Kanton Zürich
Zürich
a substitute member for the High Court (SVP)
- 08 September 2026
- 100%
- Zürich
Job summary
The Justice Commission of the Cantonal Council seeks an alternate member for the Supreme Court (SVP) starting October 1, 2026. This is a great opportunity for those passionate about law and justice.
Tasks
- Serve as an appellate authority in civil and criminal matters.
- Engage with challenging legal questions and complex issues.
- Ensure independent judicial administration for Zurich's courts.
Skills
- In-depth knowledge of civil and criminal law, with prior court experience.
- Strong negotiation skills and social competence required.
- Ability to communicate effectively and work well in a team.
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About the job
The Judicial Commission of the Cantonal Council is looking for
a substitute member for the High Court (SVP)
from 1 October 2026 for the remainder of the term 2025-2031
The High Court of the Canton of Zurich is the appellate court in civil and criminal matters. It is affiliated with the Commercial Court, which deals with commercial court proceedings as the first instance. Furthermore, the High Court is responsible for the independent judicial administration of the Zurich civil and criminal courts and the notarial system.
The High Court of the Canton of Zurich is the appellate court in civil and criminal matters. It is affiliated with the Commercial Court, which deals with commercial court proceedings as the first instance. Furthermore, the High Court is responsible for the independent judicial administration of the Zurich civil and criminal courts and the notarial system.
Requirements
- In-depth knowledge of substantive civil and criminal law as well as civil and criminal procedural law
- Several years of experience at a court
- Familiarity and confident handling of legal issues and problem-solving
- Ability to engage deeply with difficult legal questions and complex facts, as well as the ability to reduce these to the essentials and present them clearly
- Negotiation skills, confident appearance, social competence, assertiveness and decisiveness
- Commitment, perseverance and resilience
- Communication and teamwork skills
- Voting rights in the Canton of Zurich
- Age under 65 at the start of office
- Impeccable reputation
The seat is claimed by the SVP faction.
The annual salary is based on the Cantonal Council's resolution on the determination of the salaries of the members of the High Court dated 22 April 1991 (LS 212.53).
Comprehensive information about the High Court can be found on the internet at www.gerichte-zh.ch
Further information is provided by the secretary of the Judicial Commission, Nathalie Malinowski, at Tel. 043 259 20 67 (available on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday)
The annual salary is based on the Cantonal Council's resolution on the determination of the salaries of the members of the High Court dated 22 April 1991 (LS 212.53).
Comprehensive information about the High Court can be found on the internet at www.gerichte-zh.ch
Further information is provided by the secretary of the Judicial Commission, Nathalie Malinowski, at Tel. 043 259 20 67 (available on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday)
Interested?
Then we look forward to receiving your electronic application with the usual documents as well as a current criminal record extract and proof of residence (both not older than three months) by 29 September 2026 via the following application link:
Then we look forward to receiving your electronic application with the usual documents as well as a current criminal record extract and proof of residence (both not older than three months) by 29 September 2026 via the following application link:
