Legal Secretary 70%

05 February 2026
70%
Horgen

Job summary

Join us as a Juristische:r Sekretär:in (70%) at Bezirksrat! Be part of a dynamic team supporting legal processes.

Tasks

Conduct legal proceedings and draft requests for decisions and judgments.
Support the district council president and attend council meetings.
Participate in inspections and provide advisory input during sessions.

Skills

Completed law degree and relevant experience in public administration.
Independent, efficient, and precise work style.
Strong written German and quick adaptability to new topics.

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About the job

Legal Secretary 70%

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 municipal authorities and special-purpose associations. It consists of the president, who also acts as the governor, and two members, and is administratively and professionally supported by the district council office.

As of March 1, 2026, or by agreement, we are looking to complement our team with a legal secretary with a workload of 70%.

Your tasks
- You will conduct appeal procedures and prepare motions for decisions and judgments in all areas of responsibility of the district council, especially child and adult protection law, municipal law, social assistance law, school law, personnel law, and political rights.
- You support the district council president and the council clerk, participate in visitations, and have an advisory vote at district council meetings.

Your profile
Requirements for employment are a completed law degree as well as professional experience at a court or in public administration. An independent, efficient, and precise working style, confident German language skills, as well as the willingness and ability to engage and quickly familiarize yourself with the new subject matter are expected.

Our offer
We offer a modern working environment, flexible working hours, and a salary corresponding to the requirements and responsibilities.

Your application
Are you interested? Then we look forward to your online application.
For further information, the governor and district council president Markus Braun is happy to assist you (043 258 87 22). Further information can be found under Governor's Offices & District Council Offices.