Legal Officer Criminal & Measures Enforcement
- 22 September 2026
- 50%
- Permanent position
- German (Intermediate)
- 4001 Basel
About the job
50%
Department of Justice and Security, Population Services and Migration
by arrangement
Tasks
File study: You analyse enforcement cases based on court files and conduct enforcement coordination meetings with convicted persons and work partners. You plan the enforcement of custodial sentences and therapeutic measures for convicted offenders.
Issuing orders: You draft decisions on enforcement releases, prepare statements for the courts and submit applications related to proceedings for the issuance of subsequent judicial decisions, representing these personally in court. You process submissions from convicted persons and their legal representatives and maintain contact with various authorities, courts and professionals from different disciplines.
Evaluations: You coordinate the entire enforcement process and, in cooperation with institutions, are responsible for evaluating the course of enforcement.
Obtaining expert opinions: You assess the risk of recidivism. In this context, you obtain forensic psychiatric progress reports and statements from the responsible expert commission.
Profile
Experience: You have professional experience, ideally in the field of penal enforcement, criminal prosecution or at the court.
Personality: You have an interest in forensics and criminal law. You work efficiently and precisely, communicate skilfully and appropriately for the audience. Responsibility, enjoyment of precise work and high social competence complete your profile.
Education: You have a completed law degree (lic. iur. or MLaw).
Language: You have a quick grasp, assertiveness as well as interest and willingness for further training in the field. You can express yourself very well in written and spoken German and have very good PC skills.
Insight into our work
In the area of Population Services and Migration of the Department of Justice and Security Basel-Stadt, the Population Office, the Migration Office and the Office for Penal Enforcement provide a wide range of services to the public. This area is often an important point of contact for the domestic and foreign population. The various activities are central to the coexistence of people in Basel-Stadt and beyond.
thanks to professional care management and one hundred percent continued salary payment in case of illness or accident throughout the entire employment relationship.
We cover the larger share of ongoing contributions, offer savings plan options and possibilities for flexible retirement.
With us, tasks, competencies, education and experience count for the determination and development of salary.
Contact
Questions about the position
Sabine Uhlmann
Head of Criminal and Measures Enforcement Department
Tel. +41 61 267 41 87
Questions about the application
Roberto Maranzana
HR Consultant
Tel. +41 61 267 78 29
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