80% Secretary at the Regional Court of Montagnes and Val-de-Ruz

About the job

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Regional Court of Montagnes and Val-de-Ruz
The District Court is the cantonal judicial authority of first instance responsible for civil and criminal justice. It operates with full independence, diligence, and rigour.The Regional Court of Montagnes and Val-de-Ruz is recruiting for an 80% secretary position attached to the civil registry.

Your tasks
As a secretary at the Regional Court of Montagnes and Val-de-Ruz, you participate in the administrative management of files and intervene in their processing, while ensuring rigorous monitoring of judicial procedures and decisions.
The civil court handles cases relating to relationships between individuals and businesses, particularly in contract law and civil liability. It rules on civil disputes and also intervenes in non-contentious procedures requiring legal authorisation or validation. It is also competent to make all judicial decisions relating to debt enforcement and bankruptcy law.
Within the scope of your role, you are responsible for the constitution and administrative processing of judicial files. This includes drafting both correspondence and decisions, scheduling hearings and assisting at them, particularly by taking minutes (either by dictation or shorthand). You also participate in the implementation of forced executions and evictions in tenancy matters. Furthermore, you are responsible for sending, enforcing, and archiving the decisions rendered while acting as the primary point of contact to welcome and inform litigants, lawyers, or other administrative services, whether at the counter or by telephone.


Your profile
Holder of a Federal VET Diploma as a commercial employee or an equivalent qualification, you have prior relevant experience for the position, ideally in the judicial environment or in a law firm.Recognised for your loyalty and discretion, you are strongly committed to public service values and possess a sense of responsibility. Excellent command of French, typing skills, and proficiency in the Office suite are prerequisites for this position.Autonomous and highly organised, you are proactive and able to take initiatives within the scope of your assigned responsibilities. You enjoy handling complex files requiring attention to detail. Moreover, you stand out for your extreme rigour and precision.You are also capable of quickly adapting to new environments and integrating into a team. Stress-resistant, you manage, thanks to excellent prioritisation skills, to handle a large volume of tasks and respond to multiple demands while respecting both urgency levels and deadlines.
This position also requires a clean criminal record and debt enforcement record.

We offer you

• A varied activity within a constantly evolving organisation.
• Flexible working conditions in an inclusive and equitable environment.
• Quality social benefits and extensive training opportunities.

Information
Ms Laureen Marchal, registry manager, tel. 032 889 61 36Ms Deise Coelho E Castro, HR manager, email: RH.PJNE@ne.ch

Working for the State

Diversity is a fundamental value that we cultivate with conviction and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone, regardless of origin, gender, or background, feels fully integrated and valued.


Application deadline: 18 October 2026
Salary: Class 4
Start date: 1 January 2027