État de Neuchâtel
La Chaux-de-Fonds
50% Secretary at the Regional Court of Montagnes and Val-de-Ruz
- 01 September 2026
- 50%
- Permanent position
About the job
AUTJ170
Regional Court of Montagnes and Val-de-Ruz
The District Court is the cantonal judicial authority of first instance responsible for civil and criminal justice. It operates with full independence, diligence, and rigour.
The District Court is spread over three sites and consists of the following sections: conciliation chamber, civil court, child and adult protection authority (APEA), juvenile criminal court, police court, criminal court, and coercive measures court.
The Regional Court of Montagnes and Val-de-Ruz is recruiting for a 50% secretary position attached to the APEA and civil sections.
Your tasks
Within the scope of your role, you ensure the constitution and administrative processing of judicial files. You draft correspondence as well as decisions, schedule hearings, and write minutes of these hearings (by dictation or on the fly).
You also monitor the biennial reports submitted by curators and assessors. Furthermore, you ensure rigorous management of agendas and deadlines using dedicated IT tools. Once decisions are made, you handle their dispatch, enforcement, and archiving.
Finally, you act as the primary point of contact to welcome and inform litigants, curators, lawyers, or other administrative services at the counter and by phone.
Your profile
Holder of a commercial employee CFC or an equivalent qualification, you have relevant experience for the position, ideally acquired in the judicial environment or within a law firm.
Committed to public service values, you demonstrate loyalty, discretion, and a strong sense of responsibility. Meticulous and precise, you have excellent command of French, typing skills, and the Office suite.
Autonomous and organised, you are proactive and know how to take initiatives within the scope of assigned competencies. You enjoy handling complex files requiring attention to detail.
You adapt quickly to new environments and integrate easily into a team. Stress-resistant and possessing an excellent sense of priorities, you can manage a heavy workload and multiple demands while respecting urgency levels and deadlines.
This position requires a clean criminal record and debt collection statement.
We offer you
Information
Ms Laureen Marchal, registry manager, tel. 032 889 61 36
Ms Deise Coelho E Castro, HR manager, by email: RH.PJNE@ne.ch
Working for the State
Diversity is a fundamental value that we cultivate with conviction and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone, regardless of origin, gender, or background, feels fully integrated and valued.
Application deadline: 13 September 2026
Salary: Class 4
Start date: 1 December 2026
Regional Court of Montagnes and Val-de-Ruz
The District Court is the cantonal judicial authority of first instance responsible for civil and criminal justice. It operates with full independence, diligence, and rigour.
The District Court is spread over three sites and consists of the following sections: conciliation chamber, civil court, child and adult protection authority (APEA), juvenile criminal court, police court, criminal court, and coercive measures court.
The Regional Court of Montagnes and Val-de-Ruz is recruiting for a 50% secretary position attached to the APEA and civil sections.
Your tasks
Within the scope of your role, you ensure the constitution and administrative processing of judicial files. You draft correspondence as well as decisions, schedule hearings, and write minutes of these hearings (by dictation or on the fly).
You also monitor the biennial reports submitted by curators and assessors. Furthermore, you ensure rigorous management of agendas and deadlines using dedicated IT tools. Once decisions are made, you handle their dispatch, enforcement, and archiving.
Finally, you act as the primary point of contact to welcome and inform litigants, curators, lawyers, or other administrative services at the counter and by phone.
Your profile
Holder of a commercial employee CFC or an equivalent qualification, you have relevant experience for the position, ideally acquired in the judicial environment or within a law firm.
Committed to public service values, you demonstrate loyalty, discretion, and a strong sense of responsibility. Meticulous and precise, you have excellent command of French, typing skills, and the Office suite.
Autonomous and organised, you are proactive and know how to take initiatives within the scope of assigned competencies. You enjoy handling complex files requiring attention to detail.
You adapt quickly to new environments and integrate easily into a team. Stress-resistant and possessing an excellent sense of priorities, you can manage a heavy workload and multiple demands while respecting urgency levels and deadlines.
This position requires a clean criminal record and debt collection statement.
We offer you
- A varied activity within a constantly evolving organisation.
- Flexible working conditions in an inclusive and equitable environment.
- Quality social benefits and extensive training opportunities.
Information
Ms Laureen Marchal, registry manager, tel. 032 889 61 36
Ms Deise Coelho E Castro, HR manager, by email: RH.PJNE@ne.ch
Working for the State
Diversity is a fundamental value that we cultivate with conviction and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone, regardless of origin, gender, or background, feels fully integrated and valued.
Application deadline: 13 September 2026
Salary: Class 4
Start date: 1 December 2026
