Legal Officer: Social Services (80 - 90%, fixed-term)

08 September 2026
80 – 90%
Permanent position
Winterthur

Job summary

Join our motivated team at the Social Services in Winterthur! This role offers a meaningful opportunity to support those in need.

Tasks

Clarify legal questions in various legal fields like administrative and family law.
Advise and support staff in Social Services with your expertise.
Engage in interdisciplinary collaboration within a professional team.

Skills

You are a Jurist:in (MLaw, lic. iur.) with at least 3 years of relevant experience.
Experience in procedural law is a plus.
You are committed, team-oriented, and service-focused.

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About the job

Social Services provide support for people who find themselves in personal, social and/or financial distress. The Legal Support team, consisting of legal officers and caseworkers, ensures the legal expertise for this area. Would you like to complement our motivated team with your several years of experience from 1 January to 31 August 2027 as part of a maternity cover? We look forward to hearing from you.

Your Tasks

Clarification of legal issues in various areas of law (administrative law, tenancy law, family and property law, etc.)
Advice and support for the professional staff of Social Services

Your Profile

Legal Officer (MLaw, lic. iur.)
At least 3 years of professional experience in a comparable role
Experience in procedural law is an advantage
Interest and enjoyment in interdisciplinary collaboration within a professional team
Committed, team-oriented and service-minded personality

What We Offer

Meaningful and challenging work
Workplace close to the station in the heart of Winterthur
Flexible working hours and mobile working

Contact

Your questions about the position will be gladly answered by Yvonne Steck, Head of Legal Support, +41 52 267 16 87.
Learn more? https://stadt.winterthur.ch/sozialedienste/

We look forward to receiving your online application.