Law Clerk (District Court) - Temporary, Honolulu

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.
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• CLICK HERE FOR A LIST OF EMPLOYEE BENEFITS AND OTHER RELATED INFORMATION

Pay

The salary rate effective July 1, 2026.

Schedule

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

Benefits

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/

Click here for a list of employee benefits and other related information.