Lawyer (m/f), 70-90 %

Canton of Schaffhausen, Social Welfare Office

The Social Welfare Office of the Canton of Schaffhausen fulfils overarching tasks in the areas of social assistance, alimony support, and victim assistance. It is responsible for the approval, financing, and supervision of institutions for adults with disabilities and is responsible for the approval of residential child and youth facilities and for foster care. The office also manages the specialist unit for equality, violence prevention, and protection against violence. Furthermore, the Social Welfare Office undertakes tasks related to the accommodation, support, integration promotion, and material assistance of persons from the asylum and refugee sector.

The legal service of the Social Welfare Office is an important service unit responsible for advising and supporting the office management and the departments and specialist units of the office in all legal matters within the office's remit. It instructs appeal procedures, drafts decisions, acts as the compensation authority for victim assistance, and serves as the central specialist unit in the area of international alimony collection. Furthermore, it prepares ordinances, consultations, and submissions for the political authorities.

We are looking - on a fixed-term basis for two years - from immediately or by arrangement to support our team in the legal service a

Lawyer (m/f), 70-90 %

What to expect

Support with all tasks arising in the legal service of the Social Welfare Office, with a focus on:

• Drafting appeal decisions including procedural instruction in the area of social assistance
• Support in issuing orders and submissions to the Government Council and Cantonal Council
• Advising and supporting the heads of departments and specialist units
• Writing correspondence and handling administrative tasks

What you bring

• Law degree (lic. iur. or MLaw)
• Experience in administrative law and in drafting appeal decisions
• Experience in the areas of responsibility of the Social Welfare Office is an advantage
• Knowledge of legislation is an advantage
• Very independent, efficient, and careful working style
• Confident oral and written expression in the German language
• Interest in social policy issues

We offer you

• An interesting role with diverse and engaging tasks
• A collegial working atmosphere in a motivated team
• The opportunity to contribute directly in a manageable administration and in exchange with various stakeholders
• A modern workplace in the steel foundry with good public transport connections
• Flexible working hours and contemporary employment conditions according to cantonal personnel law including the possibility of home office

The Canton of Schaffhausen as an employer
The Cantonal Administration of Schaffhausen provides services for the public, businesses, and private individuals in a wide range of areas. As an employer, we unite the most diverse professional fields under one roof. As varied as our organisation are our workplaces. These are characterised by broad areas of responsibility, professionalism, and proximity to citizens.

Have we aroused your interest?

We look forward to receiving your online application!

For further information about the advertised position, please contact Ms Maya Hunziker, Head of Legal Service, by email at maya.hunziker@sh.ch or by phone at +41 52 632 76 96 or visit us at www.sh.ch .

Please note that only online applications will be considered.

We do not accept dossiers from recruitment consultants.