Deputy Prosecuting Attorney (Honolulu) Reciprocity Now Available

The Department of the Prosecuting Attorney City and County of Honolulu is looking to hire Deputy Prosecuting Attorneys at all experience levels.

If you are looking for a long-lasting career as an Attorney in Hawaii that is meaningful rewarding and helps the community then the Department of the Prosecuting Attorney is the organization for you.

Whether you are a Hawaii State licensed attorney out-of-state licensed attorney planning to take the Hawaii State Bar examination or awaiting the results of the Hawaii State Bar examination or a soon-to-graduate law school student planning to take the Hawaii State Bar examination you have the credentials and legal foundation to be a successful Deputy Prosecuting Attorney that will provide justice and public safety for the people of Hawaii.

The Department of the Prosecuting Attorney emphasizes training and development of our Deputy Prosecuting Attorneys in all areas of criminal law to have them become a well-rounded attorney. There is no better place in Hawaii to receive trial experience and trial training. If you have only practiced in another area of law that is not a problem as you will receive the necessary tools and support to grow and succeed in the family-oriented working environment of the Department of the Prosecuting Attorney. Many attorneys from non-criminal areas of law have joined our Department at varying stages of their attorney career to become successful Deputy Prosecuting Attorneys.

During your employment with the Department of the Prosecuting Attorney you will receive regular annual pay increases and additional pay increases as you progress through the various areas of criminal law. You will also be able to pursue promotional opportunities to become a Team Captain or Division Chief for the Department.

Deputy Prosecuting Attorneys salaries currently start at $98124 annually.

Additionally you will receive one of the best benefits package in the state of Hawaii if not the best. I have listed below the benefits you will receive with your employment.

BENEFITS:

• Vacation: Employees may earn up to 21 days per year.

• Sick Leave: Employees may earn up to 21 days per year.

• Holidays: 13 days a year; 14 days during election years.

• Training and Development: Computer career and personal enhancement courses are offered; curriculum designed for employee supervisory and management development.

• Medical Dental Prescription Drug and Vision Care: Various health insurance plans are available. Premiums are subsidized by the City and deductible from pre-tax income for participants of the Premium Conversion Plan (PCP).

• Group Life Insurance: No cost for eligible employees.

• Deferred Compensation Plan: Invest in your to defer part of your pre-tax income for retirement.

• Retirement Plan: The Employees Retirement System (ERS) of the State of Hawaii administers retirement benefits for State and County employees. Employee contribution required.

• Commuter Choice Pre-Tax Benefits: Employees may designate certain transportation expenses (TheBus LOTMA Vanpool Hawaii etc.) as a pre-tax item

• Parking: Some job locations offer parking on-site; others may have access to parking at low monthly rates.

• Direct Deposit: Direct deposit of paychecks to a designated financial institution is available.

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential professional counseling and resource referral.

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program: A federal program forgiving the balance of federal student loans for individuals working in public service. For program requirements and additional information please visit: view additional information please visit our Benefits of City Employment page: for attorneys licensed in other jurisdictions is now available under the Limited License Method for Public Employee (Criminal Law) section of Rule 1 of the Rules of the Supreme Court of Hawaii. Reciprocity will be granted to attorneys admitted to practice by the highest court of another state the District of Columbia or a territory of the United States and whose license to practice in that jurisdiction is active who is a graduate of a law school approved by the American Bar Association Council on Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar and who is in good standing in every jurisdiction where the attorney is licensed. However if you are not admitted to practice law in the state of Hawaii or another state yet that is not a problem. If you are planning to take the bar exam or are awaiting the bar exam result we can hire you as a Law Clerk for the time being. Upon passage of the bar exam you will be immediately hired as a Deputy Prosecuting Attorney. The current salary for the Law Clerk position is $75000.00/annually and it is set to increase annually. You will receive full-benefits as a Law Clerk.

  If you would like to discuss further about applying for the Deputy Prosecuting Attorney position with the Department of the Prosecuting Attorney City and County of Honolulu please contact Noble Ah Choy at or via email at .

  If you already want to move forward with applying for the Deputy Prosecuting Attorney position please visit our website to submit your formal application at: Experience:

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