Departmental Vacancy Announcement
DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL

COMPLIANCE OFFICER

Position No. 123185

Division with the Vacancy:
Office of the Attorney General

Complex Litigation, Fraud & Compliance Unit

Opening Date: February 18, 2022
Last Day to File Applications: Continuous recruitment until needs are met

Summary of Duties:
This position is assigned to the Complex Litigation, Fraud & Compliance Unit (CLFCU) of the Office of the
Attorney General. The Department of the Attorney General is responsible for the advising, counseling, and
representing the State in civil and criminal matters. CLFCU is dedicated to handling, or providing oversight
of matters that potentially undermine the integrity of government.

This position is responsible for ensuring that the Department of the Attorney General, and other
departments within state government as assigned by the Attorney General, exercise due diligence and
sound internal controls to operate with integrity and protect against legal risk. This position is responsible
for making sure the Department is conducting its business in full compliance with all state and federal laws
and regulations, professional standards, accepted practices, and internal practices.

Minimum Requirements: 

Education/Experience: Law school graduate. 

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.
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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:

Valerie Kato, First Deputy Attorney General
Office of the Attorney General

425 Queen Street
Honolulu, Hawaii 96813

and/or send by email to Valerie.M.Kato@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.