Solothurn
Lawyer, 60%
- 25 September 2026
- 60%
- Permanent position
- German (Fluent)
- Solothurn
About the job
Move with commitment. – This is the opportunity to take responsibility in a meaningful activity of political and social relevance and to drive sustainable developments for the population and economy with your own imprint. Behind this promise stands the Canton of Solothurn with countless possibilities, tangible flexibility, and stability in the work environment.Lawyer, 60%
The Department Secretariat is the staff unit and service centre of the Department of the Interior. It is divided into the departments of Administration, Legal Service, Controlling and Digitalisation, Communication, Swisslos Fund, and the Chief Offices. It supports and advises the head of the department and performs cross-sectional tasks for the five offices of the department. For the Legal Service, we are looking for a lawyer, 60% at the Solothurn location from 01.01.2027 or by arrangement.
Your responsibilities
- You can expect a varied legal activity in the social sector of the departmental legal service.
- You will conduct administrative appeal procedures (especially in the area of social assistance) and handle supervisory complaints in the area of child and adult protection.
- Processing claims for damages in the area of child and adult protection and clarifying inquiries from various legal fields in the social sector are also among your core tasks.
- Furthermore, you will contribute to legislative and regulatory projects in the social sector.
Your profile
- You have a completed university degree in law and professional experience in the social sector (especially social assistance and/or child and adult protection). A lawyer’s licence and initial experience in legislation are advantageous.
- Analytical thinking, a high degree of independence, and the necessary flexibility for deployment in various areas are among your strengths.
- Resilience and a confident, target group-appropriate written expression characterise you.
- You have initiative, complete tasks accurately and efficiently, and appreciate working in a team.
Benefits.
Flexible working models
- Promotion of personal work-life balance through an annual working time model
- Part-time work, also in management
- Possibility of mobile working
- Progressive employment conditions based on a collective labour agreement
- Equal pay between men and women
- Loyalty bonuses
- 16 weeks maternity leave with full pay
- 2 weeks paternity leave
- Financial contributions to childcare
- Comprehensive range of internal and external training courses
- Collaboration with FHNW in leadership training
- Promotion of individual skills
- Flexible retirement age Attractive benefits of the internal pension fund
- 12 months continued salary payment in case of illness and a further 12 months daily sickness allowance
- Internal corporate health management
- Comprehensive advisory services on professional and personal issues
- Changing range of impulse courses
Questions?
Noemi Sprenger
Head of Social Department
032 627 93 73
Convinced?
We would like to fill this position without the support of external service providers. Email applications cannot be considered.
