Yverdon-Les-Bains
Judicial Bailiff of a Justice of the Peace
- 07 September 2026
- 70%
- Permanent position
- Yverdon-Les-Bains
About the job
Job Description
Are you interested in the judicial field?
Are you motivated by carrying out operations outside and managing court hearings with the various parties, witnesses and public?
Do you wish to develop in a stimulating work environment?
Join us!
Attached to the Vaud Judicial Order, the nine justices of the peace in the canton rule in first instance in civil matters. They are also authorities for the protection of adults and children.
To complete the existing team, the Justice of the Peace of the Jura-Nord Vaudois and Gros-de-Vaud districts, which employs nearly 50 magistrates and collaborators, is looking for a judicial bailiff.
Responsibilities
- Manage court hearing services and welcome litigants.
- Collect advances on legal costs and reimburse witnesses.
- Assist magistrates during hearings and ensure security.
- Carry out forced executions and inventories in collaboration with various stakeholders (property managers, police officers, locksmiths, removers).
- Serve summons notifications.
- Ensure the sealing of premises.
- On delegation from the judge, establish urgent reports.
- Manage internal and external postal mail.
- Handle the circulation of files.
- Contribute to the management of office equipment and materials.
Further information can be found in the job description by clicking here.
Do you have questions? Ms Stéphanie Schlüchter and Ms Laurence Beerhalter Clerici, Chief Clerks, are happy to assist you at 024 557 65 71.
Qualifications
- Federal Certificate of Vocational Education and Training (CFC) as a commercial employee, or any equivalent qualification, complemented by 3 years of professional experience.
- Good communication skills and ability to handle difficult situations.
- Good presentation; wearing a uniform is required during duties.
- Organisational skills, initiative, flexibility, autonomy, stress resistance and good writing skills are desired.
- Driving licence with private vehicle mandatory.
As part of the recruitment process, candidates will be required to present an extract from the debt collection register and a criminal record less than 3 months old.
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- Publication Date04/09/2026 05:00
- LocationYverdon-Les-Bains, Jura-Nord Vaudois, Switzerland
- Apply by17/09/2026 21:55
- Start Datefrom 1st December 2026 or as agreed.
- Salary Grade6
- Contract TypePermanent Public Law
- Work Rate70%
- AddressMs Stéphanie Schlüchter and Ms Laurence Beerhalter
Chief Clerks
Rue des Moulins 10
P.O. Box
1401 Yverdon-les-Bains