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The Law Society seeks applications from enthusiastic, competent and suitably qualified persons to fill the position of Assistant in the Communications & External Affairs and Member Services Department. 

The appointee will be responsible for providing support to the Director of Communications & External Affairs and Member Services in:  

• Coordinating travel arrangements for Law Society representatives including bookings of flight, hotel accommodation and airport transfer services;
• Handling administrative duties including meeting coordination, preparing correspondence and papers and coordination of meetings;
• Updating and maintaining records of all expenses incurred under the Communications & External Affairs and Member Services Department;
• Updating and maintaining the Department’s filing registry;
• Coordinating the production of corporate and promotional materials;
• Managing the Department’s inventory of corporate souvenirs, corporate brochures and related materials; and
• Special projects such as Law Week, Teen Talk, Opening of the Legal Year, annual receptions, regional and international conferences.

Requirements:

• F.6 or above with at least 1 year’s working experience;
• Experience in secretarial/ clerical work will be an advantage;
• A good command of written and spoken English and Chinese (including proficiency in Putonghua);
• Good computer skills including MS Office and Chinese Word Processing;
• Experience in online meeting platforms will be an advantage;
• Good telephone manner;
• Independent, meticulous, courteous and able to work efficiently to meet tight deadlines or work outside normal office hours as and when required; and 
• Immediate availability is preferable.

Interested parties please send your full curriculum vitae stating the reference number, current and expected salary to the Assistant Director, Administration and Human Resources, The Law Society of Hong Kong, 3/F, Wing On House, 71 Des Voeux Road Central, Hong Kong or via email to recruit@hklawsoc.org.hk.   Please mark “Private and Confidential” on the envelope.

*Personal data provided by job applicants will be used strictly in accordance with the Law Society's personal data policies as set out in the Personal Information Collection Statement. A copy of the Statement can be obtained from Assistant Director, Administration & Human Resources by calling 2846 0500. Applicants not invited for interview within 6 weeks may consider their applications unsuccessful.*

The Law Society seeks applications from an enthusiastic and responsible person to fill the position of Assistant in the Compliance Department. 

Job Duties:

• To perform secretarial and clerical support to Investigation Counsel (“IC”);
• To assist the IC to handle complaints and answer enquiries from the public and members;
• To collate documents and assist the IC to prepare relevant reports;
• To prepare draft correspondence (including memorandum and letters), keep relevant outgoing records and maintain proper filing both physically and digitally; and 
• To fill in forms for conducting land searches, company searches, bankruptcy searches and death searches, etc.

Requirements:

• F.6 or above with a good command of written and spoken English and Chinese (including Putonghua);
• At least 1 year secretarial/clerical working experience;
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Chinese Word Processing;
• Good telephone manner; and
• Immediate availability is preferable.

Interested parties please send your full curriculum vitae stating the reference number, current and expected salary to the Assistant Director, Administration and Human Resources, The Law Society of Hong Kong, 3/F, Wing On House, 71 Des Voeux Road Central, Hong Kong or via email to recruit@hklawsoc.org.hk.   Please mark “Private and Confidential” on the envelope.

*Personal data provided by job applicants will be used strictly in accordance with the Law Society's personal data policies as set out in the Personal Information Collection Statement. A copy of the Statement can be obtained from Assistant Director, Administration & Human Resources by calling 2846 0500. Applicants not invited for interview within 6 weeks may consider their applications unsuccessful.*

The Law Society of Hong Kong invites applications from high-calibre candidates for the position of Assistant Director.  The appointee will have overall responsibilities of leading a small team to organise events and activities as well as to devise strategic and operational plans to promote the image of the Law Society.

Job Duties:

• Organise events, exhibitions, visits and functions for members of the Law Society and for the public;
• Plan and execute the Law Society’s strategies and activities;
• Plan and manage contracts and activities that are contracted out;
• Draft communications write-ups such as executive speeches, advertorials and feature articles;
• Oversee Law Society’s publications, websites and digital media channels;
• Engage stakeholders, counterpart organisations as well as trade and industry associations to ensure corporate image and messages are presented effectively and properly;
• Provide strategic and implementation advice on media issues where necessary;
• Act as Secretaries to relevant committees and working groups (e.g., prepare meeting papers and minutes); and
• Perform any other duties as directed.

