Deputy Head of the Department Secretariat

About the job

Lausanne, Switzerland (and home office) | 80-100%

What you can contribute

• Represent the Head of the Department Secretariat of the II. Criminal Department
• Open and manage case files in all three official languages (including digitisation)
• Prepare and send judgements and orders
• Receive and respond to calls and enquiries from parties and authorities
• Prepare internal and public meetings
• Draft correspondence in German

What makes you unique

• A Federal VET Diploma (EFZ) as a merchant (a professional baccalaureate is an advantage) or an equivalent qualification
• Several years of professional experience in a similar role, preferably in a court or law firm
• Good social, organisational and leadership skills
• Resilience
• Excellent knowledge of German and very good knowledge of French and/or Italian

In a nutshell

Take on a new, challenging role and become part of the team of the Secretariat of the II. Criminal Department of the Swiss Federal Supreme Court. Use your administrative skills and flair for written language in a diverse environment. Contribute to the smooth functioning of the judiciary at the federal level.

What we offer

• Working for Switzerland We are committed to the Swiss success model and work for the benefit of the population.
• Lived diversity Thanks to equal opportunities, we develop our skills and bring in different perspectives.
• Healthy workplace We support and advise our employees in the area of physical and mental health.

All benefits

The Federal Supreme Court is the highest judicial authority in Switzerland. It ensures the uniform application of federal law by the cantonal and federal courts and protects the constitutional rights of citizens. Working in this institution offers you the opportunity to contribute to an important task while enjoying a stimulating and enriching professional environment with attractive working conditions (flexible working hours and the possibility of teleworking).

Additional information

Start date: 1 November 2026 (or by agreement)
Application deadline: 6 October 2026

This position is classified in salary grade 18.

A criminal record and debt collection register extract will be requested at the end of the recruitment process.