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The Law Society of Hong Kong is the professional association which regulates and promotes the development of solicitors' practices.

 

Investigation Counsel

Assistant, Compliance

Assistant, Member Services

Assistant, Registration

Assistant, Standards and Development

Communications and External Affairs Officer

 

INVESTIGATION COUNSEL (Ref: COM/IC)

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

Requirements:

  • More than 3 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 will be an advantage;
  • 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.hkPlease 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.*

ASSISTANT, COMPLIANCE (Ref: COM/ASST)

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.*

ASSISTANT, MEMBER SERVICES (Ref: MS/ASST)

The Law Society seeks applications from enthusiastic, competent and suitably qualified persons to fill the position of Assistant in the Member Services Department. The position will be responsible for event support, data entry, filing, handling telephone enquiries, and providing general clerical support to the Member Services Department. 

Job Duties:

  • To assist in the co-ordination of events, activities and seminars/webinars and provide onsite support;
  • To type, copy and distribute agenda, papers and minutes of meetings;
  • To assist in the operation of Helplines maintained by the Department and any work incidental thereto;
  • To coordinate in the production of Law Society publications;
  • To assist in updating and posting information in the Law Society website, App, online registration systems and/or other social media platforms; and
  • To handle secretarial and clerical duties as shall be delegated.

Requirements:

  • Relevant tertiary qualifications with a good command of written and spoken English and Chinese;
  • At least 1 year office working experience;
  • Proficiency in MS Office and Chinese Word Processing;
  • Good telephone manners; 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.*

ASSISTANT, REGISTRATION (Ref: COM/REG/ASST)

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.*

ASSISTANT, STANDARDS AND DEVELOPMENT (Ref: S&D/ASST)

The Law Society seeks applications from enthusiastic, responsible person to fill the position of Assistant in the Standards and Development Department.

Job Duties:

  • To assist in the administration of the training programmes of the Law Society; 
  • To be responsible for the logistics of training courses, organisation of conferences, assessments, professional examinations and other activities;
  • To assist in accreditation of courses; and
  • To handle enquiries from members, course registrants, course providers, and examination candidates.

Requirements:

  • Tertiary qualifications with good command of written and spoken English and Chinese;
  • 1 year working experience is preferred but fresh graduates will also be considered; 
  • Proficiency in MS Office & Chinese Word Processing;
  • Good telephone manners; 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.*

COMMUNICATIONS AND EXTERNAL AFFAIRS OFFICER (Ref: CEA/OFR)

The Law Society seeks applications from enthusiastic, competent and suitably qualified persons to fill the position of Communications and External Affairs Officer.

The appointee will be responsible for supporting the communications and external affairs function of the Law Society. This includes assisting in the organisation of community events and publicity campaigns to promote Hong Kong’s legal services and to enhance the corporate image of the Law Society. The appointee will also assist in preparing papers for committee meetings, drafting speeches, coordinating the production of promotional materials as well as news-monitoring.

Requirements:

  • A degree holder with 2 to 3 years of experience in similar capacity;
  • A good command of written and spoken English and Chinese, including proficiency in Putonghua;
  • Independent, strong communication skills, and able to multi-task and work under pressure;
  • Good computer skills, including MS Office and Chinese Word Processing;
  • Travelling may be required;
  • Experience in event management;
  • Knowledge in using video conferencing platforms, Photoshop and other graphic design software will be an advantage; 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.hkPlease 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.*