Attorney (Government Contracts and Procurement) - Honolulu, O`ahu

Recruitment Number 23-277TY Attorney (Government Contracts and Procurement), SR-28D ($6,949 per month) to SR-28L ($9,511 per month)*, Honolulu, O`ahu.

*Starting salary may be at a rate between the minimum to maximum salary range listed above, based on qualifications. The position independently performs highly specialized legal duties involving administrative functions of the Judiciary; provides legal advice and counsel to the Administrative Director of the Courts and the Judiciary support services and programs statewide; assists in legislative activities, such as developing concepts and making recommendations for legislative proposals, and drafting bills and testimony; reviews and drafts contracts, leases, Memorandums of Understanding, Memorandums of Agreement, and authorization forms; and performs other duties as required. Education Requirement: Graduation from an accredited school of law.

Attorney Experience Requirement:

Two (2) years of experience in the satisfactory performance of duties in one (1) or more of the following areas (or the equivalent): legal research and writing; litigation; advising administrative agencies and interpretation of policy to members of the bar and the public; review of and drafting of legislation,

OR

One (1) year of experience in the federal appellate and/or state circuit, district or appellate courts. Such experience must include the active participation in investigative research, legal writing and processing of legal documents for the courts. Such experience must also demonstrate a knowledge of court procedures or government policies and procedures as well as responsibility for managing confidential, complex, jurisdictional and controversial issues.

Desired Qualifications: This position reviews and drafts contracts, leases, Memorandums of Understanding, Memorandums of Agreement, and other related legal documents for the Judiciary. Therefore, experience with government contracts and procurement, demonstrating knowledge of pertinent contracting requirements and procurement laws, is desired.

License Requirement: Applicants must possess a valid license to practice law in all courts of the State of Hawai`i. Applicants who have a current and INACTIVE license may apply, however, verification of current and ACTIVE license is required upon selection.Any additional information may be attached to your online application, submitted by email to [email protected], or mailed to the following address: Hawai`i State Judiciary, Human Resources Department, 426 Queen Street, First Floor, Honolulu, Hawai`i 96813.