Research Assistant II in the Faculty of Law

University of Hong Kong

Duties & Responsibilities

Assist with teaching the Clinic, including preparing classes, workshops, supervision sessions, and teaching materials.
Support live casework under supervision, including client meetings, hearings, and document preparation.
Conduct legal, country-of-origin, and policy research and prepare research memoranda and reports.
Handle clerical and administrative tasks, case records management, and course administration.
Liaise with students, partner organisations, and referral sources and coordinate student groups.
Work with clients who may have experienced trauma and handle confidential material with discretion.

Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.), Juris Doctor (J.D.), or equivalent qualification in common law from a Hong Kong or Commonwealth institution.
Preferably have work experience in law firms or chambers.
Demonstrate commitment to public interest law and working with marginalised and vulnerable clients.
Experience in the non-governmental sector, legal clinic, or human rights, immigration, or anti-trafficking work is advantageous.
Excellent command of English and Chinese (including Putonghua).
Good computer literacy and ability to liaise with international students.

Full-time contract — 1 year, with possibility of renewal; to commence as soon as possible.