Deputy Attorney General

The Deputy Attorney General position is located in the Civil Rights Litigation Division (CRLD), which provides legal defense to the State, its departments and agencies, and its officers and employees, in lawsuits or other claims that may involve an element of personal injury, but are primarily based upon allegations of constitutional and civil rights violations. CRLD's practice is in state and federal court, including appellate courts. Representation includes, but is not limited to, court appearances, motion hearings, trials, arbitrations, mediations, and administrative hearings, and preparation for such proceedings.

In addition to lawsuits and claims involving civil rights and constitutional issues, other lawsuits or claims involving all state departments and agencies may include personal injuries, property damages and other torts, construction claims, third party liens, and others as assigned.

Education/Experience: Graduate from an accredited law school.

Knowledge/Ability: Knowledge of applicable State and Federal laws, rules, regulations and computer applications/software. Awareness of both federal district and state court of rules of civil and criminal procedure, including the Local Rules of Practice for the United States District Court for the District of Hawaii and the Hawaii Rules of the Circuit Courts and District Courts.

Ability to perform legal research, analyze, manage, produce and organize documents as needed, understand and apply administrative rules and court rules; give and receive oral and written instructions; use computer. Appropriate and current legal writing skills, including the ability to write logically and persuasively. Ability to set personal and professional example; leadership, supervisory or administrative ability or knowledge; strong organizational skills; good communication skills.

License/Certificate: Active Hawaii State Bar License to practice law in all courts of the State of Hawaii and the United States District Court for the District of Hawaii.

The information you provide will be used to determine whether you meet public employment requirements and the minimum qualification requirements in the Class Specifications. As required by Federal and/or State laws, we do not discriminate on the basis of age, sex (including gender identity or expression), religion, race, color, ancestry, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran's status, sexual orientation, arrest and court record, citizenship, genetic information or any other protected characteristic. The State of Hawaii is an equal opportunity employer and complies with applicable State and Federal laws relating to employment practices.

Physical/Mental Requirements: Applicants must be able to perform the essential functions of the position effectively and safely, with or without reasonable accommodation.