Lawyer for a fixed-term internship, 100%
Kanton Zürich
Zürich
Key information
- Publication date:18 September 2025
- Workload:100%
- Place of work:Zürich
Job summary
Join the Health Department as a Jurist for a 9-12 month internship. Contribute to high-quality healthcare in Zurich.
Tasks
- Address legal questions related to Health Department activities.
- Process requests for exemption from professional confidentiality.
- Support the legal department in supervisory procedures.
Skills
- Completed law degree (MLaw) with an interest in public and health law.
- Practical legal experience is a plus with a diligent work style.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, team-oriented.
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The Office of Health of the Health Directorate is committed to providing high-quality, safe, and economically sustainable healthcare for the population of Zurich. It issues service mandates to hospitals and clinics and ensures that healthcare professionals and health institutions perform their tasks competently. In addition, it promotes the health of the population.
The Legal Department of the Office of Health supports the management and all specialist departments of the office in all legal matters. It handles specialized legislative projects, processes parliamentary initiatives, and conducts supervisory and complaint procedures.
For a fixed-term internship of 9-12 months, we are looking for a lawyer, 100%, to start immediately or by arrangement.
Your tasks
- Handling legal issues from the entire area of the Office of Health
- Processing requests for exemption from professional confidentiality
- Supporting the Legal Department in fulfilling its tasks, especially in supervisory procedures
Your profile
- Completed studies in law (MLaw)
- Interest in public law and health law issues
- Practical legal experience is an advantage
- Conscientious and efficient working style
- Fluent oral and written expression
- Enjoy working in a team
Our offer
- Participation in an exciting and very dynamic legal field
- Insight into the structures and processes of the cantonal administration
- Interesting tasks, good support, and appreciation
- Modern workplace near Zurich main station
Your application
If we have aroused your interest, we look forward to receiving your application via our online tool.
For further information, Lilian Blumer Schmidig, Head of the Legal Department, is available at 043 259 21 93 (Tue to Fri).
