Etat du canton de Fribourg
Fribourg, CH
Judge at the Coercive Measures Court 60%
- 31 July 2026
- 60%
- Fribourg, CH
Job summary
Join the Zwangsmassnahmengericht as a judge in Fribourg, CH. This role offers a unique opportunity in a dynamic work environment with a permanent contract.
Tasks
- Oversee significant measures in criminal and administrative law.
- Make decisions independently as a single judge.
- Manage cases requiring high availability for on-call duties.
Skills
- Must possess a law degree and relevant practical experience.
- Strong knowledge of criminal law required.
- Fluency in both German and French is essential.
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About the job
Judge at the Coercive Measures Court
Fribourg, CH, Saane, CH
How to apply
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Application dossier
Applications must be submitted in writing with a cover letter, a brief CV and a recently issued (not older than one year) criminal record and debt enforcement extract.
Do not forget to submit the official application form mentioned on the Judicial Council's website.
Job description
The Coercive Measures Court (ZMG) authorises, for the entire canton, upon request of the public prosecutor's office, the juvenile judge, the police, the first-instance courts, the Office for Justice Enforcement and Probation or the Office for Population and Migration, particularly severe coercive measures in the field of criminal and administrative law. It makes its decisions through a single judge.
Desired profile
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Lawyer's licence, licentiate or master's degree in law and sufficient practical knowledge for the exercise of the office
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Sound knowledge of criminal law
- 60% position requiring high availability to ensure on-call duties
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Voting rights in cantonal matters. Foreign nationals must hold a residence permit and have lived in the canton for at least five years. There must be no loss certificates against the persons. They must not have been criminally convicted for acts incompatible with the judicial office
- Proficiency in German and French. The elected person must be able to handle files in both languages
Contact details
CMcandidatures@fr.ch
