The 5th Circuit Court on Kaua‘i is looking for applicants for its Independent Grand Jury Counsel.
The position, which does come with compensation, would be a one-year appointment, according to a press release from the Hawai‘i State Judiciary.
A grand jury counsel is an attorney appointed to advise a grand jury on legal matters related to a case they are considering, as established by the Constitution of the State of Hawaiʻi.
A grand jury in Hawai‘i is a group of residents, selected to serve for a year and review evidence presented by a prosecutor to determine if there is enough evidence to formally accuse someone of a felony crime.
The chief justice of the state supreme court appoints grand jury counsel. Those interested in the position are asked to mail their resumé to Kaua‘i’s Chief Judge at:
3970 Kaʻana Street, Suite 306
Līhuʻe, Hawaiʻi, 96766
Fax number: 808-482-2662
Resumés are due by Oct. 1.