Requirements:

• A recognized university degree in law, mass communications, journalism, language or a related discipline;
• A minimum of 5 years of solid managerial experience in public relations, marketing and event management;
• Profound knowledge of multi-stakeholder communications, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work independently under tight deadlines;
• Excellent planning, organisation, and management skills;
• Proactive, result-oriented, creative and highly self-motivated;
• A team player who can work with colleagues, members and stakeholders; and
• Excellent command of written and spoken English and Chinese.

Interested parties please send your full curriculum vitae stating the reference number, current and expected salary to the Assistant Director, Administration and Human Resources, The Law Society of Hong Kong, 3/F, Wing On House, 71 Des Voeux Road Central, Hong Kong or via email to recruit@hklawsoc.org.hk.  Please mark “Private and Confidential” on the envelope.

*Personal data provided by job applicants will be used strictly in accordance with the Law Society's personal data policies as set out in the Personal Information Collection Statement. A copy of the Statement can be obtained from Assistant Director, Administration & Human Resources by calling 2846 0500. Applicants not invited for interview within 6 weeks may consider their applications unsuccessful.*

The Law Society seeks applications from an enthusiastic and responsible solicitor to fill the position of Investigation Counsel in the Compliance Department. Apart from assisting in compliance matters, the appointee will be responsible for investigating complaints, conducting inspections against law firms and assisting Intervention Agents in the intervention of law firms. 

Requirements:

• Not less than 5 years’ post-qualification experience;
• Good command of written and spoken English and Chinese (including Putonghua) and be able to prepare written reports in English;
• Previous investigation experience is required;
• Computer literate with good skills in MS Office;
• Strong communications and interpersonal skills, organized, highly efficient and independent.

Interested parties please send your full curriculum vitae stating the reference number, current and expected salary to the Assistant Director, Administration and Human Resources, The Law Society of Hong Kong, 3/F, Wing On House, 71 Des Voeux Road, Central, Hong Kong., or via email to recruit@hklawsoc.org.hk.  Please mark “Private and Confidential” on the envelope.

*Personal data provided by job applicants will be used strictly in accordance with the Law Society's personal data policies as set out in the Personal Information Collection Statement. A copy of the Statement can be obtained from Assistant Director, Administration & Human Resources by calling 2846 0500. Applicants not invited for interview within 6 weeks may consider their applications unsuccessful.*

The Law Society seeks applications from enthusiastic, competent and suitably qualified persons to fill the position of Legal Research Officer (Communications & External Affairs and Member Services) in the Communications & External Affairs and Member Services Department.

Reporting to the Director of Communications & External Affairs and Member Services, the appointee will be responsible for searching, collating and processing research materials and information on legal topics, supporting the preparation of communication materials such as speeches, letters, presentation materials and other publicity communications by providing background search, figures and statistics and policy updates, and performing other research-related duties or duties.   

Requirements:

• A degree holder, preferably in law or communications;
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience;
• A good command of written and spoken English and Chinese (including proficiency in Putonghua);
• Good computer skills including MS Office and Chinese Word Processing; and
• Be able to explore, identify, collect, synthesise and present up-to-date information from reliable sources in a timely, concise and organised manner.

Interested parties please send your full curriculum vitae stating the reference number, current and expected salary to the Assistant Director, Administration and Human Resources, The Law Society of Hong Kong, 3/F, Wing On House, 71 Des Voeux Road, Central, Hong Kong., or via email to recruit@hklawsoc.org.hk.  Please mark “Private and Confidential” on the envelope.

*Personal data provided by job applicants will be used strictly in accordance with the Law Society's personal data policies as set out in the Personal Information Collection Statement. A copy of the Statement can be obtained from Assistant Director, Administration & Human Resources by calling 2846 0500. Applicants not invited for interview within 6 weeks may consider their applications unsuccessful.*

The Law Society seeks applications from an enthusiastic and responsible person to fill the position of Professional Indemnity Scheme Officer in the Practitioners Affairs Department.  

