Staff Attorney : Housing - Honolulu

The Legal Aid Society of Hawai‘i, a non-profit law firm, endeavors to provide civil legal services throughout the State of Hawai‘i to those most in need. Our mission is to provide essential legal services addressing critical legal needs through high quality legal advocacy, outreach and education in the pursuit of fairness and justice. Our team of dedicated advocates work every day with a purposeful desire to help and serve our community.

Position: Staff Attorney based out of the Honolulu Office focusing on Fair Housing Enforcement & Rental Housing. Responsibilities include advising and representing clients in Housing matters (including eviction defense and preservation of housing subsidies), Fair Housing enforcement (including administrative processes, state and federal court litigation and fair housing testing). In addition to client representation, Staff Attorneys participate in community engagement, outreach and education, statewide initiatives, and in and day–to-day oversight of non-attorney staff. Staff attorneys also engage and develop relationships and collaborations with a range of public and private community partners, including governmental agencies, and community-based organizations, to ensure integrative services and address systemic barriers facing the client community.

Requirements:

• Member in good standing of the Bar of the State of Hawaii are preferred. Applications from highly qualified individuals licensed to practice in another state and eligible to practice in Hawaii under Hawaii Rules of Professional Conduct rule 1.16 will be considered.
• Demonstrable commitment to social justice and experience working with abuse survivors, disabled or and/or low-income population strongly preferred.
• Organizational skills to manage a busy practice, meet deadlines, and perform multiple tasks with attention to detail.
• The ideal candidate will have prior litigation experience and/or a demonstrated interest and willingness to engage in litigation (including legal research and writing and oral advocacy in court proceedings, mediations, and/or administrative proceedings);
• Strong personal work ethic and ability to organize time, manage diverse activities, and meet critical deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Able to work under pressure in an empathetic and professional manner.
• Must demonstrate humility in working with colleagues and clients across the spectrum of diversity, including race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, immigrant status, religious identity, physical and mental disabilities, and/or limited English proficiency, a must.
• Excellent writing, editing, and proof-reading skills, with ability to be detail-oriented.
• Able to work under pressure in an empathetic and professional manner.
Basic computer skills required. Familiarity with Microsoft Office program (Word, Excel, SharePoint, Teams), strongly preferred.

Compensation: Starting wage $60,811 - $72,926 commensurate with experience and qualifications, with opportunities for future performance based increases. Candidates with extensive litigation and subject matter experience may be considered for additional compensation and responsibilities.

Benefits include:

• $150/month student loan repayment.
• Two (2) medical insurance providers offering four (4) different plans from which to select and free single coverage.
• Dental insurance.
• 401(k) plan with employer matching.
• Life Insurance for employees and dependents.
• Free long-term care and long-term disability insurance.
• Parental leave plan after one (1) year of employment with eight (8) weeks of fully paid leave.
• Free employee assistance plan - up to six (6) sessions per year also available for household members.
• Paid time off includes twenty-one (21) days of vacation, twelve (12) sick days, one (1) personal day, and fourteen (14) paid holidays annually (fifteen (15) during Election Year).

Hybrid work schedule may be available; remote and in-office work based on a weekly rotation schedule, subject to program and office needs. Hybrid working conditions are subject to change.

To apply, send resume, cover letter, and contact information for three (3) professional references to [email protected]. The Legal Aid Society of Hawaiʻi is an Equal Opportunity Employer. More information about Legal Aid can be found at www.legalaidhawaii.org
This job posting does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise. The position requirements, duties, and offered benefits are subject to change.