Prosecutor 80 - 100%
Kanton Zürich
Zürich
Key information
- Publication date:15 January 2026
- Workload:80 – 100%
- Place of work:Zürich
Job summary
Join the Staatsanwaltschaft II of Zürich as a Staatsanwältin / Staatsanwalt. Work in a dynamic environment tackling organized crime and cybercrime.
Tasks
- Lead complex criminal investigations, especially money laundering.
- Collaborate closely with police on operational and strategic levels.
- Represent cases independently in court proceedings and projects.
Skills
- Experience in criminal cases and court proceedings is required.
- Strong knowledge of criminal law and process.
- Integrity, discretion, and resilience are essential.
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The Public Prosecutor's Office II of the Canton of Zurich conducts complex criminal investigations against adults in the areas of organized crime and cybercrime as well as special investigations (official offenses, corruption, offenses against the state, etc.).
As of 01.09.2026 or by arrangement, we are looking to complement our team with your support as a Prosecutor (80-100%).
Job Description
The focus of your tasks is the management and completion of criminal investigations in the area of organized crime (especially money laundering, qualified drug offenses, extremism), usually combined with secret surveillance measures and international legal assistance requests. You work closely with the police on a tactical, operational, and strategic level. You independently represent your charges before the district court and, if suitable, also receive the authority to represent your cases in appeal proceedings. In addition, we appreciate your participation in projects and commissions.
Requirements
You have several years of experience in handling criminal cases as well as court experience. Ideally, you have experience in the area of secret surveillance measures, (active and passive) international legal assistance, as well as in the area of money laundering and asset recovery. You apply your very good knowledge of criminal and criminal procedural law practically, and you conduct your investigations systematically and efficiently. Formally, you are eligible for election as a prosecutor according to the Zurich Court Organization Act.
Your personal strengths include absolute integrity, discretion, and high resilience. Diplomatic skills combined with assertiveness enable you to consistently implement your will to prosecute. You decide independently and take responsibility but also stand out for your teamwork and collegiality.
We offer
You will perform a versatile, demanding activity in an interdisciplinary and international environment. Your salary classification is in salary class 25. Offers for professional development are a matter of course for us. A competent secretariat is at your side. A modern workplace in the Police and Justice Building (PJZ) completes the attractive offer.
Application
For further information, AL Umberto Pajarola (umberto.pajarola@ji.zh.ch) is happy to assist you.
We look forward to receiving your application by no later than January 30, 2026, via our job portal.
CANTON OF ZURICH
DIRECTORATE OF JUSTICE AND THE INTERIOR
STA.ZH
Public Prosecutor's Office II of the Canton of Zurich
