HAWAI`I STATE JUDICIARY
NOTICE OF EXEMPT (NON-CIVIL SERVICE) EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
LAW CLERK (Lautenberg)
Anticipated Start Date: ASAP
Salary: $5,713 per month ($5,918 per month effective July 1, 2024)
Location: Second Circuit Court, 1st Division, Wailuku, Hawai`i
Summary of Duties: Performs legal research and analysis, and prepares memoranda of findings and
analysis; prepares court calendar; may assist in preparations for pre-trial hearings and trials;
and performs other duties as required.
Minimum Qualification Requirements: Graduation from a school of law recognized by the American Bar Association with a Juris Doctor degree. Member of Hawai`i State Bar preferred, but not required.
Qualification for Firearms (Lautenberg): Applicants must be qualified to possess firearms or
ammunition in accordance with state and federal laws, e.g., no misdemeanor or felony domestic
violence conviction.
Citizenship/Residency Requirements: Applicants must be citizens, lawful permanent residents
(resident aliens) or nationals of the United States, or non-citizens with unrestricted employment
authorization from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, U.S. Department of Homeland
Security.
All applicants shall become residents of the State within thirty (30) days after beginning their
employment and as a condition of eligibility for continued employment.
How to Apply: Please email your resume, list of references, and a writing sample to:
Or by mail to:
Second Circuit Court 2145 Main Street
Wailuku, Hawai`i 96793
Attention: Judge of the 1st Division – Kristin M. Hamman
Should you have any questions, please contact the Judicial Assistant at (808) 244-2861.
Recruitment will be conducted until the position is filled.