Kanton Zürich
Zürich
15 hours ago
Legal Secretary Hardship Commission 30 - 40%
- 20 May 2026
- 30 – 40%
- Zürich
Job summary
Join the independent Härtefallkommission in Zürich as a Juristische/r Sekretär/in. This role offers flexible hours and meaningful work.
Tasks
- Draft legal documents and prepare decision-making materials.
- Coordinate meetings and manage administrative tasks independently.
- Collaborate with the commission and migration office regularly.
Skills
- Must have a completed law degree and several years of experience.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize work.
- Excellent editorial skills in German and diplomatic demeanor.
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About the job
Legal Secretary Hardship Commission 30 - 40%The independent Hardship Commission of the Canton of Zurich examines applications from rejected asylum seekers and undocumented migrants. It was established in 2009 by the Government Council of the Canton of Zurich and consists of seven to nine interdisciplinary members. The commission assesses the submitted hardship applications and makes recommendations to the Migration Office of the Canton of Zurich for approval or rejection.
For the Hardship Commission, we are looking for a highly organised individual as a legal secretary from 1 September 2026 (or by arrangement).
Your tasks
Your main duties include the legal and editorial preparation of draft decisions as well as the structured preparation of decision-making bases. You will be in regular contact with the commission and the Migration Office of the Canton of Zurich and work closely with the presidency, to which you report directly.
You will independently and responsibly manage the administrative and operational affairs of the Hardship Commission. You ensure efficient processes, prepare matters thoroughly, coordinate meetings and guarantee careful preparation and follow-up of the commission's work. You will adapt your working hours flexibly to the workload.
Your profile
You have a completed law degree (MLaw or equivalent) and several years of professional experience, ideally in administration, judiciary or legal practice. You are also interested in migration law, socio-political and humanitarian issues.
You work independently, in a structured and precise manner, possess very good editorial skills and command confident German. Organisational talent, prioritisation under changing workloads, discretion, resilience and diplomatic demeanour complete your profile.
Our offer
You can expect a responsible and meaningful activity with social relevance, high autonomy and short decision-making paths. You benefit from flexible working hours within the agreed workload. The workplace is located in the city of Zurich, complemented by the possibility of mobile working. Meetings take place once a month on a Monday set in advance.
Interested?
Interested? Then we look forward to receiving your complete online application via the application link. For information, Beatrice Stadelmann (HR Business Partner) is available at 043 259 21 36.
