The main duties include: (a) to carry out legal research work; (b) to support supervisors to collate legal materials and write summaries in relation to various legal papers; and (c) to perform other duties as assigned by the supervisors when required. The hours and venues of work may be varied having regard to the operational needs of the department.

Candidate should have – (a) a Diploma in Legal Studies from the University of Hong Kong/The Hong Kong Polytechnic University/City University of Hong Kong or Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education/technical institute/technical college, or equivalent; and (b) met the language proficiency requirement of Level 2 or above in Chinese Language and English Language in the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination (HKDSEE) or the Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination, or equivalent (Note: For non-civil service appointment purpose, ‘Grade E’ or above in Chinese Language and English Language (Syllabus B) in previous HKCEE are accepted administratively as comparable to ‘Level 2’ or above in Chinese Language and English Language in the 2007 HKCEE and henceforth). (c) Experience in local legal work would be an advantage.