Justice of the Peace Assessors

Are you interested in the judicial field and wish to put your professional experience to use in a public interest mission? Do you want to enhance your skills, develop new knowledge, and engage in a meaningful activity? Join the Justice of the Peace of the Lausanne district as an assessor and contribute to an essential mission: protecting adults who need support and assistance in managing their affairs.

Attached to the Vaud Judicial Order, the nine justices of the peace in the canton rule in first instance in civil matters. They are also authorities for the protection of adults and children.

The Justice of the Peace of the Lausanne district, which employs nearly 50 magistrates and collaborators, is looking for several assessors.

As an assessor, you actively participate in the authority's missions. Your contribution notably involves analysing situations, overseeing the financial management of the persons concerned, and collaborating with curators.

In your role, you will be called upon to:

• Analyse cases related to adult protection and contribute to monitoring protection measures.
• Examine and audit guardianship accounts, paying particular attention to the proper management of the assets and income of the persons concerned.
• Provide support in analysing situations and monitoring curators.
• Occasionally participate in Justice of the Peace hearings and deliberations within the jurisdictional competences of the authority.

This activity requires an approach that is analytical, human, and institutional, respecting the rights and interests of the persons concerned.

Training and support:

As part of this activity, you will receive basic training to acquire the necessary knowledge to perform your role.

Continuous training will also be offered to develop your skills, deepen your knowledge, and support you in evolving your practice.

You will thus be able to perform your role within a structured framework, equipped with the knowledge and tools necessary to fulfil your missions.

If you have any questions, Mr Gilles Mauron, Chief Justice of the Peace, is happy to assist you at 021 316 10 60.

• Be a Swiss national.
• Reside in the canton of Vaud, preferably in the Lausanne district.
• Show an interest in the judicial field and adult protection.
• Have good accounting knowledge and be comfortable analysing financial situations.
• Demonstrate rigour, discretion, autonomy, and good analytical skills.
• Skills and experience in social, medical, socio-educational, administrative, or accounting fields are assets.

Previous experience in the judicial field is not essential. Motivation, professional skills, and willingness to commit to a public interest mission are important factors.

Employment conditions:

This is a secondary activity performed on call and remunerated by allowances. The workload varies depending on the authority's needs, the volume of cases, and the time of year. It can be heavier during deadlines related to guardianship account audits.

This role is therefore aimed at individuals wishing to dedicate part of their availability and experience to the Justice of the Peace, alongside their main activity or commitments.

As part of the recruitment process, candidates will be asked to provide an extract from the debt collection register and a criminal record dated less than 3 months.

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