État de Neuchâtel
Neuchâtel
50% Assistant Legal Officer - Fixed-term Contract
- 11 November 2026
- 50%
- Temporary
About the job
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Cantonal Court
The Public Law Court is a section of the Cantonal Court and is the ordinary superior appellate authority in disputes based on federal, cantonal or municipal public law.
The Public Law Court is thus called upon to rule, as the final cantonal instance, on all appeals relating to administrative activity, in addition to all those in the field of social insurance.
Your tasks
As an assistant legal officer, your role mainly consists of drafting judgment projects. It also involves analysing case files and conducting legal research, alone or in collaboration with judges.
Furthermore, you will be required to carry out various tasks related to documentation and case management of the relevant instance. More broadly, all legal assistance tasks related to the work of magistrates and the registry may be entrusted to you.
This position is offered as a maternity leave replacement, for a fixed term, potentially from 1 January 2027 to early April 2028.
Your profile
Holder of a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in law, you have solid knowledge of the judicial system as well as the functioning of Neuchâtel public institutions. You show a keen interest in the subjects within the competence of the court concerned. A lawyer’s licence or professional experience within a court is an asset.
Endowed with good analytical and synthetic skills, you possess excellent drafting abilities and have a sense of exemplary conduct, responsibility, as well as the ability to work independently.
This position also requires a clean criminal record and debt collection register.
We offer you
Information
Ms Arabelle Scyboz, President of the Public Law Court, tel. 032 889 61 60
Ms Deise Coelho E Castro, HR Manager, email: RH.PJNE@ne.ch
Working for the State
We promote equal opportunities and inclusion; applications from people of all backgrounds and living with disabilities are welcome.
Application deadline: 29 November 2026
Salary: Fixed
Start date: 1 January 2027 or by agreement
Cantonal Court
The Public Law Court is a section of the Cantonal Court and is the ordinary superior appellate authority in disputes based on federal, cantonal or municipal public law.
The Public Law Court is thus called upon to rule, as the final cantonal instance, on all appeals relating to administrative activity, in addition to all those in the field of social insurance.
Your tasks
As an assistant legal officer, your role mainly consists of drafting judgment projects. It also involves analysing case files and conducting legal research, alone or in collaboration with judges.
Furthermore, you will be required to carry out various tasks related to documentation and case management of the relevant instance. More broadly, all legal assistance tasks related to the work of magistrates and the registry may be entrusted to you.
This position is offered as a maternity leave replacement, for a fixed term, potentially from 1 January 2027 to early April 2028.
Your profile
Holder of a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in law, you have solid knowledge of the judicial system as well as the functioning of Neuchâtel public institutions. You show a keen interest in the subjects within the competence of the court concerned. A lawyer’s licence or professional experience within a court is an asset.
Endowed with good analytical and synthetic skills, you possess excellent drafting abilities and have a sense of exemplary conduct, responsibility, as well as the ability to work independently.
This position also requires a clean criminal record and debt collection register.
We offer you
- A varied activity within an organisation in constant evolution.
- Flexible working conditions in an inclusive and equitable environment.
- Quality social benefits and extensive training opportunities.
Information
Ms Arabelle Scyboz, President of the Public Law Court, tel. 032 889 61 60
Ms Deise Coelho E Castro, HR Manager, email: RH.PJNE@ne.ch
Working for the State
We promote equal opportunities and inclusion; applications from people of all backgrounds and living with disabilities are welcome.
Application deadline: 29 November 2026
Salary: Fixed
Start date: 1 January 2027 or by agreement
