Kanton Zürich
Zürich
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Court Clerk 80 - 100%
- 05 February 2026
- 80 – 100%
- Zürich
Job summary
Join the Verwaltungsgericht as a Gerichtsschreiber/in in Zurich! Enjoy a collaborative work environment with opportunities for growth.
Tasks
- Draft judgments and assist in decision-making processes.
- Edit and finalize court rulings with precision and clarity.
- Engage in legal discussions on tax and migration law cases.
Skills
- Required: Law degree, experience, ideally an attorney license.
- Strong legal writing and analytical skills are essential.
- Ability to grasp complex issues and present them clearly.
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About the job
Court Clerk 80 - 100%The Administrative Court is the highest cantonal court instance in the field of administrative law. The 2nd division of the court reviews appeals in the areas of tax law and migration law.
To complement our team, we are looking for a court clerk (80 - 100%) starting May 1, 2026, or by arrangement.
Tasks
As a court clerk, you draft judgment proposals, participate in decision-making with an advisory vote, and are responsible for editing the judgments.
Profile
After completing your law studies (Master's level) at a Swiss university with very good qualifications, you have already gained professional experience. Ideally, you hold a lawyer's license and/or a doctorate. Knowledge in tax and migration law and/or professional experience in the judiciary is an advantage.
The interesting and demanding work requires the ability to work precisely in legal matters and linguistic skill in editing judgments. You can quickly grasp complex issues and present them in a well-understandable manner. You also enjoy delving into previously unknown questions and legal areas and appreciate controversial legal discussions.
Offer
We place great value on collegial cooperation, professional exchange, as well as further education and professional development. We offer a stimulating and pleasant working environment with flexible working hours. The workplace is in Zurich, in close proximity to the main train station. The salary is based on the enforcement ordinance to the personnel law.
Application
Have we aroused your interest? Then please send your application with the usual documents by March 7, 2026, to the Administrative Court, Dr. Silvia Hunziker, P.O. Box, 8090 Zurich. Electronic applications can be sent to: bewerbungen@vgrzh.ch.
Dr. Silvia Hunziker as well as the senior court clerks of the 2nd division, MLaw Isabelle Mayer and lic. iur. Felix Blocher, are available for further information (Tel.: 043 257 50 00). Further information can also be found on our website: www.vgrzh.ch.
