Professional knowledge and skills in maritime services
Maritime Lawyers (Maritime) must always apply professional knowledge and skills in maritime services to solve issues and problems at work.
Maritime Lawyers (Maritime)
Descriptions & Duties
- Maritime Lawyers (Maritime) advise clients on legal issues and disputes under marine law and the related rules and conventions, draw up legal documents, represent clients in legal proceedings.
Generic Competencies
Physical Abilities
Physical abilities
- Physical strength
- Eye hand coordination / precision / dexterity
Importance:1 (Max:5)
Skill is rarely required
Technology Skills
Technology skills
- Computer literacy
- Application of technology
Importance:3 (Max:5)
Skill is basically required
Cognitive Abilities
Cognitive abilities
- Creativity
- Visualisation
- Logical thinking
Importance:4 (Max:5)
Skill is frequently required
Comprehension And Expression
Comprehension and expression skills
- Reading comprehension
- Oral / written expression
Importance:5 (Max:5)
Skill is required all the time
Social Skills
Social skills
- Communication
- Negotiation
- Persuasion
Importance:5 (Max:5)
Skill is required all the time
Organisation And Execution Skills
Organisation and execution skills
- Planning
- Organising
- Judgement
- Decision making
Importance:5 (Max:5)
Skill is required all the time
Problem Solving Skills
Problem solving skills
- Ability to solve simple and complex problems effectively and efficiently
Importance:5 (Max:5)
Skill is required all the time
Management Skills
Management skills
- Leadership
- Management of finance / time / people / other resources
Importance:4 (Max:5)
Skill is frequently required
Trade Specific Competencies
Knowledge and skills in interpreting international legislation in relation to maritime industry
Maritime Lawyers (Maritime) need to provide legal advices on a wide variety of subjects related to maritime. They must be able to interpret international legislation that governs the different aspects of the maritime industry.
General Requirements
Academic qualification
- A bachelor's of laws degree from the University of Hong Kong, the City University of Hong Kong, the Chinese University of Hong Kong, or other recognised tertiary institutions under Common Law jurisdiction
Professional qualification
- Completion of a Postgraduate Certificate in Laws (PCLL)
Career Path & Salary
Private Sector
Monthly Salary $15,000-$35,000
Monthly Salary $50,000-$110,000
Monthly Salary $50,000-$160,000
Monthly Salary $70,000-$180,000
Government Sector
Monthly Salary Master Pay Scale Point 27-28
Monthly Salary Master Pay Scale Point 32-44
Monthly Salary Master Pay Scale Point 45-49
Monthly Salary Directorate (Legal) Pay Scale Point 1
Monthly Salary Master Pay Scale Point 27-28
Monthly Salary Master Pay Scale Point 32-44
Monthly Salary Master Pay Scale Point 45-49
Monthly Salary Directorate (Legal) Pay Scale Point 1
*For more details on Civil Service Pay Scales, please visit website of the Civil Service Bureau.
http://www.csb.gov.hk/english/admin/pay/952.html
Work Environment
- Maritime Lawyers (Maritime) work mostly in offices. They may need to attend meetings with clients such as ship owners, insurance agents at various locations.
