Lawyer Legal Service/Secretariat

Chur

Key information

Publication date:15 January 2026
Workload:100%
Contract type:Permanent position
Place of work:Chur

Job summary

Join Graubünden's unique multilingual environment, where culture thrives. Embrace a rewarding opportunity to make a difference in a supportive setting.

Tasks

Support and advise members on legal matters related to protection laws.
Independently handle assigned cases and prepare legal drafts.
Participate actively in project groups and keep meeting records.

Skills

University degree in law with relevant professional experience.
Strong communication skills in German; other languages a plus.
Ability to work collaboratively with empathy and diligence.

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Together for Graubünden
The only trilingual canton in Switzerland is economically, culturally, and politically diverse. Graubünden, with 7106 km², is the largest canton in Switzerland and offers a high quality of life with 150 valleys, 615 lakes, 140 holiday resorts, and countless sunny days per year. The Cantonal Administration of Graubünden is as versatile as our landscape. Bring your unique skills and help shape the future of the Cantonal Administration of Graubünden with us.

Lawyer Legal Service/Secretariat

Child and Adult Protection Authority Graubünden | 80-100% | Chur

The Child and Adult Protection Authority KESB is there for people in need. Those who need help and support can count on KESB. No day is like the other with us. In the interdisciplinary team, we actively shape a safe future for vulnerable adults, families, children, and adolescents.

We are looking for a female or male lawyer for the KESB Graubünden, North Bündner branch, starting March 1, 2026, or by agreement.

Your area of responsibility

Support and advice to authority members as well as guardians on substantive and formal legal issues (child and adult protection law, marriage and inheritance law, real estate transactions, insurance law, private international law)
Independent handling of assigned cases, including transactions requiring approval (Art. 416 ZGB)
Drafting decisions in the assigned cases
Secretariat activities for the authority
Active participation in various project groups (e.g., practice development, legislative revisions)
Taking minutes during hearings

What we expect from you

University degree in law
Professional experience, preferably in a law firm or court, and solid knowledge of private law
Independent, resilient, flexible, and networked thinking personality
Very good oral and written expression in German; foreign language skills are an advantage
Prudent, efficient, and precise working style
High service orientation and teamwork skills in interdisciplinary service
Proven social competence and empathy towards people in difficult life situations

We look forward to receiving your online application and to getting to know you.

If you have any questions, Ursina Hoffmann, Head of Legal Service KESB North Bündner branch, or Dumeng Conti, Head of KESB North Bündner branch, will be happy to assist you at telephone number 081 257 49 70.

Application deadline: February 8, 2026