Kanton Zürich
Zürich
15 hours ago
Legal Auditor (6 to 12 months) 80 - 100%
- 15 April 2026
- 80 – 100%
- Zürich
Job summary
Join JuWe, a key justice office in Zurich, fostering reintegration. Enjoy a dynamic work environment with meaningful opportunities.
Tasks
- Draft various rulings, especially in disciplinary procedures, with guidance.
- Prepare and conduct hearings in disciplinary cases effectively.
- Collaborate on internal guidelines and administrative tasks.
Skills
- Master's degree in law; prior internship experience is beneficial.
- Fluency in German, both written and spoken, is essential.
- Proficient in MS Office tools and collaborative work.
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About the job
Legal Auditor (6 to 12 months) 80 - 100%Justice Enforcement and Reintegration (JuWe) is an office of the Directorate of Justice and the Interior of the Canton of Zurich and employs over 1,400 dedicated staff from diverse professions. JuWe is primarily responsible for the enforcement of court judgments and the execution of pre-trial detention. For the employees of the office, preventing recidivism and the successful social reintegration of offenders is of particular importance.
The Pöschwies Correctional Facility (JVA) is one of seven main departments of JuWe. The JVA Pöschwies, with 399 places, is the largest closed correctional facility in Switzerland for male offenders. It fulfills a central state function and, according to legal mandate, is responsible for the resocialization of prisoners and the protection of the public.
As of July 1, 2026 (or by agreement), we have a temporary auditor position in the legal service of JVA Pöschwies to fill for 6 to 12 months. This position offers insight into the exciting daily operations of enforcement as well as the associated enforcement and administrative legal questions and processes.
This is your field of activity
- You draft various orders, especially in disciplinary proceedings, and clarify legal questions under guidance or in cooperation with other lawyers
- You prepare and conduct hearings in disciplinary proceedings
- You write statements in appeal and complaint cases and, if necessary, draft opinions for authorities or (inter)national organizations
- You contribute to the creation of internal instructions, information sheets, process workflows, etc., as well as projects
- You participate in the weekly department head meetings and provide legal information as needed
- You provide legal information to employees
- You perform administrative tasks
What you bring
- Master’s degree in law; initial internship experience is an advantage
- Very good written and spoken German
- Good knowledge of the MS Office suite
- You have an impeccable reputation
- You enjoy working in an interdisciplinary work environment
Our offer
- A challenging, interesting, and versatile activity in a dynamic and exceptional work environment with various learning opportunities in the field of criminal enforcement
- A central and well-connected workplace
- Employment conditions are based on cantonal guidelines
- The auditor position can be credited for three months towards the practical year required for the bar exam (according to the ordinance of the Higher Court on the qualification exam for the legal profession)
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 your dossier!
Do you have any questions? Roman Fischer, Head of Legal Service and Deputy Head of Staff, is happy to assist you at 043 257 17 69. For questions about the application process, please contact the Recruitment & Assessment team at 043 258 35 83.
JuWe uses an online assessment as part of the application process. More information about our recruitment process and employment at JuWe can be found at Working at JuWe | Canton of Zurich (zh.ch).
