solique - Court Clerk 60 - 100% - II. SK (60-100%)

High Court of the Canton of Zurich

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.

The II. Criminal Chamber mainly handles appeals against district court criminal judgments. The proceedings are usually oral. To strengthen our team, we are looking for a committed and motivated personality as of March 1, 2026, or by arrangement, initially limited until January 31, 2027, as

Court Clerk 60 - 100% - II. SK (60-100%)

Tasks

As a court clerk, you will work closely with the process officer in preparing and drafting decisions, which will also be entrusted to you for independent proposal submission. You participate in court hearings with an advisory vote and keep the minutes. In addition, you will be responsible for handling written appeal procedures and revision requests, conduct legal clarifications, prepare exposés on fundamental issues, and draft procedural orders and decisions.

Requirements

• Completed law degree, preferably with a lawyer's license
• Very good legal knowledge
• Court experience or professional experience in advocacy or prosecution
• Precise linguistic expression, high independence, exact and efficient working method
• Team-oriented, helpful, and positive personality

Offer

• - Versatile and demanding activity
• - In-depth and instructive insight into the judicial activity of a second instance
• Very pleasant working atmosphere in a well-coordinated and motivated team
• Modern, central workplace in the middle of the old town of Zurich
• Attractive and diverse training opportunities
• Ideal basis for further judicial career, especially the career step as a district judge

Interested? Then do not hesitate and submit your application with the usual documents online by December 15, 2025. For further information, the Chief Court Clerk of the II. Criminal Chamber, Ms. lic. iur. Cécile Laufer (Tel. 044 257 91 91), will be happy to assist you.

We look forward to your online application.

We look forward to your online application.