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Public Safety, Hawaiian Homelands & Housing Division

Hawaii, USA

38 Days ago

Job Description


Departmental Vacancy Announcement
DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL


DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL

Position Number: 106267

Division with the Vacancy:
Public Safety, Hawaiian Homelands & Housing Division


Opening Date: Tuesday, February 11, 2025
Last Day to File Applications: Continuous recruitment until needs are met
Summary of Duties:
The Public Safety, Hawaiian Homelands and Housing Division (PSHHD) provides legal services to a variety
of State departments and agencies including the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, the
Department of Hawaiian Homelands, the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation, the
Hawaii Public Housing Authority, and the Hawaii Community Development Corporation.
This position is funded by the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation (HHFDC) and is one
of two deputy attorneys general that services the HHFDC by providing legal support of its efforts to address
the affordable housing needs of the people of the State of Hawaii. This deputy attorney general is needed
to provide advice and counsel, draft, review, and amend documents, and represent the client in a variety of
legal forums and provide other legal services as needed.
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 Local Rules of Federal District Court and State Circuit Court Rules.
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:

Craig Iha, Supervising Deputy Attorney General
Public Safety, Hawaiian Homelands & Housing Division

425 Queen Street, Honolulu, Hawaii 96813
and/or send by email to Craig.Y.Iha@hawaii.gov


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.
Reasonable Accommodation: Qualified applicants with special needs 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.
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 State Department of 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

AwarenessBackground CheckClearanceCommunicationCommunity DevelopmentDeterminationDevelopmentFinanceHistoryLeadershipLegal ResearchLegal WritingOrganizational SkillsOrientationRecruitmentRehabilitationResearchState 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

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