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Court Clerk 80 - 100%
- 04 March 2026
- 80 – 100%
- Zürich
Job summary
Join the Verwaltungsgericht as a Gerichtsschreiber/in (80-100%). Exciting opportunity in a dynamic work environment.
Tasks
- Draft court decisions and contribute to decision-making processes.
- Edit and finalize legal judgments with precision and clarity.
- Engage in complex legal discussions across various public law topics.
Skills
- Master's degree in law with excellent qualifications required.
- Strong analytical skills and ability to grasp complex issues quickly.
- High proficiency in legal drafting and language skills.
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About the job
Court Clerk 80 - 100%The Administrative Court is the highest cantonal court authority in the field of administrative law. The 3rd Division primarily assesses legal remedies in the areas of spatial planning, construction outside building zones, social assistance, criminal and measures enforcement, healthcare, police matters and protection against violence, road construction and road usage, traffic, expropriation, animal protection, lawyer supervision, as well as causal fees.
To complement our team, we are looking for a Court Clerk 80 - 100% starting May 1, 2026, or by agreement.
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 and demonstrated your interest in public law issues through practical or scientific work. Ideally, you hold a lawyer's license and/or a dissertation. Professional experience in the judiciary is an advantage.
You recognize the essentials, can quickly grasp complex matters, and present them in a well-understandable manner. Your strengths lie in a structured approach and careful working style. You work independently, are resilient, and a team player. The interesting and demanding work requires the ability to work precisely in legal matters and linguistic agility in drafting and editing judgments. You also enjoy delving into previously unknown issues and legal areas and appreciate controversial legal discussions.
Offer
The salary is based on the enforcement ordinance to the personnel law (starting from salary class 19).
Application
Have we aroused your interest? Then send your application with the usual documents by Monday, March 23, 2026, to the Administrative Court, Dr. André Moser, President of the 3rd Division, P.O. Box, 8090 Zurich. Electronic applications can be sent to bewerbungen@vgrzh.ch.
Dr. André Moser and lic. iur. Cyrill Bienz, Chief Court Clerk, are happy to provide further information (Tel. 043 257 50 00). Further information can also be found on our website: www.vgrzh.ch.
