Law Clerk (District Court) - Temporary, Honolulu

Law Clerk (District Court) - Temporary, Honolulu

Salary

$5,107.00 Monthly

Location

Honolulu

Job Type

Full-Time Temporary

Job Number

26-093SI

Department

1st Circuit

Opening Date

06/07/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Position Specific Description

Recruitment Number 26-093SI, Law Clerk (District Court), SR-20*, Full Time, Temporary, Honolulu, Oahu.

• Salary rate effective July 1, 2026

Note: This recruitment will only be used to fill a temporary, full-time position.

Applicants who will graduate with a Juris Doctor degree from a school of law recognized by the American Bar Association may apply within three months prior to graduation. If you are selected, we will need an original official transcript (not a copy) indicating the completion of the required coursework and the awarding of the degree.

Summary of Duties

Performs legal research and analysis, and prepares memoranda of findings and analysis; may assist in preparations for pre-trial hearings and trials; and performs other duties as required.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Education Requirement: Graduation from a school of law recognized by the American Bar Association with a Juris Doctor degree.

Supplemental Information

Any additional information may be attached to your online application, submitted by email to Recruitment@courts.hawaii.gov, or mailed to the following address: Hawaii State Judiciary, Human Resources Department, 426 Queen Street, First Floor, Honolulu, Hawaii 96813.

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Civil service employees are eligible for a range of benefits, including, but not limited to, the following:

• Up to 13 paid holidays each year, and 14 during election years

• Up to 21 vacation leave days per year

• Up to 21 sick leave days per year

• Reasonable time off with pay for jury or witness duty, death in the family, for certain military duty, and for donating to the Blood Bank

• Employer contribution to premiums for enrollment in the state sponsored medical, drug, vision, and adult dental plans

• Free life insurance policy for employees and retirees

• Deferred compensation retirement savings plan

• State retirement plan for eligible employees

Judiciary employees may also be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information: https://studentaid.gov/

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The above benefits are subject to modification or termination due to changes in statutes, collective bargaining provisions, and/or policies, etc. This summary does not constitute a legal document or contract. Benefits may vary by type of employment and employment conditions.

01

Availability: This recruitment will only be used to fill a temporary, full-time position.

• I understand that this recruitment will only be used to fill a temporary, full-time position.

02

Have you graduated from a school of law recognized by the American Bar Association with a Juris Doctor degree?

• Yes, I have graduated from a school of law recognized by the American Bar Association with a Juris Doctor degree.
• No, but I will be graduating from a school of law recognized by the American Bar Association with a Juris Doctor degree, which will be conferred within three (3) months of filing my application. I will enter my expected commencement date in Question #3.
• No, I have not graduated from a school of law recognized by the American Bar Association with a Juris Doctor degree.

03

Provide the name of the college and degree received. If you have not received your degree yet, please enter the expected commencement date. Transcripts verifying your degree may be requested.

04

IMPORTANT NOTE: Before submitting your application, be sure to review your application for completeness and accuracy. The information you provide on your application along with your responses to the supplemental questionnaire will be reviewed to determine whether you meet the minimum qualification requirements indicated on the job posting. Failure to provide sufficient detailed information may result in your application being rejected.

Therefore, it is important that you provide the name of your employer, your official job title, dates of employment (from-to, month/year), hours worked per week, and a detailed description of your duties for each job listed on your application. Do not submit an online or hard copy resume in place of the application or supplemental questionnaire. However, if you choose to submit a resume in addition to your application, be sure it includes the same employment information mentioned above.

• I have read the above statement and understand that failure to provide sufficient detailed information may result in my application being rejected.

Required Question

Employer Hawai`i State Judiciary

Address 426 Queen Street, First Floor

Honolulu, Hawaii, 96813

Phone (808)539-4949

1 (800) 493-9298

Website http://www.courts.state.hi.us