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Commerce & Economic Division

Hawaii, USA

114 Days ago

Job Description


Departmental Vacancy Announcement
DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL


DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL

Position No. 100104

Division with the Vacancy:
Commerce & Economic Division


Opening Date:Wednesday, March 12, 2025
Last Day to File Applications:Continuous recruitment until needs are met
Summary of Duties:
The Commerce and Economic Development Division (CED) provides a full range of legal services including
advice and counsel, document, rules, and legislation review, and advocacy in litigation in administrative and
judicial fora for its client departments. CED currently provides legal services to the Department of
Commerce and Consumer Affairs (DCCA); the Department of Business, Economic Development and
Tourism (DBEDT); the Hawaii Community Development Authority (HCDA); the Department of Agriculture
(DOA); and their attached agencies. CED also enforces the antitrust laws and is involved in consumer
protection matters.
The deputy attorney general assigned to Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism
(DBEDT) and provides legal advice and counsel, document review, legislation, litigation, and other projects
as may be assigned.
Minimum Requirements:
  • 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.



To Apply:
Please send cover letter, application, r?sum?, and two writing samples to:

Christopher JI Leong, Deputy Attorney General,
Commerce and Economic Development Division

425 Queen Street, Honolulu, Hawaii 96813
and/or send by email to Christopher.JI.Leong@hawaii.gov


The information you provide will be used to determine whether you meet public employment requirements
and the minimum qualification requirements. 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. The Federal and State laws apply to all forms of employment decisions and actions, including
pre-employment inquiries.
Physical/Mental Requirements: Applicants must be able to perform the essential duties and
responsibilities of the position effectively and safely, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Reasonable Accommodation: Qualified applicants with disabilities who can perform the essential
functions of the advertised position are encouraged to apply. The State of Hawaii is committed to making
reasonable accommodations on a case-by-case basis. Applicants seeking reasonable accommodations
should be ready to discuss the accommodation sought so that a determination can be made that such
accommodation is reasonable and would not cause the employer undue hardship. Call 586-1236 for more
information.
Criminal History Background Check: Individuals who are recommended for hire are required to undergo
a criminal history record clearance and other checks, as applicable.
Internal Complaint: Applicants will be notified of their status. Applicants who do not agree with a decision
or action taken by the Attorney General Personnel Office may file an Internal Complaint with the
Department of the Attorney General. Information about the Internal Complaint Procedure (ICP) and
required form can be found on the ATG intranet.
If you have any questions, please contact our office at (808) 586-1236 for further information.

Practice Areas & Specialty

Litigation

Key Skills Required

AdvocacyAwarenessBackground CheckClearanceCommunicationCommunity DevelopmentDeterminationDevelopmentDocument ReviewEconomic DevelopmentHistoryLeadershipLegal ResearchLegal WritingLegislationLitigationOrganizational SkillsOrientationRecruitmentResearchState LawsWriting

Job Overview


Job Function: Legal Services / Legal

Job Type: Full Time

Workplace Type: Not Specified

Experience Level: Not Specified

Salary: Competitive & Based on Experience

Experience: 0 - 0 yrs

Contact Information


Company Name: State of Hawaii Department of the Attorney General

Recruiting People: HR Department

Website: N/A

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