Lawyer - Case Manager
- 26 October 2026
- 50%
- Permanent position
- German (Native language)
- Zürich
About the job
Canton of Zurich
Department of Justice and Home Affairs
Cantonal Victim Support Office
Cantonal Victim Support Office
Zurich
1 April 2027
Financial Assistance Division
Lawyer - Case Manager
50%
Are you looking for meaningful work in the field of victim support and administration? Would you like to work in a committed team of eight in "Financial Assistance", where humour is also not neglected?
What you can achieve with us
- Independent processing of applications for financial assistance (case management, issuing decisions and preliminary rulings, monitoring payments)
- Telephone and written communication with applicants, victim counselling centres and lawyers
- Drafting statements in appeal proceedings
- Participation in the development of guidelines and information sheets as well as in projects
- Review of recourse claims in the provision of victim support benefits
You fit with us if you
- have completed your law degree (MLaw, lic.iur.), have several years of professional experience at court, in criminal prosecution or administration, and are familiar with drafting decisions
- have experience in criminal law as well as an interest in liability and social insurance law issues and are willing to engage thoroughly with victim support law and its practice
- have excellent German language skills and editorial flair
- are decisive and enjoy working independently and precisely
- have an understanding of victims' difficult situations and want to contribute with commitment.
Your contact
Barblina Tschopp
Head of Financial Assistance Division
+41 43 259 25 35
Head of Financial Assistance Division
+41 43 259 25 35
Ramona Linke
HR Consulting & Services
+41 43 259 25 66
HR Consulting & Services
+41 43 259 25 66
Dear recruitment agencies! Unfortunately, we cannot consider applications associated with fee claims. Only direct applications will be answered and considered in the selection process.
About us
We at the Cantonal Victim Support Office are responsible for ensuring that victims of violent crimes receive the necessary support. We assess applications for financial victim support benefits based on the Victim Support Act in a written administrative procedure and are also responsible for supervising and financing recognised victim counselling centres.
In the midst of life: The Department of Justice and Home Affairs of the Canton of Zurich covers a diverse range of tasks. It ranges from criminal prosecution, penal system and victim support to municipalities and statistics, as well as cultural promotion, equality and integration. Thus, the department contributes to the functioning of the canton in important areas.
We offer...
Lunch Voucher
a varied catering offer thanks to the lunch voucher
Meaningful Work
meaningful work with real added value for society
Scope for Creativity
room for your own ideas and active participation
Responsible Role
the chance to take responsibility and help shape things
Workplace Near Station
a central location with good public transport connections
Flexible Working Hours
flexible working time models that adapt to life phases
Your application process
- Pre-selection
- Initial interview
- Online assessment
- Second interview
- Final decision
