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Recruitment Information
This posting is for the State of Hawai'i, State Senate.
The position is located on the Island of Oahu.
Salary: $5,000.00 - $7,500.00 per month
If you have any questions regarding this non-civil service exempt position, please
contact Hawai'i State Senate Clerk’s Office at (808) 586-6720 (Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (HST).
The State Recruiting Office will refer all inquiries regarding this exempt position to the Hawai'i State Senate Clerk’s Office.
Duties Summary
Key Responsibilities:
- Legislative Bill Drafting: Draft legal documents, bills, and memoranda.
- Legal Analysis & Research: Conduct in-depth legal and policy research, analyze legislation referred to the Committee, and advise on amendments.
- Committee Support: Assist with committee hearings (including state judicial confirmations), support committees by preparing materials, taking notes, and ensuring compliance with legal procedures.
- Collaboration: Participate in meetings with legislators, advocates, and community members; collaborate with attorneys and staff in a fast-paced, team environment.
Subject areas may include:
- Ethics, campaign spending, and election laws.
- Penal Code, juvenile justice, and other criminal law matters.
- State Judiciary programs and court procedures.
- Individual and civil rights.
The Commerce and Consumer Protection Committee
- Consumer protection, anti-trust, and fair competition
- Insurance, landlord-tenant law, and real property
- Business regulation, professional and vocational licensing
- Financial institutions and practices
- Public utilities and telecommunications
Why Apply?
Minimum Qualification Requirements
LEGAL AUTHORIZATION TO WORK REQUIREMENT: The State of Hawai'i requires all persons seeking employment with the government of the State shall be citizens, nationals, or permanent resident aliens of the United States, or eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment in the United States.
Qualifications:
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) required.
- Active Hawai'i bar license preferred. Will consider attorneys licensed out of state and recent law school graduates.
- Must possess strong legal research, writing, drafting, and analytical skills.
- Team player with the ability to multi-task, adapt to changing priorities, and work under deadlines.
- Experience in legislative, criminal, administrative law or public policy is a plus, but not required.
Other Information
This position is exempt from the civil service and considered temporary in nature. Therefore, if you are appointed to the position, your employment will be considered to be "at will," which means that you may be discharged from your employment at the prerogative of your department head or designee at any time.
Benefits & Details:
- Salary: $5,000 – $7,500 per month, commensurate with experience.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Temporary position: December 2025 – May 2026.
- Must be able to work in-person in Honolulu, Oahu.
- Open to U.S. citizens, nationals, or permanent residents.
Please submit resumes to:
Office of the Senate Clerk
Direct all inquiries regarding this position to:
NOTE: The State Recruiting Office will refer you to the Hawai'i, State Senate, Clerk’s Office regarding this exempt position.
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