Duties include: -

(a)        Work in the Convention Against Torture Scheme (CAT Scheme) office which provides legal assistance for claimants during the screening of claims made under Article 3 of the Convention Against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment.

(b)       Interview torture claim claimants eligible for the legal representation service under the CAT Scheme and obtaining instructions for the duty lawyer’s reference.

(c)        Assist lawyers in interviewing CAT claimants at the office or various detention centres.

(d)       Frequent visit to detention centres around Hong Kong is required.

Qualifications: -

(a)        Degree holder.

(b)       High proficiency in English and Chinese, both spoken and written.

(c)        Knowledge of any language other than Chinese and English will be an advantage.

Salary: -

Salary will start at HK$29,560- per month.

Fringe benefits include Contributory Provident Fund, Medical Insurance (covering dependants as well) and 18 days paid leave per annum.

(Be required to work at various offices throughout the territory on rotation).

Appointment will be made on fixed term contract basis from date of commencement of employment for 12 months, renewable subject to satisfactory performance and other conditions.

The deadline for the application with full resume and return address to reach the Administrator, The Duty Lawyer Service, 23/F Asia Orient Tower, Town Place, No. 33 Lockhart Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong is at 5:00 p.m. on 24^th June 2016. Any late submission will not be considered. Selected applicants may receive an interview invitation by post and expect to have an interview in July 2016. The employment will commence in August 2016. (Online application will not be considered. Please apply By Post.)

Personal data collected will be used for appointment and employment-related purpose only.

Unsuccessful applicants in the past 30 months need not apply.

Data on unsuccessful candidates is normally destroyed within 6 months after rejection of application.

Requests for references may be sought from or inquiries may be made of employers named by you. If you object to such requests or inquiries being made, you should make this clear in your application.

The Duty Lawyer Service has no obligation to inform unsuccessful candidates of the reason for their not being successful.