Deputy Public Defender II

Description: The Office of the Public Defender provides comprehensive legal and related services to persons who are financially unable to obtain legal and related services. These individuals: (1) have been arrested for, charged with, or convicted of an offense punishable by confinement in jail or prison; (2) are subject to Family Court action; or (3) threatened by confinement in any psychiatric or other mental institution or facility.

The primary function of this position is to represent indigent clients charged with traffic and criminal offenses referred to the office by the courts. The applicant must be self-motivated and prepared to handle a heavy caseload.

Min. Qual.: Juris Doctorate, admission to practice law in the State of Hawaii, active bar license in good standing with HSBA, no pending complaints with the Office of Disciplinary Counsel.

COVID-19 vaccination requirement: As a condition of employment with the State of Hawai‘i, each qualified candidate, who is not currently a State of Hawai‘i employee, must show proof of full COVID-19 vaccination and shall be fully vaccinated prior to their employment start date.

BENEFITS: This is a non-civil service position. Benefit information will be provided at time of offer by the Department Personnel Officer or Director of the hiring department. Listed below is a summary of the benefits the State offers to exempt employees, which is based on full-time employment.

Paid Holidays: Eligible for 13 paid holidays each year; 14 holidays during an election year.

Paid Vacation: Eligible for 21 days per year.

Paid Sick Leave: Eligible for 21 days per year.

Other Leaves: Reasonable time off with pay may be provided for jury or witness duty, a death in the family, some military duty, and donation to the Blood Bank. Leave sharing donations may be granted to eligible employees who have serious personal illnesses or injuries or need to care for a seriously ill or injured family member. Various leaves without pay may also be granted with full re-employment rights.

Health Insurance: The State pays a part of the premiums for each employee's enrollment in a State sponsored Medical, Drug, Vision, and Dental Plan. For more information, visit the Employer Union Trust Fund website www.eutf.hawaii.gov for coverage and options.

Group Life Insurance: The State provides a free life insurance policy for eligible exempt employees.

Retirement Plan: The State contributes to a retirement plan for eligible employees. Generally, employees under the Hybrid Plan with 10 years of credited service and who have reached 65 years of age or have 30 years of credited service and have reached 60 years of age may retire and receive benefits. To find out more about the options you have, go to http://ers.ehawaii.gov.

Premium Conversion Plan: Participating exempt employees may increase their take-home pay by having the State deduct the cost of health care premiums before payroll taxes are withheld.

Flexible Spending Accounts: Eligible exempt employees can reduce their federal and state income taxes and social security taxes by setting aside money from their paychecks to pay for eligible out-of-pocket health care expenses and eligible dependent care expenses on a BEFORE-TAX basis.

Transportation Benefits: Participating employees may increase their take-home pay by having the State deduct qualified transportation expenses (i.e. eligible parking fees, monthly bus passes for TheBus, fare coupons for The Handi-Van, Vanpool Hawaii participation fee, etc.) through pre-tax payroll deductions.

Deferred Compensation: The State offers exempt employees a tax-deferred retirement savings program. This program allows employees to build a retirement nest egg through voluntary, pre-tax payroll deductions. A broad range of investment options are available to select from.

Temporary Disability Insurance: Qualified exempt employees may be eligible to receive partial wage replacement, at no cost to the employee, for a disability caused by a non-work related injury or illness under this program.

Social Security: As an employer, the State also contributes to an exempt employee's social security account.

Training & Continuing Education: The State supports developmental activities related to an exempt employee's work. In many departments there are numerous in-service training opportunities available. Sabbatical leaves with pay are available for qualified employees.

Travel Expenses: The State may pay for certain business related travel expenses including mileage reimbursement for use of a personal car during work, airfare, meals and lodging expenses for trips to neighbor islands or out of state.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $6,719.00 per month

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

License/Certification:

• Hawaii Bar License (Required)

Work Location: One location