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The Law Society seeks applications from enthusiastic, responsible person to fill the position of Administration and Human Resources Officer in the Administration and Human Resources Section of Finance and Administration Department.

Job Duties:

• To perform the duties in relation to recruitment, logistical arrangements for incoming and outgoing staff;
• To assist in C&B administration;
• To assist in organisation of staff events including staff dinner, Christmas party and Spring Dinner, training and seminar etc.;
• To assist in preparing staff newsletter; 
• To assist in preparing and monitoring of Administration and Human Resources annual budget and expenses;
• To review and update various AHR policies, procedures and regulations to ensure compliance with legal requirements;
• To preform ad-hoc duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Degree holder in Human Resources Management or related disciplines;
• Minimum 5 years in similar capacity;
• Well versed in Hong Kong Employment Ordinance and other HR related ordinances;
• Good command of spoken and written English and Chinese;
• Proficiency in MS Office and Chinese Word Processing; 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 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 Monitoring Accountants (“MAs”);
• To collate documents and assist the MAs to prepare relevant reports;
• To assist the MAs to prepare draft correspondence (including letters and emails) and maintain proper filing of documents both physically and digitally.

Requirements:

• Form 5 / HKDSE or above (or equivalent qualification) with a good command of written and spoken English and Chinese (including Putonghua);
• Accounting or relevant field studies preferred with basic knowledge of principles of accounts; 
• Welcome candidates with bookkeeping and accounting related experience; 
• At least 1 year secretarial/clerical working experience;
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Chinese Word Processing;
• Good communication 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 seeks applications from enthusiastic, responsible person to fill the position of Assistant in the Registration Section of the Compliance Department.

Job Duties:

• To provide clerical support to the Registration Officers and Assistant Director, Registration;
• To assist the Registration Officers in processing applications for admission, renewal of membership and practising certificates, registration of training contracts, registration of foreign lawyers and foreign law firms, and to prepare relevant reports;
• To answer enquiries from the public and members;
• To process and issue membership cards for solicitors, trainee solicitors, registered foreign lawyers and student members; and
• To arrange dispatch of documents, maintain the relevant outgoing records and oversee the filing system.

Requirements:

• Tertiary qualifications with good command of both written and spoken English and Chinese, fluent in Putonghua preferred;
• Minimum 1 year of clerical experience, those gained in the legal field is an advantage;
• Good command of MS Office and Chinese Word Processing, proficient in Excel application is a must;
• Good telephone manner;
• A good team player, organized, hardworking and efficient; and
• Immediately available is highly preferred.

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 Director of Communications and External Affairs and Member Serivces.  The appointee will lead the Communications and External Affairs and Member Services Department to organise events and activities as well as to devise strategic and operational plans to promote the image of the Law Society.

Job Description:

• Building and maintaining positive media and PR relationships;
• Handling media relations and coordinating media events;
• Monitoring and summarizing media reports for internal circulation;
• Drafting press releases and other communication materials;
• Coordinating publicity campaigns and enhancing the corporate image;
• Producing corporate materials including corporate video, brochure and other promotional materials;
• Serving as the key media contact and supporting the President in media and public relations;
• Leading and managing communication in any crisis situation;
• Advising on public relations and media issues;
• Developing, refining and enhancing all internal and external communications;
• Conducting research and preparing reports on relevant topics;
• Ensuring alignment of departmental activities with the Law Society’s values and plans;
• Acting as Secretary for various committees and working parties.

Qualifications:

• A recognized university degree in law, mass communications, journalism, language or a related discipline, with minimum 15 years of relevant experience; 
• Able to demonstrate a successful track record at a similar level in related field(s);
• Strong media relations and organizational skills;
• Ability to manage crisis communications effectively;
• Knowledge of the legal profession and relevant policies is an advantage;
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.

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 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 experienced person to fill the position of Secretary in the Communications & External Affairs and Member Services Department.

Applicants should have:

• F.6 or above academic qualification, with formal secretarial training; degree holder is preferable;
• 3-5 years solid secretarial experience in serving senior executives;
• Good command of spoken and written English and Chinese. Knowledge in Putonghua;
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Chinese Word Processing; 
• Experience in preparing minutes of meeting is a definite advantage;
• Should be organized and meticulous;
• Good team player; and
• Able to work under tight timeline.

Preference would be given to candidate who is immediately available.

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 and responsible person to fill the challenging position of Senior Officer in Communications & External Affairs and Member Services Department.

Job Duties:

• To assist in the organisation of functions and activities, classes, seminars, webinars, receptions and other functions of the Department;
• To work with external parties including PR agencies and other service providers;
• To arrange and participate in meetings of committees and working parties; draft agenda, papers and minutes and perform work incidental thereto;
• To assist in the application and operation of Government funding schemes for the benefit of the profession/members;
• To prepare budgets, reports and proposals;
• To handle phone calls from members and public; and
• To assist in the development of new mobile app(s) and/or other solutions as shall be identified;
• To assist in initiatives and projects identified and/or relevant to the Department (including IT related projects);
• To assist the Department in providing services to and advancing interests of its members.

Requirements:

• A degree holder with at least 6 years' experience in event management;
• Additional experience in members engagement or customer service is an advantage;
• Independent and a good team player; strong communication skills and able to work under pressure and meet deadlines;
• A good command of written and spoken English and Chinese (including Putonghua);
• Proficiency in computer skills including MS Office and Chinese Word Processing;
• Travelling may be required; and
• Immediate availability is preferred.

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.*