This is an AmeriCorps program and applicants’ would not be employees of Legal Aid but participants of the AmeriCorps program. Applicants must complete FBI, sex offender, and state criminal background check. For more information regarding AmeriCorps program requirements and benefits, please visit www.nationalservice.gov.

To apply, send resume, cover letter, and contact information for three professional references to jobs@legalaidhawaii.org.  Please specify the location of the position.

Applications accepted through July 31, 2017 unless positions filled sooner.

 

The Legal Aid Society of Hawaii is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, disability, age, sex, political affiliation, or religion.
AmeriCorps Member-Honolulu (Full-Time)

The Legal Aid Society of Hawaii, a public interest non-profit law firm, seeks individuals committed to access to justice to serve as Full-Time AmeriCorps Member Advocates at our Legal Aid Honolulu Office.   As non-attorney advocates, members provide assistance to clients in Legal Aid offices, conduct outreach and education, teach legal clinics, assist clients with applications for services, and provide brief legal services under the supervision of an attorney.   Interested applicants must be available to begin Sept. 1, 2017, and commit to serving at least 1700 hours over one year period.

Qualifications: Some college education or degree preferred; strong oral communication skills; demonstrated desire to assist others; prior legal experience beneficial but not required - training provided; prior experience assisting indigent or disadvantaged populations is a plus.  Must have demonstrated a commitment to community service and/or volunteerism.

 

Benefits:
Up to $23,200 living stipend (if service completed over 12 full months) paid during term of service;
$5,815 education award (for qualified education expenses and student loans) available after service completed;
Student loan forbearance (on qualified loans);
Student loan interest repayment (on qualified loans);
Medical/dental insurance benefits; & Flexible vacation and sick leave time

AmeriCorps Member – Honolulu (Quarter–Time)

The Legal Aid Society of Hawaii, a public interest non-profit law firm, seeks individuals committed to access to justice to serve as Quarter-Time AmeriCorps Member Advocates.   The members assist unrepresented individuals at the courthouse based Self-Help (“Access to Justice”) Center and at the Legal Aid office.  Members learn about the court system while working alongside private and Legal Aid attorneys to serve the community.
Members commit to serving at least 450 hours over a one year period (approximately 8-10 hours per week) for a period of 1 year.    Must be available to begin Sept. 1, 2017 and must be available during Access to Justice Center hours - Monday and/or Wednesday, and/or Friday from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM.
Qualifications: Some college education or degree preferred; strong oral communication skills; demonstrated desire to assist others; prior legal experience beneficial but not required - training provided; prior experience assisting indigent or disadvantaged populations is a plus.  Must have demonstrated a commitment to community service and/or volunteerism.

 

Benefits:
Up to $3,825 living stipend (if service completed over 12 full months) paid during term of service;
$1,538.36 education award (for qualified education expenses and student loans) available after service completed;
Student loan forbearance (on qualified loans);
Student loan interest repayment (on qualified loans); & Flexible vacation and sick leave time

AmeriCorps Member – Lihue, Kauai (Full-Time)

The Legal Aid Society of Hawaii, a public interest non-profit law firm, seeks individuals committed to access to justice to serve as Full-Time AmeriCorps Member Advocates at our Kauai Office.   As non-attorney advocates, members provide assistance to clients in Legal Aid offices, conduct outreach and education, teach legal clinics, assist clients with applications for services, and provide brief legal services under the supervision of an attorney.   Interested applicants must be available to begin Sept. 1, 2017, and commit to serving at least 1700 hours over one year period.
Qualifications: Some college education or degree preferred; strong oral communication skills; demonstrated desire to assist others; prior legal experience beneficial but not required - training provided; prior experience assisting indigent or disadvantaged populations is a plus.  Must have demonstrated a commitment to community service and/or volunteerism.

 

Benefits:
Up to $23,200 living stipend (if service completed over 12 full months) paid during term of service;
$5,815 education award (for qualified education expenses and student loans) available after service completed;
Student loan forbearance (on qualified loans);
Student loan interest repayment (on qualified loans);
Medical/dental insurance benefits; & Flexible vacation and sick leave time

AmeriCorps Member – Hilo (Quarter–Time)

The Legal Aid Society of Hawaii, a public interest non-profit law firm, seeks individual committed to access to justice to serve as Full-Time AmeriCorps Member Advocate at our Hilo, Hawaii office.   The member assists unrepresented individuals at the courthouse based Self-Help (“Access to Justice”) Center and at the Legal Aid office.  Members learn about the court system while working alongside private and Legal Aid attorneys to serve the community.
Members commit to serving at least 450 hours over a one year period (approximately 8-10 hours per week) for a period of 1 year.    Must be available to begin Sept. 1, 2017, and must be available during Access to Justice Center hours – Tuesdays and Fridays from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM.

