Kanton Zürich
Affoltern am Albis
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Lawyer 50%
- 10 March 2026
- 50%
- Affoltern am Albis
Job summary
Join our team at the Bezirksrat, a key judicial authority. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a collaborative environment.
Tasks
- Drafting resolutions and rulings for all districts.
- Handling cases in various legal areas, including child protection.
- Supporting procedural leadership and documentation.
Skills
- Must have a law degree (lic. iur. or MLaw).
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and in a team.
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About the job
Lawyer 50%The district council is the judicial appellate authority in the area of child and adult protection and the first instance of appeal against decisions of municipal authorities. In addition, the district council supervises the activities of municipal authorities, special-purpose associations, and institutions. It consists of the president, who also acts as the governor, and two part-time members and is administratively and professionally supported by the district council office.
We are looking immediately or by arrangement for a lawyer (50%) to work in all twelve district council offices of the canton of Zurich.
Your tasks
- Preparation of resolution and judgment proposals for all districts
- Handling cases in all areas of responsibility of the district council, especially child and adult protection law, municipal law, social assistance law, school law, personnel law, and political rights
- Support in procedural management and litigation
- Other tasks for the benefit of all districts, such as drafting consultations and taking minutes
You bring with you
- Law degree (lic. iur. or MLaw)
- Enjoyment of new legal fields and complex legal issues
- Court and/or administrative experience
- Fluency in oral and written expression
- Quick comprehension
- High sense of responsibility, independence, and reliability
- Resilience and ability to work in a team
We offer you
- An extremely versatile field of work
- A collegial environment in a small and motivated team
- Progressive working conditions, flexible working hours, and the possibility to work partially from home
- Continuing education opportunities
- A modern working environment, mainly in Affoltern am Albis, with public transport connection and parking
- A salary corresponding to the requirements and responsibility (salary class 20)
Your application
Are you interested? Then we look forward to your online application. For further information, the district council clerk of the Affoltern district, Ms. MLaw Eliane Potratz, 043 258 13 62, will be happy to assist you.
We do not consider applications via personnel service companies for this position.
