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A full-time member for the High Court (FDP) 100%
- 18 May 2026
- 100%
- Zürich
Job summary
The Justice Commission of the Cantonal Council seeks a full-time member for the Supreme Court (FDP) starting January 1, 2027. This role offers a unique opportunity within a dedicated legal environment.
Tasks
- Manage civil and criminal law cases as part of the Supreme Court.
- Oversee independent judicial administration for Zurich's courts.
- Handle complex legal questions and convey them clearly.
Skills
- Deep knowledge of civil and criminal law and procedures required.
- Strong negotiation skills and social competence necessary.
- Ability to work in a team and communicate effectively essential.
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About the job
The Judicial Commission of the Cantonal Council is looking for
a full-time member for the High Court (FDP) 100%
from 1 January 2027 for the term of office 2025-2031
The High Court of the Canton of Zurich is the appellate court in civil and criminal matters. It is affiliated with the Commercial Court, which acts as the first instance for commercial court proceedings. Furthermore, the High Court is responsible for the independent judicial administration of the Zurich civil and criminal courts and the notarial system.
The High Court of the Canton of Zurich is the appellate court in civil and criminal matters. It is affiliated with the Commercial Court, which acts as the first instance for commercial court proceedings. Furthermore, the High Court is responsible for the independent judicial administration of the Zurich civil and criminal courts and the notarial system.
Requirements:
- In-depth knowledge of substantive civil and criminal law as well as civil and criminal procedural law
- Several years of experience at a court
- Familiarity and confident handling of legal issues and problem-solving
- Ability to engage deeply with difficult legal questions and complex facts, as well as the ability to reduce these to the essentials and present them clearly
- Negotiation skills, confident demeanour, social competence, assertiveness and decisiveness
- Commitment, perseverance and resilience
- Communication and teamwork skills
- Voting rights in the Canton of Zurich, age under 65 at the start of office
- Impeccable reputation
The seat is claimed by the FDP parliamentary group.
The annual salary is based on the Cantonal Council's resolution on the determination of the salaries of the members of the High Court dated 22 April 1991 (LS 212.53).
Comprehensive information about the High Court can be found on the internet at www.gerichte-zh.ch.
For questions, Ms Nathalie Malinowski, Secretary of the Judicial Commission, +41 43 259 20 67, will be happy to assist you.
The annual salary is based on the Cantonal Council's resolution on the determination of the salaries of the members of the High Court dated 22 April 1991 (LS 212.53).
Comprehensive information about the High Court can be found on the internet at www.gerichte-zh.ch.
For questions, Ms Nathalie Malinowski, Secretary of the Judicial Commission, +41 43 259 20 67, will be happy to assist you.
Interested?
Then we look forward to receiving your electronic application with the usual documents as well as a current criminal record extract and proof of residence (both not older than three months) by 8 June 2026.
Then we look forward to receiving your electronic application with the usual documents as well as a current criminal record extract and proof of residence (both not older than three months) by 8 June 2026.
