Deputy Prosecuting Attorney

Job Posting End Date: March 19, 2026 ARE YOU A CURRENT COUNTY OF KAUA'I EMPLOYEE? IF YES, DO NOT APPLY HERE! IF YOU APPLY ON THIS WEBSITE YOUR APPLICATION WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. This posting is for External Candidates only. Current County of Kaua'i employees, must apply on the Internal Career Site by clicking on this link Job Title: Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Salary Range: $9,750.00 - $11,776.00 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 - $141,312.00 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 Join our Team of over 1,300 employees on the island of Kaua’i and start building a better tomorrow for you, your family and the Kaua’i community! I’ve submitted my application, what happens next? For civil service positions, applicants will be evaluated based on the content of their applications and depending on the position, may require additional assessments such as a written examination, performance examination or evidence of a valid driver’s license before being placed on an eligible list for that class of work. Depending on your ranking on the eligible list, you may be invited to participate in the remainder of the selection process. For non-civil service positions, applicants do not need to meet minimum qualification requirements. Oral Interviews are conducted with a panel of interviewers and if you are selected for an interview you will be contacted by the hiring department. Employment references will be conducted for the final applicant. After offer, depending on the position, other requirements such as criminal background check, physical examination, and drug testing may be required. What is an eligible list? Applicants for civil service positions who meets the minimum qualification requirements are placed on an eligible list which will be used by departments to fill a vacant position for that class of work. An applicant will remain on an eligible list for 6 months. What is the difference between a civil service and non-civil service position? A civil service position must be filled through the merit system whereby applicants must be qualified to fill a position. Becoming a civil service employee provides an individual with various rights not afforded to non-civil service employees. For more information about civil service recruitment, visit our website: Employment Opportunities - Kauai County, HI Hiring for a non-civil service position is usually processed by the hiring department. There are no minimum qualification requirements and your employment is considered “at will” which means that you may be discharged by the hiring department at any time. Do you allow substitutions for minimum qualification requirements (education for experience or experience for education)? Yes we do! For more information about allowed substitutions for a specific position, visit Class Specifications and search the specific job description that you are interested in. What benefits does the County of Kaua’i offer? The County of Kaua’i offers generous leave time that employees start earning as soon as you are hired! 21 days of vacation leave 21 days of sick leave 13 paid holidays (14 in an election year) FREE medical for your entire family! Vested retirement benefits after 10 years of service! And much more! For more information about benefits, visit our website: Benefits of Becoming a County of Kaua‘i Employee Didn’t see a job that fits your career goals? Don't worry, we are always updating our career site! Sign up for alerts to know when new jobs are posted! 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