Litigation Manager provides guidance and advice to a staff of paralegals or legal assistants involved in prosecuting or defending lawsuits. Monitors timelines and work progress to ensure work is completed on time. Being a Litigation Manager conducts new hire and ongoing training sessions. Requires a thorough knowledge of the organization's products/services. Additionally, Litigation Manager requires a bachelor's/master's degree. Typically reports to the top legal executive/general counsel. The Litigation Manager manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. Extensive knowledge of department processes. To be a Litigation Manager typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1 to 3 years supervisory experience may be required. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Departmental Vacancy Announcement
DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL
LITIGATION SECRETARY, SRNA
Position Number: 123184
Division with the Vacancy:
Complex Litigation
Opening Date: Thursday, January 4, 2024
Last Day to File Applications: Continuous recruitment until needs are met*
*Applications and any supplemental materials must be postmarked by midnight of the last day to meet filing
deadline.
Summary of Duties:
This position is assigned to the Complex Litigation Division of the Office of the Attorney General. The
Department of the Attorney General is responsible for the provision of advice, counseling, and
representation of the State in civil matters. The Complex Litigation Division is responsible for proper
handling of litigation cases that are significant and substantial in cost and exposure requiring close
attention, direct supervision, and/or special handling by the Attorney General because they may
involve policy issues and/or are complex, confidential, sensitive, or of an emergency nature.
This position provides legal secretarial and administrative assistance to the Supervising Deputy
Attorney General of the Complex Litigation Division.
Knowledge and Abilities Required:
Knowledge: Business English; Spelling; Arithmetic; the operation and operational maintenance of
various office appliances and equipment, including office duplicating and copying machines; office
practices and procedures.
Abilities: Carry out a varied range of secretarial and clerical functions; organize, assign, direct, and
review the work of others; maintain an effective work pace under periodic deadlines; learn and apply
pertinent statutory provisions, rules, regulations, policies and procedures; read and write routine
business letters, summaries and reports using acceptable format and conforming to all rules of
grammar and style; speak simply and directly, including occasionally speaking to groups as well as
individuals; deal tactfully with others both within and outside the organization; for some positions, type
accurately at an acceptable rate of speed or type and take and transcribe shorthand dictation at
acceptable rates of speed; for some positions, operate an automobile and/or supervise the work of
others.
To Apply:
Please send cover letter, application and résumé to:
John H. Price, Supervising Deputy Attorney General
Complex Litigation Division
425 Queen Street, Honolulu, Hawaii 96813
or by email to John.H.Price@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. Call 586-1236 for more
information.
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.
If you have any questions, please contact our office at (808) 586-1236 for further information.
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