Clerk in the Municipal Council Office (80%) with a Focus on Inheritance Matters

About the job

You don’t just want to manage, but take responsibility and at the same time play a central role in the municipal office? Then you are in the right place with us.

Due to an internal change of the current post holder, we are looking immediately or by arrangement for a committed individual as

Clerk in the Municipal Council Office (80%) with a Focus on Inheritance Matters

Your tasks:

• You independently manage complex estate files and are responsible for all inheritance matters.
• You ensure the legally compliant handling of official procedures, especially inventories, estate divisions, and publications.
• You are the central contact person for the public and authorities on inheritance law questions.
• You assist in the residents’ registration office in the absence of the head and take on duties at the counter.
• You support the training of our apprentices in the office and the inheritance department.
• You assist with the preparation and follow-up of municipal council and residents’ council meetings.
• You organise municipal events.
• You take the minutes for the library commission.
• You undertake other varied tasks in the municipal council office.

Your profile:

• Several years of professional experience in inheritance matters or estate administration as well as sound knowledge of inheritance and matrimonial property law are essential.
• Experience in public administration is an advantage.
• You enjoy direct contact with the public and working at the counter.
• You work in a structured, precise, and independent manner and are characterised by high resilience and a quick grasp of matters.
• You want to actively develop the municipal council office and optimise processes.
• Discretion, a sense of responsibility, and a confident manner distinguish you.

What you can expect from us:

• A varied and responsible area of work with a high degree of independence.
• A key role in inheritance matters as well as in the municipal office.
• A respectful and collegial working environment.
• Progressive employment conditions and support for further training.

You don’t just want a job, but really want to make a difference? Then we look forward to receiving your application by 30 August 2026 at the latest by email.

If you have any questions, Anja Keller, municipal clerk, is available at 052 645 04 02.

Municipality of Thayngen

Current information: www.thayngen.ch

Thayngen is a diverse municipality with around 5,900 inhabitants in the heart of the Reiat.