⁠​‌‌​​​‌​​​‌‌‌​‌​​​‌‌​​​‌​‌​​‌​‌‌​​‌‌‌​​‌⁠ Position Specific Description Recruitment Number 26-184TO , Family Court Attorney, SR-26, Step D to L ($6,728 to $9,209 per month); Kapolei , Oahu .

•The starting salary may be at a rate between the minimum to maximum salary range listed above, based on qualifications. Summary of Duties This position serves as a legal advisor to the Board of Senior Family Court Judges and Directors in matters needing legal clarification, and is responsible for drafting policies and procedures for judges and staff at the direction of the First Circuit Senior Family Court Judge or designee. This position is also responsible for drafting policies and procedures to implement Acts which impact the Family Courts; drafting legal forms necessary to implement legislation and policies; provides general supervision over the Legal Research Unit; assists with revising and updating the Hawaii Family Court Rules; serves as the First Circuit Family Court Custodian of Records; assists the Board of Senior Family Court Judges and Directors in keeping the statewide policies and procedures consistent; renders legal research assistance to the Family Court judges and administrative staff statewide; drafts legal opinions and memoranda; and is responsible for coordinating legislative efforts for the Family Courts statewide; and performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualification Requirements Education Requirement:

Graduation from an accredited school of law.

Experience Requirement :

One (1) year of work experience in the satisfactory performance of duties in one or more of the following areas (or the equivalent): 1) Legal research and writing; 2) litigation; 3) review of and drafting of legislation; 4) review of new laws for impact of court requirements; 5) development of policies, procedures, and legal forms to implement new laws; AND One (1) year of experience in a family court setting or litigating in family court proceedings that includes familiarity with and understanding of issues relating to family court processes and procedures . Such experience must also demonstrate knowledge of various court rules, policies and procedures, as well as responsibility for managing confidential, complex, jurisdictional, and controversial issues.