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Legal Specialist 80%
- 25 March 2026
- 80%
- Permanent position
- Horgen
Job summary
Join the KESB Horgen as we assess support needs for children and adults. Enjoy a collaborative work environment with meaningful impact.
Tasks
- Evaluate reports for support for children and adults, including legal clarifications.
- Process assigned legal matters like adoptions and maintenance contracts.
- Draft decisions and maintain records during hearings.
Skills
- Completed law degree required, preferably with relevant work experience.
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Ability to work well in a team and handle stress effectively.
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About the job
The Child and Adult Protection Authority (KESB) District Horgen clarifies the support needs for children and adults and decides on measures. Further information about the tasks and organization can be found at www.kesb-horgen.ch
From June 1, 2026, or by arrangement, we are looking for reinforcement.
You can expect from us
- Clarifying reports for the support of children and adults (recording and conducting own interviews, participating in home visits, legal clarifications, mainly in the areas of family law, inheritance law, property law, contract law, private international law, etc.)
- Processing assigned legal matters (matters requiring consent according to Art. 416 ZGB, adoptions, maintenance agreements, etc.)
- Drafting decisions
- Taking minutes at decision meetings and participating with an advisory vote
- Providing information to mandate holders and private individuals
You bring with you
- Completed studies in law
- Professional experience, especially in civil procedural or administrative law proceedings or in child and adult protection law, is an advantage
- Commitment, social skills, flexibility, and efficient as well as precise work
- Very good communication skills in spoken and written form as well as IT application knowledge
- Team-oriented, networked thinking, and resilient personality
You will find with us
- A versatile and varied activity in a meaningful environment
- A motivated and committed team that supports you
- Good training opportunities and modern infrastructure
- Employment conditions according to cantonal personnel law
