Kanton Zürich
Zürich
Unleash Your Talent - Exciting Legal Internship in Personnel and Employment Law 80 - 100%
- 09 October 2026
- 80 – 100%
- Zürich
Job summary
Exciting legal internship in HR and labor law at Zurich's government. Perfect chance to gain practical experience in a supportive environment.
Tasks
- Provide practical legal advice on HR-related issues.
- Collaborate with experienced lawyers on specialized questions.
- Maintain our internal knowledge database for HR specialists.
Skills
- Completed law degree (MLaw) with interest in administrative law.
- Quick comprehension and independent work ethic are essential.
- Strong writing skills and clear communication are a must.
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About the job
Unleash Your Talent - Exciting Legal Internship in Personnel and Employment Law 80 - 100%6-12 months from December 2026 or by arrangement
The Personnel Office of the Canton of Zurich is the centre of expertise for all personnel, employment, and social insurance law matters concerning over 30,000 employees of the Canton of Zurich as well as many public-law institutions and municipalities. The Personnel Law Department of the Personnel Office is primarily responsible for the interpretation and further development of cantonal personnel law.
Would you like to finally put your theoretical knowledge into practice and gain a real insight into the world of personnel law in the economically strongest canton of Switzerland? If you are ready to take the leap from the lecture hall to practice and actively apply your legal knowledge, then you are exactly right with us!
Your tasks:
- Your legal knowledge will not only be used on paper. You will actively and practically provide legal advice on personnel law issues.
- Work hand in hand with experienced lawyers and contribute your knowledge to in-depth investigations of specialised questions.
- Take responsibility for maintaining our internal knowledge database, which is used daily by a large number of HR specialists in the canton.
- Be an important part of handling appeal cases and actively support the delivery of training in personnel law.
What you bring:
- You have a keen interest in administrative law and hold a completed degree in law (MLaw).
- While initial practical work experience and knowledge in employment and personnel law are advantageous, we are also open to motivated graduates who want to put their theoretical knowledge into practice.
- A quick grasp, independent and careful working are as important to us as enjoyment in contact with numerous contacts.
- With us, you can not only develop your legal skills but also continue to cultivate your good writing style. The ability to communicate appropriately and understandably to the target audience rounds off your profile.
What we offer:
- We offer you a varied, interesting, and meaningful activity, professional support, and the opportunity to contribute.
- There is the possibility, with mutual interest, to extend the six-month internship by a maximum of another six months.
- Do you want to take the bar exam? Three months of your time with us will be credited.
- Of course, we offer attractive employment conditions such as flexible working hours, the possibility of home office, a modern workplace in close proximity to Zurich main station, lunch vouchers, etc.
Do you feel addressed?
Then we look forward to receiving your complete online application. Your questions will be gladly answered by Tamara Frei (legal staff) at
Tel. +41 43 259 48 96. Please note that we only accept and process applications submitted via the online tool.
Your new environment: www.zh.ch/personalamt
