Kanton Nidwalden
Stans
Public Prosecutor
- 27 August 2026
- 100%
- Permanent position
- 6371 Stans
About the job
Incredibly versatile
The canton of Nidwalden is a sovereign canton with around 44,000 inhabitants. The conciliation authority, the public prosecutor's office, the child and adult protection authority, as well as the courts—the superior court, the administrative court, and the cantonal court—are committed to the administration of justice. The protection and enforcement of rights, as well as the prevention and sanctioning of injustice, are their concerns in the service of those seeking justice.Tasks
- Conducting criminal investigations into misdemeanours, offences, and crimes committed by adults
- Filing charges and representation before the cantonal courts
- Issuing decisions on non-prosecution and case dismissal, penal orders, or transfer orders
- Handling national and international legal assistance requests
Your profile
- Completed law degree (licence, master) and bar admission
- CAS Forensics is an advantage
- Qualified knowledge of criminal law and criminal procedure law
- Persistence in case handling
- Interest in criminal contexts
- High commitment and resilience as well as precise, efficient working methods
- Team-oriented, integrous, dedicated, and trustworthy personality
Here for you
For further information about this role, please contact André Wolf, Chief Public Prosecutor, phone 041 618 42 42.
The appointment is made by election by the cantonal parliament. Interviews with the public prosecutor's office are scheduled for 12 and 14 October 2026, and with the delegation of the cantonal parliament office on 20 and 22 October 2026.
We look forward to receiving your application by 21 September 2026.
