2018-LEGISLATIVE ATTORNEY



Job Details

2018-LEGISLATIVE ATTORNEY
Employer

County Of Maui

Salary

Depends on Qualifications

Location

Maui (All Other), HI

Job Type

Non Civil Service

Job Number

2018-Leg Atty

Department

Council Services

Opening Date

01/02/2018

Description

OFFICE OF COUNCIL SERVICES
County of Maui

WE'RE HIRING: LEGISLATIVE ATTORNEY
The Office of Council Services is recruiting for a full-time Legislative Attorney.  This is a continuous recruitment to remain open until filled.


 

Examples of Duties

The following are examples of duties and are not necessarily descriptive of any one position in this class.  The omission of specific duties statements does not preclude management from assigning such duties, if such duties are a logical assignment for the position.

  • Carries out the functions of the Office of Council Services, including assisting the County Council, its committees, and the Council members in their legislative responsibilities. 
  • Routine work includes reviewing and analyzing laws, opinions, bills, resolutions, budget documents, contracts, and other documents.
  • Perform a variety of research work for the Office of Council Services.
  • Staff Council committee meetings. 
  • Use of current word processing software is required. 
  • Occasionally, attendance at night meetings and off-island meetings may be required, as well as travel by light aircraft or ferry. 
  • Moderate lifting, setting up facilities, operating automobiles and use of electronic and sound equipment.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Minimum Qualification Requirements

  • Current Hawaii State Bar license
  • Strong research and writing skills
  • Qualification on a test administered by the Office of Council Services
  • Valid motor vehicle operator's license
  • Ability to lift equipment weighing 30 pounds

Supplemental Information

WHO WE ARE
The Office of Council Services provides administrative services to the Council Chair, Council Members and the Council's District Offices.

Staff Appointments
Legislative Attorneys are appointed by the Council for the 2017-2019 Council term, and do not have permanent or civil service status.  The term began at noon on January 2, 2017 and expires on January 2, 2019.  Legislative Attorneys may be reappointed by future Councils to additional terms.

Salary Range
$61,077 to $119,943 annually, as established by Section 2.08.060, Maui County Code, typically depending on the number of full years that have elapsed since the attorney was admitted to the practice of law in any state or the District of Columbia, as of the beginning of the fiscal year (July 1, 2017).
 
How to Apply
Applications are available at the Office of Council Services, County of Maui, Kalana O Maui Building, 200 South High Street, 7th Floor, Wailuku, Hawaii, or at the County website at:
                  http://www.mauicounty.gov/DocumentView.aspx?DID=11679
 
Submit completed application, resumé and letter of intent via email to recruitment@mauicounty.us
 
Deadline to Apply
Continuous recruitment until needs are met.  
 
More Information
If you have questions or need more information, contact the Office of Council Services at recruitment@mauicounty.us, or Marie E. Zielinski, Director,  at (808) 270-7838.
 
Pre-employment/Post-offer Drug Screening Test 
Applicants must pass a pre-employment/post-offer drug screening test as a condition of employment.  There is no re-testing or re-evaluation process. 
 
Nondiscrimination Policy
The Office of Council Services and the Maui County Council do not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, age, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, disability, marital status, pregnancy, arrest and court record, assignment of child support, National Guard participation, or any other basis covered by State or Federal laws governing nondiscrimination.

The County of Maui offers a generous benefit package, including the following:

Vacation
Eligible employees earn up to 21 days of vacation per year, with a maximum year-to-year carry over of 90 days. Eligibility to accrue vacation begins with the first work day.

Sick Leave
Eligible employees accumulate up to 21 days of sick leave per year. Eligibility to accrue sick leave begins with the first work day, and there is no limitation on the amount of sick leave that may be accumulated.

Retirement Plan
Eligible employees are required to join the State of Hawaii Employees Retirement System. This is a defined-benefit retirement plan. For additional information, please visit the ERS website at http://ers.ehawaii.gov/

Health Benefit Plans
The County of Maui offers the following health benefit plans for eligible employees:

  • Medical Plan (HMO or PPO)
  • Vision Plan
  • Dental Plan
  • Prescription Drug Plan
These benefits are administered by the Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund, and contributions are payroll deducted.

Group Life Insurance
Group life insurance is provided at no cost to eligible employees.

Holidays
The County observes 13 holidays per year (14 in an election year).

Deferred Compensation Plan
Eligible employees may participate in the Island Savings Plan (a deferred compensation plan as provided under Section 457 of the Internal Revenue Code.) This is a supplemental retirement savings plan that allows for the investment of tax-deferred contributions into a variety of investment options.

Flex Spending Plan
Eligible employees can also participate in the County's Flexible Spending plan, a way to set aside a portion of pay, before taxes, to pay for qualifying dependent care or medical expenses.

Employee Assistance Program
The County also offers a voluntary assistance program which provides its employees and their family members with free professional and confidential assistance in overcoming personal and work related problems.

Training
The County provides its employees with a variety of up-to-date training opportunities (i.e., computer application, professional seminars, heavy equipment operation, administrative & clerical skills, personal safety, etc.) to help them increase their knowledge, gain new skills, and to be more satisfied and effective in their jobs.

Leave Sharing
The County's leave sharing program allows employees to donate accumulated vacation leave credits to a qualified fellow employee who has a serious personal illness or injury.

Note: Specific benefits and their associated premiums are subject to collective bargaining, and are subject to changeBenefits may vary for temporary, hourly, and half-time employees.

Employer
County Of Maui
Address
200 South High Street

Wailuku, Hawaii, 96793
Phone
(808) 270-7850

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