Kanton Nidwalden
Stans
President of the Cantonal Court
- 17 August 2026
- 60 – 100%
- Permanent position
- 6371 Stans
About the job
Incredibly versatile
The canton of Nidwalden is a sovereign canton with around 44,000 inhabitants. The conciliation authority, the public prosecutor's office, the child and adult protection authority, as well as the courts—the Superior Court, the Administrative Court, and the Cantonal Court—are committed to the administration of justice. Their concern in the service of those seeking justice is the protection and enforcement of rights as well as the prevention and sanctioning of wrongdoing.Responsibilities
- Assessing cases from civil and criminal law as a single judge or as chairperson in the collegiate court
- Activity at the coercive measures court and ensuring on-call duty on weekends and public holidays together with the other presidencies
- Responsible for case management
- Drafting presentations for judgment consultations and delivering judgments either as a single judge or as chairperson
Your profile
- Completed law degree and ideally a practising certificate
- Many years of professional experience in the administration of justice as well as sound knowledge of substantive and procedural law, especially in civil and criminal law
- Integrity, trustworthy personality with decisiveness and commitment
- Self-critical and independent person who works efficiently, promptly, and accurately even under pressure
Here for you
For further information about this role, please contact Emanuel Brügger, Secretary of the Cantonal Council, Tel. 041 618 79 01.
Framework conditions
- The election is carried out by the Cantonal Council
- Residence in the canton of Nidwalden is a prerequisite for election
- Interviews are scheduled for 13th/16th October 2026
This is a newly created additional position by the Cantonal Council.
We look forward to receiving your application.
