Olten
Lawyer 60%
- 24 September 2026
- 60%
- Permanent position
- Olten
Job summary
Join the Sozialregion Olten as a jurist (60%) and make a difference! Enjoy a supportive work environment that values collaboration and innovation.
Tasks
- Review complex social assistance decisions and address appeals.
- Draft legal documents and assist the social commission in hearings.
- Evaluate cost contributions related to child and adult protection cases.
Skills
- Master's degree in law (MLaw / lic. iur.) required.
- Knowledge of social security systems and administrative law essential.
- Strong communication skills and service orientation vital.
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Lawyer 60%
Working for the Olten social region means a meaningful task focused on supporting people in precarious life situations. As the largest social region in the canton of Solothurn, we are breaking new ground and complementing our interdisciplinary team with a legal specialist.
Are you interested in social assistance, child and adult protection, and administrative law? Then you are in the right place with us as a Lawyer 60% in the Olten social region.
About us:
The Olten social region provides services in the field of statutory social work for the city of Olten as well as for the municipalities of Trimbach, Winznau, Wisen, and Hauenstein-Ifenthal. We provide financial aid and social work support for people who require economic social assistance or when a guardianship is established due to a state of incapacity.
The Olten social region is breaking new ground and creating new forms of collaboration. The legal specialist office is an important step in this direction – as a Lawyer, you support the staff in their casework, offer guidance in complex legal matters, and conduct independent correspondence.
General information
- Workload
- 60%
- Start date
- By arrangement
- Employer
- Municipality of Olten
- Type of employment
- Permanent
- Type
- Job offer
Tasks
- Review of complex social assistance decisions, handling of objections and complaints, preparation of criminal charges and statements, support with complex case closures
- Legal drafting of foundational documents and active support of the social commission (e.g. in legal hearings, negotiations)
- Review of cost contributions in child protection measures or damage cases in adult protection
- Support with questions regarding ZUG, various social insurances, and data protection
Expectations
- University degree in law (MLaw / lic. iur.)
- Knowledge of the social security system and administrative law procedures
- Resilience, service orientation, and strong communication skills
We offer
- Versatile and varied work in different legal areas
- Responsible role with a high degree of self-organisation
- Subject-specific training opportunities
- An interdisciplinary team that looks forward to you and values your work
Procedure
We look forward to getting to know you:
Please send your complete application documents to bewerbungen@olten.ch
Further information
For enquiries about the position, please contact:
Ms Jolanda Kröll, Managing Director of the Olten social region; at 062 / 206 12 15
