Kanton Zürich
Zürich
Assistant Public Prosecutor 100%
- 13 July 2026
- 100%
- Zürich
Job summary
Join the Staatsanwaltschaft I in Zürich as an Assistant Prosecutor. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on serious crime cases in a supportive environment.
Tasks
- Conduct criminal investigations in serious violence cases.
- Draft orders and decisions, including charges and dismissals.
- Represent cases in district courts under supervision.
Skills
- Law degree and experience in criminal investigations required.
- Strong analytical skills and structured approach essential.
- Ability to work independently and under pressure needed.
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About the job
Assistant Public Prosecutor 100%The Public Prosecutor's Office I of the Canton of Zurich conducts canton-wide criminal investigations against adults in the area of serious violent crime.
We are looking for your support as an Assistant Public Prosecutor (100%) to complement our team, starting immediately or by arrangement.
These are your tasks:
- Conducting criminal investigations within the jurisdiction of Public Prosecutor's Office I (in particular capital crimes, qualified sexual offences, child protection cases, especially demanding cases of domestic violence), including tactical cooperation with the police as well as preparation and conduct of interrogations
- Drafting and issuing orders and decisions on case closure (penal order, non-prosecution, dismissal) as well as drafting indictments
- Representing cases before district courts under the supervision of a public prosecutor
- Participation in on-call duties under the guidance of a public prosecutor
What you bring:
- Completed law degree (licentiate/master) as well as practical experience as an auditor, ideally at a criminal investigation authority and a court
- Lawyer's licence or equivalent additional qualification
- Strong analytical skills and structured approach for precise recording, assessment and preparation of facts
- High commitment and resilience, focused and efficient work even under pressure
- Confident appearance and integrity, discreet behaviour towards parties involved and interface partners
- Strong sense of responsibility and a solid basic understanding of various areas of law
What we offer:
- Unique training position in Swiss criminal prosecution to learn the craft of conducting criminal proceedings and interrogations
- Meaningful and varied work in a collegial environment
- Independent work from day one
- Exciting and challenging collaboration with interface partners such as police, FOR and IRM
Application
For questions, Dr iur Ines Meier, Chief Public Prosecutor (043 257 38 18), will be happy to assist you.
We look forward to receiving your application by 9 August 2026 via the job portal.
Information about the Public Prosecutor's Office of the Canton of Zurich can be found at www.zh.ch/sta.
