Court Clerk

About the job

Lausanne, Switzerland (and Home Office) | 80-100%

What you can contribute

You will prepare draft judgments and enjoy the precise drafting of Federal Supreme Court decisions in German

What makes you unique

• Completed university law degree, preferably with a lawyer's licence and/or doctorate
• Several years of professional experience are an advantage, for example as a court clerk at a federal or cantonal court, or an academic career in the legal fields of the I. public law division
• Good active knowledge of at least a second official language and, if possible, passive knowledge of a third official language

In a nutshell

Apply your expertise in the diverse areas of responsibility of the I. public law division by dealing with complaints in public law matters and subsidiary constitutional complaints. The division deals with various fundamental rights (in particular legal equality, personal freedom, political rights, property guarantee and procedural guarantees), administrative law (spatial planning, building law, environmental protection, international legal assistance in criminal matters and road traffic).

What we offer

• Working for Switzerland We are committed to the Swiss success model and work for the benefit of the population.
• Lived diversity Thanks to equal opportunities, we develop our skills and bring in different perspectives.
• Healthy workplace We support and advise our employees in the area of physical and mental health.

All benefits

The Federal Supreme Court is the highest judicial authority in Switzerland. It ensures the uniform application of national law by the cantonal and federal courts and protects the constitutional rights of citizens.

Additional information

Start date: 1 December 2026 (or by agreement)
Application deadline: 30 September 2026
This position is classified in salary grade 26.
A criminal record extract and an extract from the debt enforcement register will be requested at the end of the recruitment process.
The Federal Supreme Court respects the different needs and life experiences of its employees and promotes their diversity. Equal treatment is a top priority.

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