solique - Court Clerk (100%)

07 March 2026
100%
Zürich

Job summary

Join the Obergericht des Kantons Zürich, a key judicial body. This is a unique opportunity to collaborate in an innovative work environment.

Tasks

Support the II. Zivilkammer with civil law, family law, and tenancy issues.
Independently process appeals and complaints from lower courts.
Draft decisions and participate in hearings as needed.

Skills

Completed legal studies, preferably with a lawyer's license.
Strong legal knowledge and precise communication skills.
Team-oriented, proactive, and efficient in work.

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About the job

High Court of the Canton of Zurich

II. Civil Chamber

The High Court of the Canton of Zurich is on the one hand an appellate court in civil and criminal matters and also includes the commercial court. On the other hand, it is responsible for the independent judicial administration of the Zurich civil and criminal courts as well as for the notarial system.

Are you interested in civil procedural issues, tenancy law, family law, and debt enforcement law? Then you are in the right place with us!

The II. Civil Chamber primarily deals with appeals and complaints against decisions of the district courts, tenancy courts, and district councils that are not accepted by the parties and are challenged by a legal remedy.

To support the II. Civil Chamber, we are looking for a court clerk (100%) starting June 1, 2026, or by agreement, initially limited to one year.

Court Clerk (100%)

Tasks

As a court clerk, you will handle cases in family and inheritance law, tenancy and other contract law, debt enforcement and bankruptcy law, as well as cases of protective custody. In the appeals and complaint cases assigned to you, you will independently submit motions. You will draft decisions, occasionally participate in hearings, and keep the minutes of meetings.

Profile

Completed law degree, preferably with a lawyer's license.
Professional experience in the judiciary or legal profession.
Very good legal knowledge.
Precise linguistic expression, high independence, exact and efficient working style.
Team-oriented, helpful, and positive personality.

Offer

You will gain an in-depth and exciting insight into the judicial activity of a second instance.
We offer you flexible work arrangements and scheduling (partly home office by arrangement).
You can help shape the judiciary in a younger and motivated team.
We offer a diverse range of further training opportunities.
Central workplace in the heart of the old town.

For further information, the Chief Court Clerk of the II. Civil Chamber, Mr. lic. iur. Thomas Engler (Tel. 044 257 91 91), is happy to assist you. Please submit your application online with the usual documents (including criminal record extract).

Apply today for this exciting job posting!