Etat du canton de Fribourg
Fribourg, CH
Court Clerk for First Instance Judicial Authorities 40-50%
- 17 July 2026
- 40 – 50%
- Fribourg, CH
Job summary
Join us as a court clerk in Fribourg, CH, supporting justice! Enjoy a flexible work environment and work-life balance.
Tasks
- Draft judgments and decisions in civil and criminal law.
- Maintain court records and conduct legal research.
- Assist in court hearings with advisory roles.
Skills
- Master's in Swiss law; experience in a court setting preferred.
- Strong written communication skills are essential.
- Proficient in French or German with knowledge of the other.
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About the job
Court Clerk for First Instance Judicial Authorities
Fribourg, CH, Saane, CH
Appointing Authority / Administrative Unit / Institution
The independent judicial authority consists of judges appointed according to Art. 10a JG who are independent of the courts. It is based in Fribourg and offers its assistance as needed to all first instance criminal and civil judicial authorities to compensate for overloads, temporary staff shortages, or the absence of a judge. In special cases, the Judicial Council may call upon the independent judicial authority to support a specific authority.
Become part of our team!
We rely on the complementarity of skills and the diversity of perspectives, as it is the wide range of career paths and profiles that constitutes the strength of the State of Fribourg. We promote the compatibility of professional and private life as well as flexible working conditions. To learn more, follow this link .
Your tasks
• Drafting judgements and decisions within the authority's areas of responsibility (civil and criminal law)
• Taking minutes
• Preparing court files and legal research
• Participating in hearings with an advisory vote
Desired profile
• Licence or Master in Swiss Law
• Confident written expression
• Professional experience, preferably in a court clerk's office
• Good IT skills, familiarity with the Tribuna software is an advantage
• Proficiency in French or German with very good knowledge of the other language (bilingualism)
Contact person
Laurie Thoos, Secretary T +41 26 305 79 51
