Lausanne
Head of Chancellery - Guardianship Registry
- 19 August 2026
- 80 – 100%
- Permanent position
About the job
Job Description
Are you interested in the judicial field?
Are you motivated to lead a registry by managing particularly complex cases?
Do you wish to develop in a stimulating work environment?
Join us!
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 more than 50 magistrates and collaborators, is looking for a head of chancellery for the guardianship registry.
Responsibilities
- Ensure the smooth operation of the guardianship registry.
- Organise the activity of collaborators, the distribution of their work, and the monitoring of cases at all stages of the procedure.
- Act as a point of contact for case managers.
- Handle particularly complex cases by mastering procedures and business processes related to the field.
- Participate in the proper functioning of the office by representing the registry in coordination meetings with management and other office members.
- Manage data collection for statistics, indicators, and dashboards.
More information can be found in the job description by clicking here.
Do you have questions? Ms Carine Hennard, Interim Chief Registrar, is happy to assist you at 021 316 10 90.
Qualifications
- Commercial employee CFC, or any equivalent qualification.
- 8 years of professional experience in judicial administration, in a lawyer's or notary's office.
- Sense of public service and stress resistance.
- Good writing skills and excellent spelling, autonomous work under the responsibility of the hierarchical superior.
- Knowledge of common IT tools, speed, rigour, precision, and discretion.
- Experience in team management.
As part of the recruitment process, candidates will be required to present an extract from the debt collection register and a criminal record less than 3 months old.
Please indicate the desired activity rate on your application.
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- Publication Date19/08/2026 05:00
- LocationLausanne, Switzerland
- Apply by31/08/2026 21:55
- Start Date1st November 2026 or to be agreed
- Salary Grade8
- Contract TypePermanent contract Private law
- Activity Rate80-100%
- AddressJustice of the Peace of the Lausanne district
Mr Gilles Mauron, First Justice of the Peace
Côtes-de-Montbenon 8
1014 Lausanne