Luzern
Lawyer 70-80%, fixed-term for 12 months (m/f/d)
- 08 October 2026
- 70 – 80%
- Temporary
About the job
Doing the right thing. In Switzerland and in around 20 countries on four continents. Join us in our commitment to the vision of a solidaristic society, as Lawyer 70-80%, fixed-term for 12 months (m/f/d), with the option of permanent employment
Refugees, persecuted and/or threatened people should receive adequate protection in Switzerland. Caritas Switzerland gives these people a voice and advocates for fair procedures. For this purpose, Caritas Switzerland offers legal advice and representation in asylum and immigration law to those affected in the Central Swiss cantons of Lucerne, Nidwalden, Obwalden, Schwyz, Uri and Zug as well as in Fribourg, Jura and Neuchâtel. With the introduction of the new asylum procedure in Switzerland, asylum seekers are entitled, among other things, to legal protection in the extended asylum procedure. Particularly complex cases or those requiring further clarification are assessed within this framework by the State Secretariat for Migration. We offer an interesting and varied working environment in a motivated team at the interface of law and social commitment.
Your tasks
Independent substantive and administrative case management in mandate cases, in particular:
- Personal, telephone and written legal advice
- Representation in procedures before the SEM in the extended procedure
- Representation in appeal procedures before the Federal Administrative Court Representation in procedures before the cantonal (migration) authorities
- Monitoring practice, case law and doctrine in the relevant areas of law, especially in asylum and immigration law
Our requirements- Legal university degree (Master of Law or lic. iur.), work experience in legal representation
- Sound knowledge and practical experience in Swiss asylum and migration law
- Strong legal editorial skills in German, good knowledge of Italian is an advantage, knowledge of French and English is desirable, further language skills are an advantage
- High social competence, resilience and flexibility
- Experience in dealing with people from other cultural backgrounds, with traumatised and vulnerable persons and in intercultural communication
The workplace is Lucerne.Start of work: 01.12.2026 or by arrangement.
Caritas offers attractive employment conditions and an open working atmosphere in an international environment. For the active development and implementation of digital transformation, we rely on employees with a digital and agile mindset who enjoy participating in change processes.
For information about this position, please contact Natalie Marrer, nmarrer@caritas.ch.
We thank you for your interest and look forward to receiving your application by 23.10.2026 via the online portal.
Caritas Switzerland, Adligenswilerstrasse 15, 6002 Lucerne
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