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Posted July 22, 2026

Attorney (Program) I - Kauai

Hawai`i State Judiciary
Lihue, HI Full Time
Reference: governmentjobs_5122261
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Position Specific Description

Recruitment Number 25-236TO, Attorney (Program) I, SR-24 Step D to Step L ($6,221 to $8,517 per month, effective July 1, 2026)*, Kauai.

*Starting salary may be at the minimum and maximum salary listed above and will be determined by the hiring authority based on qualifications.

This position requires a current and valid driver's license to operate a motor vehicle.

Summary of Duties

This Attorney position is responsible for providing legal advice, guidance, recommendations and technical support services to the Chief Court Administrator, Chief Judge, Judges and administrators of the Fifth Circuit Court. The position also may assist with handling the mortgage foreclosure and other specific case types under the Fifth Circuit's jurisdiction; and provide staff specialist services to the Chief Court Administrator which supports the initiatives of the Judiciary, the Fifth Circuit's court operations and programs; and performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Hawaii Bar License: Applicants must possess an active license to practice law in all courts of the State of Hawaii. Applicants who have an INACTIVE license may apply, however, verification of current and ACTIVE license is required upon selection.

Education Requirement: Graduation from an accredited school of law.

General Experience Requirement: Two (2) years of work experience which demonstrated the satisfactory performance of duties in one or more of the following areas (or the equivalent): legal research and writing; litigation; review of and drafting of legislation; review of new laws for impact on court requirements; or development of policies and procedures, and legal forms to implement new laws.

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