Law Clerk (Supreme Court) Temporary Honolulu, Oahu

Recruitment Number 26-177SI Law Clerk (Supreme Court) $6998 per month (SR-20 Step L) Full Time Temporary Honolulu Oahu.

Note:This 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.

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 Justices 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.

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.

Any additional information may be attached to your online application submitted by email to or mailed to the following address: Hawaii State Judiciary Human Resources Department 426 Queen Street First Floor Honolulu Hawaii 96813.

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