Civil Procedure Counsel for Unrepresented Litigants

Civil Service Bureau; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 480,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Gratuity up to 15%

Leave entitlements under Employment/Od

Job summary

Civil Service Bureau seeks a Resident Lawyer to deliver civil procedural advice to litigants-in-person and support the Legal Advice Scheme for unrepresented litigants. The role requires HK solicitor status, substantial litigation experience, and strong bilingual communication in English and Chinese.

The appointee may work outside normal hours and will be offered a two-year non-civil service contract, with fringe benefits and a gratuity on successful completion.

Qualifications

• Admitted as a solicitor in Hong Kong and hold a valid practising certificate by appointment.
• Not less than six years' practice in Hong Kong.
• Experience in litigation in Hong Kong.
• Knowledge of civil procedure and practice in Hong Kong.
• Strong written English and Chinese; fluent in English and Cantonese; Putonghua is preferable.
• Pro bono experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide civil procedural legal advice to litigants-in-person at advice sessions.
• Assist the Centre-in-charge in managing the Legal Advice Scheme for Unrepresented Litigants on Civil Procedures.
• Carry out other duties as assigned by the Centre-in-charge.
• May be required to work outside office hours, including Sundays and Public Holidays.

Skills

Solicitor in HK

Six years HK practice

Litigation experience

Civil procedure knowledge

English-Chinese fluency

Putonghua preferred

Communication skills

Job description

Civil Service Bureau seeks a Resident Lawyer to deliver civil procedural advice to litigants-in-person and support the Legal Advice Scheme for unrepresented litigants. The role requires HK solicitor status, substantial litigation experience, and strong bilingual communication in English and Chinese.

The appointee may work outside normal hours and will be offered a two-year non-civil service contract, with fringe benefits and a gratuity on successful completion.