Job Description

Posting number: 26-177SI

Department: Supreme Court

Job classification: Law Clerk

Posting type: Open

Categories: Legal, Professional

Recruitment Number 26-177SI, Law Clerk (Supreme Court), $6,998 per month (SR-20, Step L), Full Time, Temporary, Honolulu, Oahu.

NoteThis is a temporary appointment for nine (9) months, with the possibility of extension.

Note: First consideration may be given to applications received by August 31, 2026.

Examples of duties

The Law Clerk is assigned to the chambers of Justice Sabrina S. McKenna of the Hawaii Supreme Court and provides legal research, analysis, and case-preparation support to an Associate Justice of the Hawaii Supreme Court. The incumbent conducts research on routine and complex legal issues, analyzes statutes, case law, briefs, and other legal authorities, identifies relevant precedents, and prepares concise legal memoranda summarizing research findings. The position also reviews briefs and draft opinions for the accuracy and applicability of legal citations and quotations, studies case records and transcripts in preparation for hearings, and attends oral arguments to support the Justice’s consideration and resolution of cases. Overall, the position requires strong legal research, analytical, writing, and critical-thinking skills to assist the Court in addressing legal issues and ensuring the accuracy and soundness of its decisions.

Qualifications

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

Required Documents: Applicants are required to submit a resume, transcript, cover letter, three (3) references, and two (2) writing samples, as part of the application process. Applications submitted without the required documents may be considered incomplete and may not be further evaluated.

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.