Inheritance Office Specialist

About the job

The municipality of Cham on Lake Zug, with around 18,000 inhabitants, is an attractive employer with a modern and service-oriented administration. You can expect a varied range of tasks with a lot of personal responsibility and direct contact with citizens as

Do you enjoy working precisely and appreciate clear procedures? At the Inheritance Office of the municipality of Cham, you will process inheritance cases according to defined procedures and work instructions. You keep an eye on documents and deadlines and explain the next steps to relatives. In our three-person team, diligence, reliability and mutual support are important.

Inheritance Office Specialist

This is what you will do with us

• You will process inheritance cases administratively – according to clear guidelines.

• You will identify the entitled heirs and prepare heir lists.

• You will open wills and inheritance contracts according to the prescribed procedures.

• You will prepare estate inventories: lists of the assets left behind and the debts.

• You will explain the formal process to relatives and maintain contact with official offices and authorities.

What you bring with you

• A commercial apprenticeship with vocational baccalaureate or a comparable qualification.

• Experience with administrative tasks in a legal environment, for example in a law firm, a notary's office, an administration or in fiduciary services.

• Knowledge of inheritance law and the processing of inheritance cases as well as legal further training are an advantage but not a must.

• You are used to working independently and approach your tasks precisely, in a structured and responsible manner. It is easy for you to reliably adhere to prescribed processes and procedures.

• You explain procedures clearly and enjoy working in a small team as well as with the notary's office.

What you can look forward to

• A varied role with direct contact to the public and clear work instructions.

• A collegial team that supports each other.

• Professional development and opportunities for advancement.

• A central workplace with excellent public transport connections.

• 5–7 weeks of holiday per year, depending on age and working time model.

• Home office by arrangement.

Interested? We look forward to hearing from you.

Apply directly online! Do you have questions? Stefan Hofstetter, Head of Legal, Notary and Inheritance Office, will be happy to provide information: 041 723 87 05.