Legal Officer in the Family Issues Sector

About the job

Bern, Switzerland | 80-100%

What you can contribute

• Lead projects or participate in legislative projects, particularly in the area of family allowances
• Monitor the application of the law, draft appeals and submissions for the Federal Court
• Respond to parliamentary interventions and questions from family allowance compensation offices
• Issue directives for the executive bodies
• Represent the sector in parliamentary debates and federal administration working groups

What makes you unique

• Master's degree in law, several years of professional experience
• Interest in social policy issues, especially family policy
• Excellent writing skills
• Strong preference for autonomous work and interdisciplinary team collaboration
• Active knowledge of two official languages and passive knowledge of the third

In a few words

The Family Issues sector of the FSO is the specialised service for family policy at the federal level. It is notably responsible for legislation on family allowances and the promotion of institutional out-of-family childcare for children. Within a motivated team, you will lead or support legislative projects and develop expert contributions on family policy topics.

What we offer

• Working for Switzerland We are committed to the success of the Swiss model and the well-being of the population.
• Diversity every day We ensure equal opportunities, which allow us to deploy our skills and express different viewpoints.
• Health at work We assist and advise our employees on all matters related to physical or mental health.

All benefits

We shape social security for the Switzerland of tomorrow

The Federal Social Insurance Office (FSIO) ensures that the social security system is fully operational and meets new challenges. It is also the Confederation's centre of expertise for social policy and everything related to family, childhood, youth, and intergenerational relations.

The offices of the Federal Department of Home Affairs (FDHA) are committed to guaranteeing good working conditions and invest in the health of their employees. They have received the Friendly Work Space label.

Additional information

Questions about the position

Monica Sethi Waeber
Head of the Family Issues sector
+41 58 46 22793