Law
The University of Hong Kong
Apply now Ref.: 526948 Work type: Full-time Department: Faculty of Law (18000) Categories: Executive / Technical / Support Hong Kong
Secretary II in the Clinical Legal Education Programme of the Faculty of Law (Ref.: 526948) (to commence as soon as possible, on a two-year fixed- term basis with contract-end gratuity and University contribution to a retirement benefits scheme, totalling up to 10% of basic salary, with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance)
The Clinical Legal Education (“CLE”) Programme of the Faculty of Law runs a Free Legal Advice Scheme (“FLAS”) on HKU Campus under the umbrella of the Duty Lawyer Service, offering preliminary legal advice to members of the public having actual legal problems involving the laws of Hong Kong as to their legal position. In exceptional and deserving cases, the CLE Programme may offer further assistance to the clients to assist them to obtain legal aid or pro bono legal representation (primarily in legal aid appeals in civil cases and in criminal appeals).
Applicants should have 5 passes in HKCEE including English (min. Grade C if Syllabus A/Level 2 from 2007), Chinese (Level 2 from 2007) and Mathematics; OR min. Level 2 or equivalent in 5 subjects in HKDSEE including English Language, Chinese Language and Mathematics, with at least 2 years' work experience. They should also have a good command of spoken and written English and Chinese; good organizational, problem-solving and communication skills; strong computer skills; and the ability to handle multi-tasks. They should be a mature and good team player, self-motivated with a strong sense of responsibility and ethics, hard-working, and independent. The appointee will assist in the management of and providing logistical support for the clinical legal education programme in the Faculty of Law and the running of the Free Legal Advice Scheme on HKU campus. He/She will also undertake other duties for the Faculty as assigned.
A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, in addition to annual leave and medical benefits.
The University only accepts online application for the above post. Applicants should apply online and upload an up-to-date C.V. Closes June 12, 2024.
Advertised: Jun 7, 2024 (HK Time) Applications close: Jun 12, 2024 (HK Time)
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