existing statewide disaster preparedness/response plan which includes coordination with key national and local partners; provide outreach and training to key stakeholders about legal services to disaster victims; and oversee recruitment and training of statewide pro bono attorneys who can assist low-income and disadvantaged individuals in the event of a disaster. This position must be performed from the State of Hawai‘i.
Requirements:
Compensation: $56,223 - $78,767 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.
Benefits include:
This position is currently a hybrid of 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.
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.
Primary duties are to provide legal services to wildfire survivors, including, but not limited to, assistance with client representation in the following areas:
- Landlord tenant problems,
- Mortgage and homeownership issues.
- FEMA, SBA, and other public assistance financial benefits, including SNAP and Unemployment
- Home repair contracts and property insurance claims
- Price gouging, scams, or identity theft
- Disability-related access to federal, state, and local disaster programs
- Vital documents replacement.
The Staff Attorney will also participate in community engagement and partnership building, staffing “Disaster Recovery Centers” and community hubs, development of self-help materials, outreach and education, and day–to–day oversight of non-attorney staff. Staff attorneys may also assist in supervising law students and pro bono volunteers.
The Staff Attorney will also assist the Executive Director and Deputy Director in implementing the legal services component of the existing statewide disaster preparedness/response plan which includes coordination with key national and local partners; provide outreach and training to key stakeholders about legal services to disaster victims; and oversee recruitment and training of statewide pro bono attorneys who can assist low-income and disadvantaged individuals in the event of a disaster. This position must be performed from the State of Hawai‘i.
Requirements:
- Member in good standing of Hawaiʻi State Bar Association preferred. Applications from highly qualified individuals who have taken the July 2023 bar exam, as well as attorneys licensed to practice in another state and eligible to practice in Hawaii under Hawaiʻi Rules of Professional Conduct rule 1.16 will also be considered.
- Demonstrable commitment to social justice or experience working with disadvantaged and/or low-income populations, or issues affecting low-income populations required.
- Experience in Disaster Legal Services is a plus, but not required.
- Community ties to Maui highly preferred.
- Project management and coordination preferred.
- Project management or experience implementing grants preferred.
- Must be able to work collaboratively and maintain good working relationships with a small diverse team.
- 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, a must.
- Able to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and perform multiple tasks with attention to detail.
- Able to travel interisland frequently.
- Able to work under pressure in an empathetic and professional manner.
Compensation: $56,223 - $78,767 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.
Benefits include:
- $150/month student loan repayment.
- Two medical insurance providers offering 4 different plans to select from and free single coverage.
- Dental insurance.
- 401K plan with employer matching.
- Life Insurance for employees and dependents.
- Free long-term care and long-term disability insurance.
- Parental leave plan after one year of employment with 8 weeks of fully paid leave.
- Free employee assistance plan - up to 6 sessions per year also available for household members.
- Paid time off includes 21 days of vacation, 12 sick days, one personal day and 14 paid holidays annually (15 during Election Year).
This position is currently a hybrid of 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.
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.
Staff Attorney – Family Unit, Honolulu Office
The Staff Attorney will work with our Family Law team in our Honolulu office to provide family law legal services. Legal services include but are not limited to assistance with client representation in family law matters including, divorce, paternity, child welfare (Guardian ad litem), domestic violence cases, restraining orders, adoptions and guardianships. Staff Attorneys also participate in community engagement and partnership building, development of self-help materials, outreach and education, statewide initiatives, and in and day–to-day oversight of non-attorney staff. Staff attorneys may also assist in supervising law students practicing under Hawaii Supreme Court Rule 7.
Requirements:
Compensation: $56,223 - $78,767 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.
Benefits include:
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. The Legal Aid Society of Hawaiʻi is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
This job posting does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise. The position requirements, duties, and offered benefits are subject to change.
Requirements:
- Member in good standing of the Bar of the State of Hawaiʻi preferred. Applications from highly qualified individuals sitting for the February 2024 bar exam as well as attorneys licensed to practice in another state and eligible to practice in Hawaiʻi under Hawaiʻi Rules of Professional Conduct rule 1.16 will be considered.
- Demonstrable commitment to social justice and experience working with abuse survivors, disabled or and/or low-income population strongly preferred.
- Family Law experience strongly preferred.
- Desire to develop litigation skills or litigation experience required.
- Able to work collaboratively and maintain good working relationships with a diverse team of co-workers.
- Culturally sensitive and able to work well with diverse, low-income populations.
- 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.
- 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, outreach, trainings, to various parts of ‘Oahu, and to Family Court, Circuit Court, and other locations.
Compensation: $56,223 - $78,767 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.
Benefits include:
- $150/month student loan repayment.
- Two medical insurance providers offering 4 different plans to select from and free single coverage.
- Dental insurance.
- 401K plan with employer matching.
- Life Insurance for employees and dependents.
- Free long-term care and long-term disability insurance.
- Parental leave plan after one year of employment with 8 weeks of fully paid leave.
- Free employee assistance plan - up to 6 sessions per year also available for household members.
- Paid time off includes 21 days of vacation, 12 sick days, one personal day and 14 paid holidays annually (15 during Election Year).
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. The Legal Aid Society of Hawaiʻi is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
This job posting does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise. The position requirements, duties, and offered benefits are subject to change.
Staff Attorney – Maui
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: $56,223 - $78,767 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 15 holidays a year. We are also proud to be an industry leader in offering 8 weeks of fully paid parental leave for qualified employees.
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.
Requirements:
- Member in good standing of the Bar of the State of Hawaii are preferred. Applications from highly qualified individuals sitting for the July 2023 bar exam as well as attorneys licensed to practice in another state and eligible to practice in Hawaii under Hawaii Rules of Professional Conduct rule 1.16 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 availability to travel to Moloka’i and Lana’i as needed.
Compensation: $56,223 - $78,767 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 15 holidays a year. We are also proud to be an industry leader in offering 8 weeks of fully paid parental leave for qualified employees.
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.
