Chancellery Assistant (Secretary)

Lausanne, Switzerland (and remote work) | 80-100%

What you can contribute

• Draft and dispatch judgements and orders
• Prepare, manage and dispatch documents related to judicial procedures using existing templates
• Open and manage case files (including scanning)
• Handle correspondence in German, French and/or Italian
• Process appeals and requests from parties and authorities

What makes you unique

• a federal certificate of competence as a commercial employee (a commercial baccalaureate is an advantage) or equivalent training
• several years of professional experience in a similar role (court chancellery, legal environment or administration)
• excellent knowledge and passion for the German language and very good knowledge of French and/or good knowledge of Italian
• flexibility, discretion, efficiency and accuracy

In a few words

Take on a new challenging role and join the team of the 2nd Criminal Law Court of the Swiss Federal Tribunal. Utilise your administrative skills as well as your writing proficiency within a diverse environment. Contribute to the smooth functioning of justice at the federal level.

What we offer

• Working for Switzerland We are committed to the success of the Swiss model and the well-being of the population.
• Diversity every day We ensure equal opportunities, which allow us to deploy our skills and express different viewpoints.
• Workplace health We support and advise our employees on all matters related to physical or mental health.

All benefits

The Federal Tribunal is the highest judicial authority in Switzerland. It ensures uniform application of federal law by cantonal and federal courts and protects citizens’ constitutional rights. Joining this institution means contributing to an essential mission, while working in a stimulating and enriching professional environment with attractive working conditions.

Additional information

Start date: 1 November 2026 (or by agreement) Application deadline: 22 September 2026 This position is assigned, depending on language skills, between salary classes 12 and 13. A criminal record extract and a debt enforcement register extract will be requested at the end of the recruitment process.

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