Kanton Luzern
Luzern
Legal Assistant / Legal Officer (a)
- 21 October 2026
- 80 – 100%
- Permanent position
- German (Intermediate)
About the job
Legal Assistant / Legal Officer (a)
80% - 100% | Lucerne | from 01.01.2027 or by arrangement
The Department of Primary Education (DVS) is committed to a high-quality and future-oriented primary school in the canton of Lucerne. To strengthen our Legal Service and Personnel team, we are looking for a dedicated and service-oriented individual who is happy to contribute their legal expertise in the diverse educational environment.
Your tasks
- You independently handle legal issues from the primary school sector as well as related personnel law matters.
- You manage legislative projects and provide legal advice to all employees of the various departments of the DVS as well as to school authorities, teachers, and parents.
- You work out incoming requests and statements precisely, making even complex legal content clear and to the point.
- You contribute your legal expertise in DVS projects.
- You participate in courses, for example in cooperation with PH Lucerne, and support the transfer of knowledge into practice.
Your profile
- You have completed a university law degree with a Master’s or Licentiate.
- Ideally, you have a CAS in data protection. If not, you are willing to complete this further training with our support.
- Ideally, you have already gained initial professional experience in education law, public personnel and administrative law, as well as data protection law. Initial experience in project work is also an advantage.
- You quickly grasp new issues, set priorities sensibly, and work reliably, structured, and responsibly.
- You convince with your confident linguistic expression as well as your strong communication, organisational, and advisory skills.
- You are passionate about educational topics and want to engage with the legal challenges of a constantly evolving primary school.
What you can look forward to
Our fields of activity are as diverse as we are.
Environment, infrastructure, finance, security, health, education and much more - together we shape the canton of Lucerne.
Environment, infrastructure, finance, security, health, education and much more - together we shape the canton of Lucerne.
You will progress with us.
We offer attractive and exciting career and development opportunities - both in leadership and for subject matter experts.
We offer attractive and exciting career and development opportunities - both in leadership and for subject matter experts.
We work flexibly and smartly.
Mobile-flexible working is highly valued here. More than half of our employees work part-time and realise their professional goals in harmony with their private commitments.
Mobile-flexible working is highly valued here. More than half of our employees work part-time and realise their professional goals in harmony with their private commitments.
You benefit with us.
Attractive further training offers , discount platforms for employees, mobile and internet offers, Next Bike, fleet discounts, and other benefits.
Attractive further training offers , discount platforms for employees, mobile and internet offers, Next Bike, fleet discounts, and other benefits.
Your employer
Working for the Canton of Lucerne means shaping the future - that of the canton, its residents, and not least your own. More than 7,000 employees in 200 different professions contribute daily to the excellent quality of life in our canton.
Vibrant primary schools in the canton of Lucerne: The Department of Primary Education is responsible for all cantonal tasks during compulsory schooling. It serves teachers, learners, school management, and education commissions.
The "a" in the job title stands for "all". The canton of Lucerne stands for diversity and variety.
Vibrant primary schools in the canton of Lucerne: The Department of Primary Education is responsible for all cantonal tasks during compulsory schooling. It serves teachers, learners, school management, and education commissions.
The "a" in the job title stands for "all". The canton of Lucerne stands for diversity and variety.
Your contact
Department of Education and Culture
Department of Primary Education
Heidi Stettler
Head of Legal Service and Personnel
+41 41 228 78 86
https://volksschulbildung.lu.ch/
Department of Primary Education
Heidi Stettler
Head of Legal Service and Personnel
+41 41 228 78 86
https://volksschulbildung.lu.ch/