Clerk Front Desk Notary (m/f/d)

About the job

As the fifth largest canton in Switzerland with around 6000 employees, we are committed to the common good of society at the

cantonal administration. With an impressive variety of services,

our work affects all areas of life, whether education, economy, law, security, nature, health, construction, culture, or finance. With our meaningful

work, we leave a small footprint every day, as it is relevant to over half a million people.

The Office for Commercial Register and Notaries maintains a public register in the area of the commercial register and performs notarizations in commercial register matters, matrimonial property, and inheritance law. Furthermore, the notary office is active in the field of administrative inheritance law and is responsible for inheritance security measures as well as official inheritance divisions.

We are looking for a

Clerk Front Desk Notary (m/f/d)

Starting May 1, 2026 or by arrangement

Workload: 80-100%

Workplace: St.Gallen

What to expect

• Providing information and advice to customers in inheritance and commercial law (phone/reception)
• Processing incoming mail and info emails
• General secretarial tasks such as scheduling appointments for department heads, reception, and answering phone calls and handling them
• Certification of signatures for internal and external use
• Preparing inheritance-related documents (opening of wills, inheritance certificates) up to signature readiness with independent execution of related inheritance investigations
• Preparation of public documents and certifications
• Co-supervision and training of apprentices

What distinguishes you

• Completed commercial or comparable training
• Preferably professional experience in reception or customer service
• You are a dynamic person with a high willingness to learn and respond flexibly to different and changing situations
• Professional interaction with customers
• Precise and customer-oriented working style
• Linguistic fluency (German) in spoken and written form, knowledge of additional languages is an advantage
• With your knowledge and skills, you contribute to good collaboration and further development of the team

What we offer

• A diverse, challenging activity in an exciting social environment and an experienced team
• A high degree of independence with personal responsibility
• Good training opportunities
• Attractive workplace near St.Gallen main station with modern working conditions

Ready for the next step? If we have sparked your interest and you want to be part of the team, we look forward to your application.