Legal Assistant

19 May 2026
100%
Permanent position
Chur

Job summary

Join the legal team in Grisons, Switzerland's unique trilingual canton! Enjoy a vibrant work environment and quality of life.

Tasks

Advise social services and municipalities on social assistance matters.
Clarify legal issues for the cantonal social services office.
Lead the CIIS social institutions liaison office.

Skills

Hold a university degree in law and possess relevant experience.
Strong verbal communication in at least two official languages.
Ability to work independently and handle complex problems.

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About the job

Together for Graubünden
The only trilingual canton of Switzerland is diverse in economic, cultural and political profile. With an area of 7106 km², Graubünden is the largest canton in Switzerland and with 150 valleys, 615 lakes, 140 tourist resorts and countless days of sunshine per year, it offers a high quality of life. The cantonal administration of Graubünden is as diverse as our landscape.

Legal Assistant

Social Services Office | 40% | Chur

The Legal Service of the Cantonal Social Services Office of Graubünden performs legislative tasks, law enforcement, legal supervision and administration of justice. It supports and advises the management of the Office and its specific sectors, social services as well as other external offices concerned. It is responsible for tasks in the areas of social assistance law, international adoptions and victim support.

For the Legal Service we are looking for a legal assistant from 1st September 2026 or by arrangement.

Tasks

Supports and advises social services and municipalities on matters related to social assistance.
Provides advice and clarifies legal issues arising in connection with the management of the Cantonal Social Services Office.
Leads the liaison office of the Intercantonal Convention for Social Institutions (ICSI).

What we expect from you

You hold a university degree in law.
You are interested in performing varied and interesting tasks in the field of social assistance law.
You work independently, conscientiously and constructively.
Furthermore, you are able to cope with intense work rhythms, work in a team and understand complex issues.
You have good verbal communication skills, preferably in two official languages.
Good communication skills, negotiation abilities and good IT knowledge are desirable.
You know how to navigate a demanding environment and are interested in interdisciplinary collaboration.

We look forward to receiving your online application and will be pleased to meet you.

If you have any questions, Jacqueline Giger Cahannes, lic. iur., head of the Legal Service, is happy to assist you at telephone number 081 257 26 62.

Application deadline: 29 May 2026