Lawyer 70%
Kanton Zürich
Horgen
Key information
- Publication date:06 December 2025
- Workload:70%
- Place of work:Horgen
Job summary
Join the Bezirksrat as a Jurist:in (70%) in a dynamic legal team. Enjoy flexible employment options and a supportive work environment.
Tasks
- Lead legal proceedings in child and adult protection matters independently.
- Draft resolutions and judgment requests across various legal domains.
- Substitute for the council clerk during their absence.
Skills
- Completed law degree (MLaw / lic. iur.) and experience in public administration.
- Strong written German skills and editorial abilities are essential.
- Team-oriented with a proactive approach to learning new legal areas.
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The district council is the judicial appellate authority in the area of child and adult protection and the first instance of appeal against decisions of municipal authorities. In addition, the district council supervises the activities of the municipal authorities and special-purpose associations. It consists of the president, who also acts as the governor, as well as two members and two deputy members, and is administratively and professionally supported by the district council office.
We are looking for a female or male lawyer 70% immediately or by arrangement. We want to enable our employees to easily change their employment level. However, the scope of employment for this position is fixed and cannot be otherwise agreed. The position is permanent.
Your tasks
- Independently conduct appeal procedures in all areas of responsibility of the district council (child and adult protection law, municipal law, social assistance law, school law, personnel law, political rights, and Lex Koller)
- Independently prepare motions for decisions and judgments in all areas of responsibility of the district council
- Deputize for the council clerk during her absence
Your profile
- Completed studies as a lawyer (MLaw / lic. iur.)
- Professional experience in public administration and/or at a court (preferably as a court clerk)
- Independent, efficient, and precise working style
- Confident German language skills and editorial abilities
- Willingness and ability to engage and quickly familiarize yourself with new areas of law
- Teamwork and collegiality
Our offer
We offer an interesting and varied activity, the possibility to work partially from home office (office presence on Friday morning is desired), as well as modern employment conditions according to cantonal guidelines. This position is classified in salary class 20.
Application
For further information, the district council clerk MLaw Lydia Egenter is happy to assist you (043 258 87 11). Further information can be found under Governorships & District Council Offices.
We look forward to your online application.
