Kanton Zürich
Zürich
11 hours ago
Public Prosecutor 100%
- 07 May 2026
- 100%
- Zürich
Job summary
Join the Winterthur Public Prosecutor's Office as a prosecutor (100%). Engage in impactful legal work in a supportive environment.
Tasks
- Conduct and manage criminal investigations efficiently and effectively.
- Represent charges at district court and lead preliminary proceedings.
- Make decisions on case closures and handle on-call duties regularly.
Skills
- Practical court experience and CAS Forensics certification required.
- Strong knowledge of criminal and procedural law essential.
- Excellent communication and decision-making skills are vital.
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About the job
Public Prosecutor 100%The Winterthur / Unterland Public Prosecutor's Office conducts criminal investigations against adults in the districts of Andelfingen, Bülach, Dielsdorf and Winterthur.
From 1 July 2026 or by arrangement, we are seeking your support in Winterthur to complement our team as a Public Prosecutor (100%).
Job Description
The focus of your duties is the initiation, conduct and conclusion of criminal investigations, whereby you have effective and efficient case management, meet the internal general and specific performance targets, represent prosecutions before the district court, lead preliminary proceedings and make decisions on case closure. You regularly perform on-call duties.
Requirements Profile
You have practical court experience and have completed the CAS Forensics course. You apply your very good knowledge of criminal and criminal procedural law practically and conduct your investigations systematically and efficiently. Formally, you are eligible for election as a public prosecutor according to the Zurich Court Organisation Act.
Your personal strengths include absolute integrity, discretion and high resilience. You are flexible and characterised by enthusiasm for new and unforeseen challenges. Decisiveness, assertiveness and a willingness to prosecute are among your qualities. You seek interdisciplinary teamwork and collegiality, benefiting from your high communication skills and diplomatic tact. Furthermore, you are willing to engage in continuous professional development and integrate yourself in project work.
We Offer
We offer you a complex and interesting area of responsibility in an interdisciplinary environment, contemporary employment conditions according to cantonal guidelines (salary class 24) and a pleasant working atmosphere.
Application
For further information, the department head lic. iur. Philipp Ziegler, Tel. 043 258 68 54, will be happy to assist you.
We look forward to receiving your application (with photo) by 31 May 2026 at the latest via our job portal.
