Job Description

Recruitment Information

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This posting is for the State of Hawaii, Legislature, Legislative Reference Bureau Systems Office.



The position is located on the Island of Oahu.

Salary: $ 3,400.00 per month

If you have any questions regarding this non-civil service exempt position, please contact Session Staff Supervisor at (808) 587-0700 (Monday - Friday, 7:45 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (HST).

The State Recruiting Office will refer all inquiries regarding this exempt position to the Legislative Reference Bureau Systems Office.

Duties Summary

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ASSISTANT LEGISLATIVE RESEARCHER

LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU SYSTEMS OFFICE

FULL-TIME TEMPORARY POSITIONS (SESSION STAFF)

(January 2, 2026, to early May 2026)



The Legislative Reference Bureau is a non-partisan legislative service agency that provides a wide variety of services to Hawaii legislators, legislative committees, and in some limited cases, other government agencies and members of the public.



The Assistant Legislative Researchers (Bill Summary Specialists) provide information about the Legislature, the legislative process, the measures considered by the Legislature, and the Hawaii Revised Statutes. We create and maintain bill status databases and utilize the databases to provide research and create reports.



Bill Summary Specialist Duties:

Drafts descriptions from legislative measures and assigns keywords; Inputs and retrieves legislative information quickly and efficiently; Tracks legislative measures; and Proofreads and formats documents.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

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LEGAL AUTHORIZATION TO WORK REQUIREMENT: The State of Hawaii requires all persons seeking employment with the government of the State shall be citizens, nationals, or permanent resident aliens of the United States, or eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment in the United States.



Reliable and punctual; Must be available evenings, weekends, and holidays as workload and deadlines may demand; Possess a professional attitude and appearance; Proficient PC experience (Windows, database software, and online productivity tools); Type 45-55 wpm accurately; Quickly grasp concepts; Works well under pressure; Able to maintain confidentiality; Able to prioritize and multi-task; Possess effective verbal and written communication skills; Able to follow instructions and procedures while paying attention to accuracy and details; Self-motivated to complete time-sensitive requests in a professional and timely manner; Work effectively with others as part of a team; Be flexible and adaptable to changing priorities; Knowledge of the Hawaii legislature and the legislative process preferred; Experience with office equipment (business phones, multi-function devices - printer/copier); High school degree or equivalent required; College degree preferred.

Other Information

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Current COVID-19/flu vaccination encouraged; and Training provided.


Monthly gross salary: $3,400.00

Benefits available: health, prescription drug, vision and dental insurance.

This position is exempt from the civil service and considered temporary in nature. If appointed, employment will be "at will," which means that the employee's term of service will be terminated at the end of the stated employment period, or the employee may be discharged from employment at the prerogative of the department head or designee at any time for cause.



Submit resumes to:

Email your cover letter, resume, and three references to lrbbill1@capitol.hawaii.gov. Please indicate that you are applying for the Bill Summary Specialist position on your cover letter.



Direct all inquiries regarding this position to:

Session Staff Supervisor at (808) 587-0700, Monday - Friday, 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (HST)

NOTE: The State Recruiting Office will refer you to the Legislative Reference Bureau Systems Office regarding this exempt position.