Job Duties include:

• Providing secretarial and clerical services to Director, Professional Indemnity Scheme (“DPIS”)
• Assisting the arrangement of meetings including preparation of agenda, papers and reports for meetings, and any follow-up issues 
• Working and liaising with various parties including manager of the PIS, insurance broker, banks, auditors, investment consultants, investment managers, legal advisors and any other parties as directed by DPIS
• Performing finance support functions 
• Preparing cashflow projections
• Carrying out research on ad hoc topics and preparing draft papers
• Handling internal as well as external enquiries

Requirements:

• Tertiary qualifications with good command of written and spoken English and Chinese (Cantonese and Putonghua) 
• Proficiency in computer skills including MS Office and Chinese Word Processing
• Mature, organised and able to work independently 
• Legal and/or insurance knowledge or experience would be helpful

Interested parties please send your full curriculum vitae stating the reference number, current and expected salary to the Assistant Director, Administration and Human Resources, The Law Society of Hong Kong, 3/F, Wing On House, 71 Des Voeux Road, Central, Hong Kong., or via email to recruit@hklawsoc.org.hk.  Please mark “Private and Confidential” on the envelope.

*Personal data provided by job applicants will be used strictly in accordance with the Law Society's personal data policies as set out in the Personal Information Collection Statement. A copy of the Statement can be obtained from Assistant Director, Administration & Human Resources by calling 2846 0500. Applicants not invited for interview within 6 weeks may consider their applications unsuccessful.*

The Law Society seeks applications from enthusiastic, competent and suitably qualified persons to fill the position of Senior Officer / Officer (Professional Development and Training) in the Standards & Development Department.

The position will be mainly responsible for the planning and administration of courses, training programmes and assessments, including organising the delivery of courses, lecturers, seminars, workshops and events on behalf of the Law Society and the Hong Kong Academy of Law, and assisting in handling enquiries and liaison work with relevant parties regarding such courses, training programmes and assessments as well as assisting in the promotion and publicity thereof.   Applicants should possess: 

• relevant tertiary qualifications with a good command of written and spoken English and Chinese (Cantonese and Putonghua);
• experience in designing, organizing and/or evaluating training programmes, and planning the logistics thereof;
• (preferably) experience in publicity and promotion of courses or events; and
• strong communication and organisation skills.

Suitable candidates with less experience will be considered for the position of Standards & Development Officer.

Interested parties please send your full curriculum vitae stating the reference number, current and expected salary to the Assistant Director, Administration and Human Resources, The Law Society of Hong Kong, 3/F, Wing On House, 71 Des Voeux Road, Central, Hong Kong., or via email to recruit@hklawsoc.org.hk.  Please mark “Private and Confidential” on the envelope.

*Personal data provided by job applicants will be used strictly in accordance with the Law Society's personal data policies as set out in the Personal Information Collection Statement. A copy of the Statement can be obtained from Assistant Director, Administration & Human Resources by calling 2846 0500. Applicants not invited for interview within 6 weeks may consider their applications unsuccessful.*

The Law Society seeks applications from enthusiastic, competent and suitably qualified persons to fill the position of Standards & Development Officer in the Standards & Development Department.

Job duties:

• To assist in processing the applications for sitting the Overseas Lawyers Qualification Examination (“OLQE”);
• To assist in dealing with enquiries on OLQE;
• To compile the OLQE statistics; inputting and retrieving OLQE data;
• To assist in administrative work such as receiving payments, acknowledging receipts, etc;
• To arrange meetings, prepare agenda and papers of the meetings;
• To provide secretarial and clerical services within the Department;
• To undertake any other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Recognised university degree holder;
• At least 3 years of work experience;
• Good command of both written and spoken English and Chinese, ability to speak in Putonghua is an advantage;
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Chinese Word Processing;
• Able to work in tight timeframe; and
• Good organizational skills.

Interested parties please send your full curriculum vitae stating the reference number, current and expected salary to the Assistant Director, Administration and Human Resources, The Law Society of Hong Kong, 3/F, Wing On House, 71 Des Voeux Road, Central, Hong Kong., or via email to recruit@hklawsoc.org.hk.  Please mark “Private and Confidential” on the envelope.

*Personal data provided by job applicants will be used strictly in accordance with the Law Society's personal data policies as set out in the Personal Information Collection Statement. A copy of the Statement can be obtained from Assistant Director, Administration & Human Resources by calling 2846 0500. Applicants not invited for interview within 6 weeks may consider their applications unsuccessful.*