Assistant – ICC Dispute Resolution Services (Hong Kong)

As the institutional representative of over 45 million businesses in more than 170 countries, the International Chamber of Commerce operates with a core mission to “make business work for everyone, every day, everywhere”. 

We act as the primary voice of the real economy in a range of intergovernmental organisations – from the World Trade Organisation to the UN climate process – championing the needs of local business in global decision making. 

The convening power of our global network enables us to set rules and standards that facilitate over $10 trillion dollars in trade each year – as well as providing tailored products and digital services that directly address the real challenges faced by businesses operating internationally. 

We also provide the world’s premier private global dispute resolution services, leveraging ICC’s unique independence, integrity and expertise. 

The Secretariat of the ICC International Court of Arbitration is currently recruiting an Assistant to work with its case management team in Hong Kong.  

The role 

The role involves administrative tasks including: 

• Daily mail (preparation of letters, correction, formatting, sending out emails and express courier letters) 
• Electronic and paper archiving 
• Follow up of cases under the supervision of lawyers 
• Database management for the Court procedures 
• Preparing Court’s documents and notification of Court’s decisions 

Requirements 

• Previous experience in an international environment, proficient in written as well as spoken English. Fluency in other languages widely spoken in North Asia would also be desirable. 
• At ease with administrative and organisational functions  
• Have a team-oriented approach but be able to work autonomously 

• Be well organised and proactive 
• Proficient in MS Office programmes 

Terms and conditions 

Location: The position is based in Hong Kong 

Candidates should indicate if they possess the necessary papers to work in Hong Kong. 

Contract type and duration: Long-term contract 

Starting date: As soon as possible (ideally beginning of May 2023) 

Department: Dispute Resolution Services – Hong Kong  

Contract type:  Full-Time 

Compensation: Competitive, contingent on skills and experience 

How to apply: Any interested persons should send their applications by email to courtapplications@iccwbo.org. Candidates should specify “Assistant DRS Hong Kong” in the subject line of their email application.  

At ICC, we make business work for everyone, every day, everywhere. 
And when we say “everyone”, we mean it. 
We celebrate the diversity of our people and strive to inspire acceptance, cultivate a culture where difference matters, inclusion is essential and equality of opportunity is for everyone.