Child Support Hearings Officer

Full-time

No

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Departmental Vacancy Announcement
DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL
Child Support Hearings Officer
Position Number: 102116
Division with the Vacancy:
Office of Child Support Hearings - Kapolei
Opening Date: Thursday, May 5, 2022
Last Day to File Applications: Continuous until needs are met
Summary of Duties:
The Office of Child Support Hearings (OCSH) establishes, modifies, enforces, suspends, and terminates
support obligations owed to dependent children by parents, via an administrative process in accordance
with state and federal laws. The OCSH handles a high volume of child support hearings, conducted
expeditiously pursuant to HRS Chapter 576E.
The main function of the Hearings Officer is to resolve child support disputes. The Hearings Officer is
empowered to hear and issue rulings in contested and uncontested child support proceedings in
accordance with applicable laws and rules. Hearings Officers also provide education to the public, other
attorneys, and Child Support Enforcement Agency personnel.
Minimum Requirements:
? Education/Experience: Graduate from an accredited law school.
? 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 Local Rules of Federal District Court and State Circuit Court Rules.
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.
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To Apply:
Please send cover letter, application, résumé, and two writing samples to:
Kim Leonillo, Child Support Hearings Manager
Child Support Hearings Office
send by email to
Application can be found online at:
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 Personnel 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 for further information.

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