Kanton Zürich
Zürich
Legal Secretary Legal Service 80 - 100%
- 23 July 2026
- 80 – 100%
- Zürich
Job summary
Join the legal team at Justizvollzug und Wiedereingliederung (JuWe), a vital player in Zurich's justice system. This role offers a dynamic work environment and opportunities for professional growth.
Tasks
- Address complex legal issues in the detention facilities.
- Support prison management and staff with legal advice and training.
- Draft analyses and respond to legal changes and complaints.
Skills
- Master's degree in Law; experience in justice system preferred.
- Strong communication and teamwork abilities are essential.
- Proactive and independent with a flexible mindset.
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About the job
Legal Secretary Legal Service 80 - 100%With around 1,400 employees, the Correctional Services and Reintegration (JuWe) is responsible for penal and measure enforcement as well as for the implementation of various types of detention. Our employees from around 40 professions support and promote the reintegration of offenders and are committed effectively and progressively to a safe and just society.
The Zurich Remand Prisons (UGZ) are one of eight main departments of JuWe, comprising seven facilities with around 735 prison places and about 500 employees. They are responsible for provisional detention, investigative and security custody, as well as early penal and measure enforcement until transfer to a correctional facility. Thus, they fulfil a central function within the Zurich justice system.
For the legal service of the UGZ, we are looking for a motivated, enthusiastic, communicative and team-oriented personality.
This is your field of activity
- Handling demanding enforcement law issues from the remand prisons
- Supporting and advising prison management, social and health services, and employees in a varied legal field with close practical relevance
- Preparing decision-making bases and legal analyses
- Drafting statements on legislative amendments
- Handling complaints and appeals
- Correspondence with procedural management and defence attorneys
- Designing and conducting internal training and information events on relevant legal bases for employees
- Participating in projects and working groups within the UGZ, JuWe or beyond
What you bring with you
- Completed Master of Law degree
- Ideally, professional experience in correctional services and/or cantonal administration
- Generalist interest and holistic thinking
- Enjoyment of interdisciplinary collaboration
- Sociability, independence and flexible attitude
What is special about this position
- Versatile and demanding activity in an interesting, lively and exceptional environment
- High degree of independence and responsibility
- Work in an exciting and interdisciplinary environment
- Workplace near Altstetten train station as well as in all UGZ facilities
- Employment conditions according to cantonal guidelines
Your application
Take the next step in your professional career with us and send us your application via our online tool. We look forward to receiving your dossier!
Do you have questions about the position? Laura Ziembrowski, Deputy Head of Legal Service, is happy to assist you at telephone number 043 258 35 52.
Questions about the application process will be answered by the Recruitment & Assessment team at 043 258 35 83.
JuWe uses an online assessment as part of the application process. Further information about our recruitment process and employment at JuWe can be found at Working at JuWe | Canton of Zurich.
