Description

Deputy Corporation Counsel

County of Hawaii, Office of the Corporation Counsel

Hilo, Hawaii

Salary: Pay to commensurate with experience up to $150,000.00

The County of Hawaii, Office of the Corporation Counsel seeks applicants for Deputy Corporation Counsel positions in our counseling & drafting and litigation sections.

Applicants must be a self-starter, enjoy a collaborative work environment and be licensed and in good standing to practice law in Hawaii.  Strong oral, written and legal research skills are required. Environmental law experience is preferred but not required.

The counseling & drafting position involves advising assigned County departments, boards and commissions.  In addition to advising, the position involves review and drafting agreements and legislation.  Knowledge of contract drafting, administrative or municipal law, and open meetings and public records laws is required.  

The civil litigation deputy will step in as first chair to defend the county in a variety of topic areas, including, personal injury, contracts, civil rights, and environmental cases.

County benefits package includes vacation, sick leave, holidays, retirement, and health, dental and vision insurance.  To apply, please mail a cover letter, resume, writing sample and three references to: L’oreal Simmons, Administrative Services Assistant I, Office of the Corporation Counsel, County of Hawaii, 101 Aupuni Street, Suite 325, Hilo, Hawaii 96720 or email the same to: loreal.simmons@hawaiicounty.gov.

The County of Hawaii is an Equal Opportunity Employer.