Clerk-Editor at 65%

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Clerk-editor at 65%

• AUTJ151
• The District Court is the cantonal judicial authority of first instance. Spread over three sites, it consists of the following sections: the conciliation chamber, the civil court, the child and adult protection authority, the juvenile criminal court, the police court, the criminal court, and the coercive measures court.

The Regional Court of the Littoral and Val-de-Travers, Boudry site, is recruiting a clerk-editor position at 65%.

Your role mainly consists of drafting civil and criminal decisions and judgments to be issued at the end of proceedings conducted by the judges of the Regional Court of the Littoral and Val-de-Travers, Boudry site.

It also involves case file analysis and legal research, alone or in collaboration with the magistrates.

Furthermore, you will be called upon to perform various tasks related to documentation and case management entrusted to you, particularly in drafting correspondence.

More broadly, all legal assistance tasks related to the work of judges and the registry may be assigned to you.

You hold a bachelor's or master's degree in law, complemented by the lawyer's certificate and ideally have at least 3 to 5 years of legal experience (after obtaining the lawyer's certificate), preferably in the judicial environment, or any other experience useful for the position.

Recognized for your loyalty and discretion, you are strongly attached to public service values and have a keen sense of responsibility. Able to work independently, you take initiatives within the scope of assigned competences and are appreciated for both your rigor and versatility. You are also able to handle a significant workload while managing stress, thanks to a strong sense of organization and priority management.

Specific skills:

• Very good knowledge of the judicial system and the functioning of Neuchâtel public institutions.
• Excellent writing skills.
• Analytical and synthesis ability.
• Mastery of legal German.
• Exemplarity.
• Boudry (mobility within the canton required)
• September 1, 2026
• March 29, 2026
• Mr. Yves Fiorellino, district judge, tel. 032 889 61 83

Ms. Deise Coelho E Castro, HR manager, email: RH.PJNE@ne.ch

• Class 11
• A varied activity within a constantly evolving organization.
• Flexible working conditions in an inclusive and equitable environment.
• Quality social benefits and extensive training opportunities.

We promote equal opportunities and inclusion; applications from people of all backgrounds and living with disabilities are welcome.

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