Counseling and Drafting Division
The Counseling and Drafting Division is responsible for rendering oral and written opinions to all of the entitles it advises, for drafting bills and resolutions for submission to the City Council or the State legislature, for reviewing and approving legal documents to which the City is a signatory, and for attending all the meetings of the City Council, the council committees, and the City boards and commissions.
Litigation Division
The Litigation Division represents the City and County of Honolulu before all of the state and federal courts in the State of Hawaii, including the two appellate courts of the State of Hawaii, the United States Districts Court for the District of Hawaii and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. The Division processes and litigates all claims by or against the City, seeks collection of monies owed to the City, and handles Subpoenas Duces Tecum directed to the Honolulu Police Department.
Real Property Tax Division
The Real Property Tax (RPT) Division maximizes intake of real property assessment revenues to the City by efficiently managing cases and vigorously defending the City against real property tax appeals brought in Tax Appeal Court ("TAC"). The RPT Division coordinates and works with the other counties in developing appraisal procedure and legislation, as well as litigation practices through the ongoing exchange of information and support of legal positions on common issues.
Job Opportunities
The Department of the Corporation Counsel, City and County of Honolulu, is seeking experienced attorneys to fill immediate openings for positions in its Counseling and Drafting Division (administrative law, employment law and workers' compensation law experience preferred); and in its Litigation Division (labor and employment litigation experience preferred). Applicants must be licensed in Hawaii. Submit a letter of interest, resume detailing appropriate experience, and references to: Department of the Corporation Counsel, City and County of Honolulu, Attn: Wynde Yamamoto, 530 S. King Street, Room 110, Honolulu, Hawaii 96813, or email the information requested to cor@honolulu.gov.
