Auditor (13 months) 100%

21 May 2026
100%
Zürich

Job summary

Join the Staatsanwaltschaft Zürich as an Auditor for 13 months! Gain valuable experience in criminal prosecution.

Tasks

Collaborate with a prosecutor to clarify legal issues.
Prepare and participate in hearings and decisions.
Assist in drafting pleas and support the prosecutor in court.

Skills

Completed legal studies with strong German skills required.
Integrity, discretion, and teamwork are essential.
Ability to work independently with precision.

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About the job

Auditor (13 months) 100%

The Zurich Public Prosecutor's Office investigates crimes committed by adults in the canton of Zurich. In our regional public prosecutor's offices, we regularly offer the opportunity for auditor placements. These provide a comprehensive insight into the work of a public prosecutor and enable an ideal practical entry into criminal prosecution.

Job description
- Collaboration in a team with a public prosecutor
- Clarification of legal questions and issues according to law, doctrine, and case law
- Preparation for and participation in interrogations
- Preparation of decisions (penalty order, dismissal order, indictment)
- Assistance in drafting pleadings and accompanying the public prosecutor in court
- Participation in on-call duties, working closely with interface partners such as the police, IRM, etc.
- Completion of administrative tasks

Requirements
- Completed law degree (at least transcript of records available)
- Very good knowledge of the German language
- High integrity and discretion, ability to work in a team, and service orientation
- Quick comprehension and independent, precise working method
- Good resilience and confident appearance
- Impeccable reputation

We offer
- The ideal practical entry after law studies with demanding and varied legal work
- A socially highly relevant, meaningful activity
- A collegial environment and the opportunity to take on responsibility quickly
- Full credit towards the internship required for obtaining the lawyer's licence

Application
The workplace can be any of the regional public prosecutor's offices. For further information, please contact us at hr-sta.zh@ji.zh.ch.

We look forward to receiving your application (with photo) via our job portal.