Mediator 50 - 70%
Kanton Zürich
Zürich
Key information
- Publication date:15 January 2026
- Workload:50 – 70%
- Place of work:Zürich
Job summary
Join the Zürich Prosecutor's Office as a Mediator/in, focusing on conflict resolution. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape mediation practices in criminal cases.
Tasks
- Conduct professional mediations in adult criminal matters independently.
- Contribute to the development of a new mediation department.
- Support leadership in the mediation office and act as a representative.
Skills
- A university degree or equivalent, preferably in law or social work.
- Certified mediator with experience in criminal mediation.
- Strong communication skills and ability to handle conflicts sensitively.
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The Zurich Public Prosecutor's Office is responsible for prosecuting crimes committed by adults throughout the canton of Zurich. It employs around 500 staff across eight offices and the Chief Public Prosecutor's Office. As part of a project, the Chief Public Prosecutor's Office is examining the establishment of a specialist unit to use mediation as an alternative or complementary measure to criminal proceedings. Mediation is an offer for adults to independently resolve conflicts and their consequences related to a criminal offense.
From April 1, 2026, or by agreement, we are looking for your support as a mediator (50-70%) on a fixed-term basis until December 31, 2028.
Your tasks include:
- You conduct professional mediations in adult criminal cases with all parties involved, both alone and as a co-mediator
- You participate in the establishment and further development of the foundations and offerings of the specialist unit, which serves as a central contact point for mediation in adult criminal cases
- You support the management of the specialist unit and also take on representative functions
Your profile:
- You have a university degree or an equivalent basic education, preferably in law, psychology, social work, or similar
- You have training as a mediator (FSM or SAV recognized) and proven experience in conducting mediation cases, ideally in the field of mediation in criminal matters
- You have in-depth knowledge of criminal and criminal procedural law
- You are willing to pursue further specialized training and regularly reflect on your mediation practice
- You possess strong mediation and communication skills, and your life experience enables you to handle all parties involved in proceedings confidently and sensitively, even in difficult conflict situations
- You have a structured, reliable, and independent working style characterized by empathy and a human-centered optimistic attitude
- You are a humorous, resilient, and decisive personality, and your strengths include absolute integrity and discretion
What we offer:
- In this varied, demanding, and meaningful role within an interdisciplinary environment, you play a key role as a mediator in the establishment and implementation of a new specialist unit
- You are part of a highly motivated team while working with a great deal of personal responsibility and scope for creativity
- You deepen your know-how and experience in all areas of adult criminal law
- The part-time workload (50-70%), an attractive workplace in Zurich, and remuneration in salary class 20 complete the position
Application
For further information, please contact Susanne Fischer, Project Manager Mediation (susanne.fischer@ji.zh.ch) and Marion Scharpf, Head of Personnel and Training (marion.scharpf@ji.zh.ch).
We look forward to receiving your complete application by February 6, 2026, at the latest via our job portal
CANTON OF ZURICH
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE AND HOME AFFAIRS
Public Prosecutor's Office
Chief Public Prosecutor's Office
