Duties include: -
(a) Interview adult and juvenile defendants eligible for the legal representation service under the Scheme and the acceptance of instructions for the duty lawyer’s reference in plea taking, and trial.
(b) Assist lawyers in court attendances.
(c) Frequent visit to detention centres or prisons 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: -
(a) Salary will start at HK$38,715- per month.
(b) Fringe benefits include Contributory Provident Fund, Medical Insurance (covering dependents as well) and 18 days paid leave per annum.

Remarks: -
(a) Applicants must be permanent residents of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.
(b) Be required to work at various offices throughout the territory on rotation.
(c) Appointment will be made on fixed term contract basis, renewable subject to satisfactory performance and other conditions.

The deadline for the application with full resume to reach the Administrator, The Duty Lawyer Service, Suites 808-809 Harcourt House, 39 Gloucester Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong is at 5:00 p.m. on 21 July 2026. Any late submission will not be considered. Selected applicants may receive an interview invitation and expect to have an interview in August 2026. The employment will commence in November 2026 (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 applications not being successful.

THE DUTY LAWYER SERVICE

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