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

Reporting to the Director of Communications and External Affairs, the appointee will be responsible for searching, collating and processing research materials and information on legal topic(s), supporting the preparation of internal materials such as presentation materials by providing background search, figures and statistics and policy updates, conducting other research-like duties and taking care of applications by the Law Society for Government funding when necessary.

Requirements:

• A degree holder, preferably with PRC law degree or above;
• Minimum 5 years of legal research 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 and process up-to-date information from reliable sources in a timely 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 click "APPLY NOW". 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 of Administration and Human Resources by calling 2846 0586. Applicants not invited for interview within 6 weeks may consider their applications unsuccessful.*