Kanton Luzern
Luzern
Legal Specialist Social Assistance (a)
- 19 August 2026
- 60 – 80%
- Temporary
- German (Intermediate)
About the job
Legal Specialist Social Assistance (a)
60% - 80% | Lucerne | fixed term 01.12.2026 - 30.06.2027 (Maternity cover)
Law and practice come together in this role: You mediate in inter-cantonal jurisdictional questions, advise municipal social services and contribute your legal expertise to projects and the fulfilment of the department's tasks - versatile and effective.
Your tasks
- You competently advise municipal and cantonal authorities on issues of economic social assistance and maintenance support.
- You are responsible for case management in accordance with the Federal Act on the Responsibility for Supporting Needy Persons (ZUG).
- You independently develop guidelines and instructions for social assistance practice in the canton of Lucerne.
- You also contribute your legal expertise in internal administrative project and working groups as well as in legal support for all employees of the department.
Your profile
- You hold a Master of Law, professional experience with administrative law reference is desirable.
- Training or further education in social work is an advantage.
- You convince with your communication and presentation skills.
- Structured thinking and solution-oriented action are among your strengths.
- Experience in collaboration with municipalities and organisations as well as independence, flexibility and initiative complete your profile.
What you can look forward to
Our fields of activity are as diverse as we are.
Environment, infrastructure, finance, security, health, education and much more - together we shape the canton of Lucerne.
Environment, infrastructure, finance, security, health, education and much more - together we shape the canton of Lucerne.
With us you get ahead.
We offer attractive and exciting career and development opportunities - both in leadership and for specialists.
We offer attractive and exciting career and development opportunities - both in leadership and for specialists.
We work flexibly and smartly.
Mobile-flexible working is highly valued here. More than half of our employees work part-time and realise their professional goals in harmony with their private commitments.
Mobile-flexible working is highly valued here. More than half of our employees work part-time and realise their professional goals in harmony with their private commitments.
You benefit with us.
Attractive further training offers, discount platforms for employees, mobile and internet offers, Next Bike, fleet discounts, and other benefits.
Attractive further training offers, discount platforms for employees, mobile and internet offers, Next Bike, fleet discounts, and other benefits.
Your employer
Working for the Canton of Lucerne means shaping the future - that of the canton, its residents and not least your own. More than 7,000 employees in 200 different professions contribute daily to the excellent quality of life in our canton.
The Department of Social Affairs and Society (DISG) of the Health and Social Department, with its approximately 50 employees, is the competence centre for all social and societal issues. The DISG implements the Social Institutions Act as well as the Care and Nursing Act. Furthermore, it processes applications for victim support and advises victims of crimes. It coordinates social assistance, is committed to equal opportunities and promotes integration in the areas of child-youth-family, women and men, and migration.
The "a" in the job title stands for "all". The canton of Lucerne stands for diversity and variety.
The Department of Social Affairs and Society (DISG) of the Health and Social Department, with its approximately 50 employees, is the competence centre for all social and societal issues. The DISG implements the Social Institutions Act as well as the Care and Nursing Act. Furthermore, it processes applications for victim support and advises victims of crimes. It coordinates social assistance, is committed to equal opportunities and promotes integration in the areas of child-youth-family, women and men, and migration.
The "a" in the job title stands for "all". The canton of Lucerne stands for diversity and variety.
Your contact
Health and Social Department
Department of Social Affairs and Society
Edith Lang
Head of Department
+41 41 228 57 79
https://disg.lu.ch/
Department of Social Affairs and Society
Edith Lang
Head of Department
+41 41 228 57 79
https://disg.lu.ch/
