Law Clerk (Honolulu) - Reciprocity Now Available

The Department of the Prosecuting Attorney, City and County of Honolulu, is recruiting Law Clerks that are planning to take the Hawaii bar exam or are awaiting Hawaii bar exam results. If you are hired as a Law Clerk, you are essentially hired as a Deputy Prosecuting Attorney, the Department is just waiting for you to pass the Hawaii bar exam. Law Clerks will be immediately hired as Deputy Prosecuting Attorneys upon passage of the Hawaii bar exam.

The current salary for the Law Clerk position is $75,000.00/annually, and it is set to increase annually. The Law Clerk position comes with full benefits.

Employment as a Law Clerk is contingent upon receiving a Juris Doctor degree from an ABA accredited law school. Those in their final year of law school are encouraged to apply, as they may receive an official job offer before the end of their school year.

*Reciprocity for attorneys licensed in other jurisdictions is now available under the Limited License Method for Public Employee (Criminal Law) section of Rule 1 of the Rules of the Supreme Court of Hawaii. Reciprocity will be granted to attorneys admitted to practice by the highest court of another state, the District of Columbia, or a territory of the United States, and whose license to practice in that jurisdiction is active, who is a graduate of a law school approved by the American Bar Association Council on Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar, and who is in good standing in every jurisdiction where the attorney is licensed.

If you are looking for a long-lasting career as an Attorney in Hawaii that is meaningful, rewarding, and helps the community, then the Department of the Prosecuting Attorney is the organization for you.

The Department of the Prosecuting Attorney emphasizes training and development of our Deputy Prosecuting Attorneys in all areas of criminal law to have them become a well-rounded attorney. There is no better place in Hawaii to receive trial experience and trial training. If you have only practiced in another area of law, that is not a problem, as you will receive the necessary tools and support to grow and succeed in the family-oriented working environment of the Department of the Prosecuting Attorney. Many attorneys from non-criminal areas of law have joined our Department at varying stages of their attorney career to become successful Deputy Prosecuting Attorneys.

During your employment with the Department of the Prosecuting Attorney, you will receive regular annual pay increases and additional pay increases as you progress through the various areas of criminal law. You will also be able to pursue promotional opportunities to become a Team Captain or Division Chief for the Department.

Deputy Prosecuting Attorneys’ salaries currently start at $98,124 annually.

Additionally, you will receive one of the best benefits package in the state of Hawaii, if not the best. I have listed below the benefits you will receive with your employment.

BENEFITS:

• Vacation: Employees may earn up to 21 days per year.
• Sick Leave: Employees may earn up to 21 days per year.
• Holidays: 13 days a year; 14 days during election years.
• Training and Development: Computer, career, and personal enhancement courses are offered; curriculum designed for employee, supervisory, and management development.
• Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug, and Vision Care: Various health insurance plans are available. Premiums are subsidized by the City and deductible from pre-tax income for participants of the Premium Conversion Plan (PCP).
• Group Life Insurance: No cost for eligible employees.
• Deferred Compensation Plan: Invest in your future...choose to defer part of your pre-tax income for retirement.
• Retirement Plan: The Employees' Retirement System (ERS) of the State of Hawaii administers retirement benefits for State and County employees. Employee contribution required.
• Commuter Choice Pre-Tax Benefits: Employees may designate certain transportation expenses (TheBus, LOTMA, Vanpool Hawaii, etc.) as a pre-tax item
• Parking: Some job locations offer parking on-site; others may have access to parking at low monthly rates.
• Direct Deposit: Direct deposit of paychecks to a designated financial institution is available.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential, professional counseling and resource referral.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program: A federal program forgiving the balance of federal student loans for individuals working in public service. For program requirements and additional information, please visit: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service

To view additional information, please visit our Benefits of City Employment page: https://www.honolulu.gov/hr/benefits.html

If you would like to discuss further about applying for the Law Clerk position to become a Deputy Prosecuting Attorney with the Department of the Prosecuting Attorney, City and County of Honolulu, please contact Noble Ah Choy at (808) 768-7437 or via email at noble.ahchoy@honolulu.gov.

If you already want to move forward with applying for the Law Clerk position to become a Deputy Prosecuting Attorney, please visit our website to submit your formal application at: https://honoluluprosecutor.org/department/employment-opportunities/.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person