Health Division,

at  State of Hawaii Department of the Attorney General

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Education/Experience: Law school graduate. Litigation experience preferred
• Knowledge/Ability: 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 the Local Rules of Practice for the United States District Court for the District of
  Hawaii and the Hawaii Rules of the Circuit Courts and District Courts.
  Ability to 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. Ability to set personal and professional example; leadership, supervisory or

administrative ability or knowledge; strong organizational skills; good communication skills.

• 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:
Melissa J. Kolonie, Supervising Deputy Attorney General,
Health Division
425 Queen Street
Honolulu, Hawaii 96813
and/or send by email to Melissa.J.Kolonie@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.
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.

The Health Division provides legal advice to the Department of Health (DOH) and represents the agency in
administrative hearings and civil actions, including actions in state and federal courts and appeals.
This deputy attorney general (DAG) will provide advice and counsel on legal matters to DOH, as well as
represent the DOH in administrative and civil litigation matters.