a full-time member for the High Court (SVP) 100%

23 February 2026
100%
Zürich

Job summary

The Cantonal Council's Justice Commission seeks a full-time member for the Supreme Court (SVP) 100% starting on October 1, 2026. This role offers a unique opportunity to engage in civil and criminal law cases.

Tasks

Handle appeals in civil and criminal matters effectively.
Oversee independent judiciary administration in Zurich.
Utilize negotiation skills to address complex legal issues.

Skills

In-depth knowledge of civil and criminal law and procedures required.
Strong problem-solving and legal reasoning abilities needed.
Excellent communication and teamwork skills essential.

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About the job

The Judicial Commission of the Cantonal Council is looking for

a full-time member for the High Court (SVP) 100%

from October 1, 2026, for the remainder of the term 2025-2031

The High Court of the Canton of Zurich is the appellate court in civil and criminal matters. It is affiliated with the Commercial Court, which deals with commercial court cases as the first instance. Furthermore, the High Court is responsible for the independent judicial administration of the Zurich civil and criminal courts and the notary system.

Requirements:

In-depth knowledge of substantive civil and criminal law as well as civil and criminal procedural law
Several years of experience at a court
Familiarity and confident handling of legal issues and problem-solving
Ability to engage deeply with difficult legal questions and complex facts as well as the ability to reduce these to the essentials and present them clearly
Negotiation skills, confident appearance, social competence, assertiveness, and decisiveness
Commitment, perseverance, and resilience
Communication and teamwork skills
Voting rights in the Canton of Zurich, age under 65 at the start of the term
Impeccable reputation

The seat is claimed by the SVP parliamentary groups.

The annual salary is based on the Cantonal Council's decision on the determination of the salaries of the members of the High Court dated April 22, 1991 (LS 212.53).

Comprehensive information about the High Court can be found on the internet at www.gerichte-zh.ch.

Further information is provided by the secretary of the Judicial Commission, Nathalie Malinowski, at Tel. 043 259 20 67.

The annual salary is based on the Cantonal Council's decision on the determination of the salaries of the members of the High Court dated April 22, 1991 (LS 212.53).

Comprehensive information about the High Court can be found on the internet at www.gerichte-zh.ch.

Further information is provided by the secretary of the Judicial Commission, Nathalie Malinowski, at Tel. 043 259 20 67.

Interested?

Then we look forward to receiving your electronic application with the usual documents as well as a current criminal record extract and proof of residence (both not older than three months) by March 13, 2026.