Zürich
Administrative Secretary 40 - 50%
- 18 July 2026
- 40 – 50%
- Zürich
Job summary
Join our team as an administrative secretary at the court. Enjoy a dynamic work atmosphere with great benefits.
Tasks
- Handle administrative tasks for various legal procedures.
- Assist in criminal case management and correspondence.
- Manage incoming mail and maintain case files diligently.
Skills
- Commercial training or equivalent experience is required.
- Strong German communication skills are essential.
- Ability to work well under pressure is a must.
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About the job
As the civil and criminal court of first instance, we are looking immediately or by arrangement to complement our team for a flexible
Administrative Secretary 40 - 50%
Your versatile range of tasks
- Administrative processing of all FU procedures (care placements)
- Collaboration in the criminal law office, which is responsible for all collegial court criminal proceedings (including juvenile court) as well as the coercive measures court
- Processing incoming mail including recording and creating incoming
- cases/procedures
- Summons management (appointment arrangements, creating and sending summonses, interpreter requests, transfer orders, etc.)
- Preparation and dispatch of interim and final decisions (including input of statistical data and deadline monitoring)
- Management of case files (including scanning of files and file release)
- Processing completed cases and archiving case files
- Correspondence and communication with parties, authorities, interpreters, experts and legal seekers
- Substitution within the commercial offices as well as the post clerk and the reception desk (telephone/reception) during absences and bottlenecks
- Other general secretarial tasks
Your profile
- Commercial basic training (profile E or M) or equivalent professional training with work experience
- Court experience or authority activity is an advantage
- Flexibility and willingness to adapt working days to operational needs
- Quick comprehension as well as independent, precise and reliable working method
- Ability to work under pressure and keep a cool head even in challenging situations
- Very good German skills in spoken and written form as well as good IT user skills
- Team spirit and discretion
Our offer
- An interesting, varied and responsible activity
- A modern workplace within walking distance of Winterthur main station
- A remuneration corresponding to the requirements with extensive social benefits
- At least 25 days holiday per year
- Monthly meal allowance (lunch voucher card)
- Attractive training and further education opportunities within the framework of the employment conditions of the Canton of Zurich
ApplicationFor further information, the Chief Court Clerk MLaw Aline Schmuki will be happy to assist you (Tel. 052 234 83 83).
We look forward to receiving your online application with the usual documents (in particular cover letter, CV, diplomas, work references, salary expectations and indicating availability for all possible working days) by Sunday, 2 August 2026 at the latest.
Only electronic and complete applications will be considered. A clean criminal record extract is a prerequisite and must be submitted before employment.
