Staff Attorney – Fair Housing (Honolulu)

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Job location
924 Bethel St.
Honolulu, HI 96813
United States
Organization information
Organization name: 
The Legal Aid Society of Hawaii
Street address: 
924 Bethel St.
City: 
Honolulu
State: 
Hawaii
ZIP: 
96813
Job type: 
Legal - Civil
Position Description: 

The Legal Aid Society of Hawaii, a non-profit law firm, seek applicants for a Staff Attorney for our Honolulu Office. Responsibilities include client representation primarily in the area of Fair Housing Enforcement. Staff Attorneys also participate in community engagement, outreach and education, statewide initiatives, and in day–to-day supervision of non-attorney staff.

Compensation: $42,630 – $53,795 commensurate with experience and qualifications. Benefits package including HSBA dues, $150/month student loan repayment, medical and dental insurance, 401K match, life insurance, long term care insurance, long term disability insurance, paid parental leave plan, & extremely generous vacation and sick leave.

The Legal Aid Society of Hawaii is an Equal Opportunity Employer. More information about Legal Aid can be found at www.legalaidhawaii.org

Requirements: 

- Member in good standing of the Bar of the State of Hawaii.
- Demonstrable commitment to social justice or experience working with disadvantaged and/or low-income population, or issues affecting low-income populations required.
- Litigation experience and experience in one or more of the legal areas listed above preferred.
- Able to work collaboratively and maintain good working relationships.
- Culturally sensitive and able to work well with diverse, low-income populations.
- Able to manage a busy litigation practice, meet deadlines, and perform multiple tasks with attention to detail.
- Able to work under pressure in an empathetic and professional manner.

To apply: 

Please submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references to [email protected]. No Calls Please.

Notes: 
Equal Opportunity Employer
Salary range: 
$42,630 – $53,795 commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Submission deadline: 
Thursday, May 3, 2018