Qualifications: Some college education or degree preferred; strong oral communication skills; demonstrated desire to assist others; prior legal experience beneficial but not required - training provided; prior experience assisting indigent or disadvantaged populations is a plus.

 

Benefits:
Up to $3,825 living stipend (if service completed over 12 full months) paid during term of service;
$1,538.36 education award (for qualified education expenses and student loans) available after service completed;
Student loan forbearance (on qualified loans);
Student loan interest accrual paid (on qualified loans); & Flexible vacation and sick leave time

AmeriCorps Member – Kona (Quarter–Time)

The Legal Aid Society of Hawaii, a public interest non-profit law firm, seeks individual committed to access to justice to serve as Full-Time AmeriCorps Member Advocate at our Kona, Hawaii office.   The members assists unrepresented individuals at the courthouse based Self-Help (“Access to Justice”) Center and at the Legal Aid office.  Members learn about the court system while working alongside private and Legal Aid attorneys to serve the community.
Members commit to serving at least 450 hours over a one year period (approximately 8-10 hours per week) for a period of 1 year.    Must be available to begin Sept. 1, 2017, and must be available during Access to Justice Center hours – Wednesday from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
Qualifications: Some college education or degree preferred; strong oral communication skills; demonstrated desire to assist others; prior legal experience beneficial but not required - training provided; prior experience assisting indigent or disadvantaged populations is a plus.

 

Benefits:
Up to $3,825 living stipend (if service completed over 12 full months) paid during term of service;
$1,538.36 education award (for qualified education expenses and student loans) available after service completed;
Student loan forbearance (on qualified loans);
Student loan interest repayment (on qualified loans); & Flexible vacation and sick leave time

AmeriCorps Member – Maui (Quarter–Time)

The Legal Aid Society of Hawaii, a public interest non-profit law firm, seeks individuals committed to access to justice to serve as Full-Time AmeriCorps Member Advocates at our Wailuku, Maui office.   The members assists unrepresented individuals at the courthouse based Self-Help (“Access to Justice”) Center and at the Legal Aid office.  Members learn about the court system while working alongside private and Legal Aid attorneys to serve the community.
Members commit to serving at least 450 hours over a one year period (approximately 8-10 hours per week) for a period of 1 year.    Must be available to begin Sept. 1, 2017, and must be available during Access to Justice Center hours – Thursdays from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
Qualifications: Some college education or degree preferred; strong oral communication skills; demonstrated desire to assist others; prior legal experience beneficial but not required - training provided; prior experience assisting indigent or disadvantaged populations is a plus.

 

Benefits:
Up to $3,825 living stipend (if service completed over 12 full months) paid during term of service;
$1,538.36 education award (for qualified education expenses and student loans) available after service completed;
Student loan forbearance (on qualified loans);
Student loan interest accrual paid (on qualified loans); & Flexible vacation and sick leave time

AmeriCorps Member – Windward Oahu (Full-Time)

The Legal Aid Society of Hawaii, a public interest non-profit law firm, seeks individuals committed to access to justice to serve as Full-Time AmeriCorps Member Advocates at our Windward Oahu office.   As non-attorney advocates, members provide assistance to clients in Legal Aid offices, conduct outreach and education, teach legal clinics, assist clients with applications for services, and provide brief legal services under the supervision of an attorney.   Interested applicants must be available to begin Sept. 1, 2017, and commit to serving at least 1700 hours over one year period.
Qualifications: Some college education or degree preferred; strong oral communication skills; demonstrated desire to assist others; prior legal experience beneficial but not required - training provided; prior experience assisting indigent or disadvantaged populations is a plus.  Must have demonstrated a commitment to community service and/or volunteerism.

 

Benefits:
Up to $23,200 living stipend (if service completed over 12 full months) paid during term of service;
$5,815 education award (for qualified education expenses and student loans) available after service completed;
Student loan forbearance (on qualified loans);
Student loan interest accrual paid (on qualified loans);
Medical/dental insurance benefits; & Flexible vacation and sick leave time.