Schaffhausen
Justice of the Peace, 25-40 %
- 24 August 2026
- 25 – 40%
- Permanent position
- German (Native language)
- Schaffhausen
About the job
The Justice of the Peace Office is the general conciliation authority in civil disputes. It is responsible for mediation in ordinary and simplified procedures in the field of civil law, with the exception of most family law disputes (e.g. divorces) as well as disputes arising from the rental and lease of residential and commercial premises.
Due to a resignation, the described position is to be filled as of 1 January 2027 or by agreement. The election is carried out by the Cantonal Council. The office is incompatible with employment in the cantonal administration.
Justice of the Peace, 25-40 %
What to expect- Conducting proceedings in the assigned conciliation procedures in civil and contract law
- Preparation and conduct of conciliation negotiations with the aim of an amicable settlement
- Drafting settlement proposals
- Issuing decision proposals and decisions in cases provided for by law
- Issuing the authorisation to sue to the plaintiff, if no other solution is possible
What you bring
- Completed law degree (MLaw, lic. iur.)
- Professional experience in court, legal practice or advisory or conciliation activities
- Mediation and negotiation skills
- Communication and teamwork skills
- Discretion, reliability and resilience
We offer you
- A responsible and varied role in the Schaffhausen judiciary
- Modern employment conditions according to cantonal personnel law
- A collegial working atmosphere and a workplace in the heart of Schaffhausen's old town
The Canton of Schaffhausen as an employer
The Cantonal Administration of Schaffhausen provides services in a wide range of areas for the public, businesses and private individuals. As an employer, we bring together a variety of professional fields under one roof. As diverse as our organisation is, so are our workplaces. These are characterised by broad areas of responsibility, professionalism and proximity to citizens.
Have we piqued your interest?
Then we look forward to receiving your online application by 14 September 2026!
For further information about the advertised position, please contact Stefanie Stauffer (Head of the Justice of the Peace Office) or Annette Dolge (President of the Superior Court), by telephone at: 052 632 79 40 or 052 632 74 22, or visit us at www.sh.ch .
Please note that only online applications will be considered.
We do not accept dossiers from recruitment consultants.
