Clerk
- 29 October 2026
- 80 – 100%
- Permanent position
- German (Native language)
- Zürich
About the job
Canton of Zurich
Directorate of Justice and Home Affairs
General Secretariat
General Secretariat
Zurich
1 January 2027 or by arrangement
Cultural promotion | Diversity | Networking
Clerk
80 - 100%
You are looking for a challenge in the field of politics and administration with an employer whose topics are as diverse as life itself. You want to make a difference and contribute to society at a pivotal point in the Canton of Zurich? Then you are in the right place with us.
These tasks await you
- Independent administrative support of the legal service, especially in appeal procedures, deadline monitoring, sending correspondence and orders, issuing certificates of legal force, organising events, etc.
- Administrative support of matters relating to cantonal political rights (elections and votes, initiatives and referendums)
- Administrative management of digital and physical business administration (CMI Axioma) with precise file management as well as the transition to digital procedure management
- Telephone service and provision of written information
- As far as daily business allows, there may be the possibility to contribute to projects according to interest and skills.
What you bring with you
- Completed commercial training (EFZ) or comparable vocational training with several years of professional experience; administrative knowledge and/or experience in a legal environment is an advantage
- Reliable, team-oriented personality with quick comprehension, organisational skills and affinity for legal issues
- Ability to switch between routine and special tasks in different teams and to organise independently according to priorities
- Accurate, structured and independent working style as well as fluent and confident expression in German (spoken and written)
- Good IT user skills (Microsoft Office products, CMI Axioma knowledge is an advantage)
Interested?
Then we definitely should get to know each other! We look forward to receiving your complete application via our online tool.
For questions, Pia von Wartburg, Legal Service (Legal Secretary mbA and Head of Administration, 043 259 25 33), will be happy to assist you.
For questions, Pia von Wartburg, Legal Service (Legal Secretary mbA and Head of Administration, 043 259 25 33), will be happy to assist you.
Your contacts
Pia von Wartburg
Legal Secretary mbA
Head of Administration
+41 43 259 25 33
Legal Secretary mbA
Head of Administration
+41 43 259 25 33
Nadja van der Reijden
HR Business Partner
+41 43 257 40 62
HR Business Partner
+41 43 257 40 62
Dear recruitment agencies! Unfortunately, we cannot consider dossiers associated with fee claims. Only direct applications will be answered and considered in the selection process.
About us
The General Secretariat supports the head of the directorate as a staff unit in managing the directorate and provides services for its units and, in particular, with the legislative service also for other directorates.
In the midst of life: The Directorate of Justice and Home Affairs of the Canton of Zurich covers a versatile range of tasks. It ranges from criminal prosecution, penal system and victim support to municipalities and statistics, as well as cultural promotion, equality and integration. Thus, the directorate contributes to the functioning of the canton in important areas.
We offer...
Lunch voucher
a diverse catering offer thanks to the lunch voucher
Meaningful work
meaningful work with real added value for society
Scope for creativity
space for own ideas and active participation
Responsible activity
the chance to take responsibility and help shape things
Workplace near the station
a central location with good public transport connections
Flexible working time models
flexible working time models that adapt to life phases
Your application process
- Pre-selection
- First interview
- Second interview
- Final decision
