Deputy Prosecuting Attorney bei County of Kauai · Office of the Prosecuting Attorney

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Aktualisiert vor 2 Mon.

ArbeitsplatztypVor Ort

BeschäftigungsartFull-time

PositionLawyer

Gehalt$117,000 – $146,280 / Jahr

StandortOffice of the Prosecuting Attorney

Büros Office of the Prosecuting Attorney

TeamUnclassified Positions

VeröffentlichtJul 7, 2026 · aktualisiert vor 2 Mon.

Über diese Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Stelle bei County of Kauai

County of Kauai · Vor Ort · Office of the Prosecuting Attorney

Job Posting End Date:

Continuous

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Job Title:

Deputy Prosecuting Attorney

Salary Range:

$9,750.00 - $12,190.00

Position Salary:

Salary Commensurate with Experience

Location:

Office of the Prosecuting Attorney

Civil Service or Non Civil Service:

Non Civil Service

Job Summary:

The County of Kaua`i Prosecutor is seeking Deputy Prosecuting Attorneys to represent the People of Kaua`i County by prosecuting criminal actions in the District, Family and Circuit Courts of the Fifth Judicial Circuit, on the Island of Kaua`i.

Examples of Duties:

Deputy Prosecuting Attorneys generally begin their assignments in District Court, which calendars traffic, misdemeanor, petty misdemeanor and criminal violations, all trials in District Court are bench trials decided by a single judge. Thereafter, deputies are assigned to Family Court, which has dedicated calendar dates for domestic violence and juvenile cases. After spending approximately one to two years in these courts, a deputy may thereafter be assigned to Circuit Court work, which includes screening, charging and trying felony and misdemeanor committal cases, often before a jury. Training opportunities are provided for all deputies. These include but are not limited to trial advocacy and areas of specializations such as impaired driving, domestic violence, community prosecution, crimes against children, drugs investigations and drug court, asset forfeitures, violent crimes, elder abuse, career criminal prosecution and sexual assault.

Deputy Prosecuting Attorneys are encouraged to be active in the state and local community bar associations, as well as other community groups. They may be requested to teach or speak to law enforcement and other groups about the criminal justice system.

Although no trial experience is necessary, the ideal candidate will have experience in the prosecution of both jury and non-jury trials. Further, candidates should be capable of working independently, assessing cases, interviewing victims and witnesses, working with police officers, maintaining a current knowledge of criminal law, making court appearances, and working collaboratively with both attorney and non-attorney staff.

The County of Kaua`i Prosecutor's Office has one office located in Lihue, directly across the street of the Kaua`i Judiciary Complex and requires a valid State of Hawai`i Bar License.

FREE parking (and walking distance to the airport); FREE medical premiums.

SALARY: $117,000.00 - $146,280.00 annually (Salary rate is based on qualifications)

Minimum Qualifications:

How to Apply:

To be considered for this career opportunity, please submit your resume to [email protected].

If you have any questions, contact the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney at (808) 241-1888.

Work Shift/ Schedule:

Monday-Friday (United States of America)

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of the County of Kauaʻi that there shall be no discrimination in employment pursuant to Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 as amended, and the Hawaii Revised Statutes Chapters 368 and 378.

Except for bona fide occupational or other legal requirements, no individual employed by the County, or applying for employment with the County, shall be subjected to discrimination on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, age, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, disability, marital status, pregnancy or reproductive health decisions, arrest and court record, assignment of child support, national guard participation, Veteran status, credit history, domestic/sexual violence victim status, or any other basis covered by state or federal laws governing non-discrimination

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Wie sich dieses Gehalt für Lawyer vergleicht

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