Departmental Vacancy Announcement
DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL

DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL

Position No. 100113

Division with the Vacancy:
Land

Opening Date: Monday, August 15, 2022
Last Day to File Applications: Continuous until needs are met

Summary of Duties:
The Land Division provides legal services on all matters relating to the Department of Land and Natural
Resources including various attached commissions, boards, and agencies. This position will be
responsible for preparing cases on eminent domain, quiet title, and injunction matters; legal papers for the
collection of rental or fees due the State; and defend the State, State departments and State employees in
lawsuits filed against the State, preparing legal opinions and memorandums advising State departments on
legal problems, advising State departments and staff on legal issues; and preparing legal documents such
as deeds, easements, leases, agreements, executive orders, and other legal documents.

Minimum Requirements: 

Education/Experience: Graduate from an accredited law school. 

Knowledge: Knowledge of applicable State and Federal laws, rules, regulations and computer

applications/software. Awareness of both Federal District and State Court of Rules of civil and criminal
procedure, including Local Rules of Federal District Court and State Circuit Court Rules.


Ability: Ability to work independently with limited supervision, able to review and analyze statutes,

rules and cases, review conveyance documents and contracts, prepare written legal opinions; perform
legal research, analyze, manage, produce and organize documents as needed, understand and apply
administrative rules and court rules; give and receive oral and written instructions; use computer.
Appropriate and current legal writing skills, including the ability to write logically and persuasively. Set
personal and professional example; leadership; strong organizational skills; good communication skills.
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License/Certificate: Active Hawaii State Bar License to practice law in all courts of the State of Hawaii

and the United States District Court for the District of Hawaii.

To Apply:
Please send cover letter, application, résumé, and two writing samples to:

Julie H. China, Acting Supervising Deputy Attorney General
Land Division

425 Queen Street, Honolulu, Hawaii 96813
and/or send by email to Julie.H.China@hawaii.gov

The information you provide will be used to determine whether you meet public employment requirements
and the minimum qualification requirements in the Class Specifications. As required by Federal and/or
State laws, we do not discriminate on the basis of age, sex (including gender identity or expression),
religion, race, color, ancestry, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran’s status, sexual orientation,
arrest and court record, citizenship, genetic information or any other protected characteristic. The State of
Hawaii is an equal opportunity employer and complies with applicable State and Federal laws relating to
employment practices.

Physical/Mental Requirements: Applicants must be able to perform the essential functions of the position
effectively and safely, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Reasonable Accommodation: Qualified applicants with special needs who can perform the essential
functions of the advertised position are encouraged to apply. The State of Hawaii is committed to making
reasonable accommodations on a case-by-case basis. Applicants seeking reasonable accommodations
should be ready to discuss the accommodation sought so that a determination can be made that such
accommodation is reasonable and would not cause the employer undue hardship. Call 586-1236 for more
information.

Criminal History Background Check: Individuals who are recommended for hire are required to undergo
a criminal history record clearance and other checks, as applicable.

Internal Complaint: Applicants will be notified of their status. Applicants who do not agree with a decision
or action taken by the State Department of the Attorney General Human Resources Office may file an
Internal Complaint with the Department of the Attorney General. Information about the Internal Complaint
Procedure (ICP) and required form can be found on the ATG intranet.

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement: As a condition of employment with the State of Hawai‘i, each
qualified candidate who has been given a conditional offer of employment must show proof of full COVID-
19 vaccination and shall be fully vaccinated by his/her/their employment start date. A reasonable
accommodation will be provided if requested by a candidate and it is determined through an interactive
process that pregnancy, a qualifying disability, or a sincerely held religious belief prevents the candidate
from receiving a COVID-19 vaccination.

If you have any questions, please contact our office at (808) 586-1236 for further information.