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Staff Attorney: Family Law - Honolulu (Honolulu)

$60,811-72,926/year

57 S Kuakini St, Honolulu, HI 96813, USA

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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: 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. Requirements: • Member in good standing of the Bar of the State of Hawaii are preferred. Applications from highly qualified individuals 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 abuse survivors, disabled or and/or low-income population strongly preferred. • Family Law experience strongly preferred. • Experience working in any capacity in the family court system or child welfare system a plus. • 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. • 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. • Must demonstrate 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. • 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: $60,811 - $72,926 commensurate with experience and qualifications. Candidates with extensive family law and litigation experience may be considered for additional compensation and responsibilities. Benefits: 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 law school student loan repayment. Employment with Legal Aid also qualifies as qualifying service under the federal Service Law Forgiveness program (“PSLF”). • 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. 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 Hawaii is an Equal Opportunity Employer. More information about Legal Aid can be found at www.legalaidhawaii.org This job posting does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise. The position requirements, duties, and offered benefits are subject to change.

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