Public Prosecutor (m/f/d)

About the job

As the fifth largest canton in Switzerland with around 6000 employees, we are committed to the common good of society at the

cantonal administration. With an impressive variety of services,

our work affects all areas of life, whether education, economy, law, security, nature, health, construction, culture, or finance. Through our meaningful

work, we leave a small footprint every day, as it is relevant to over half a million people.

The Uznach Investigation Office conducts all criminal proceedings in the Gaster/See, Obertoggenburg, Neutoggenburg, and Sarganserland areas. The team of around 30 people includes ten public prosecutors, as well as caseworkers with prosecutorial powers, procedural assistants, and trainees. It currently operates from two locations in Uznach and a branch office in Flums.

To strengthen our team, we are looking for a

Public Prosecutor (m/f/d)

Starting: 1 April 2027 or by arrangement

Workload: 100%

Workplace: Uznach

What to expect

• Independent management of criminal investigations in core and ancillary criminal law, including on-call duty
• Ordering coercive measures and conducting interrogations
• Issuing final decisions
• Personal representation of the prosecution in court
• Close cooperation with partner organisations
• Participation in committees and working groups
• Optionally, if interested and suitable, the possibility to lead a team of procedural leaders both personnel-wise and professionally

What distinguishes you

• Completed Master’s degree in law, preferably with a lawyer’s licence and several years of professional experience in adult criminal prosecution
• Excellent knowledge of criminal and criminal procedure law
• Flawless drafting of decisions and documents in linguistic and legal terms
• Conscientious and efficient working style, even under pressure
• High resilience, strong assertiveness, decisiveness, independence, teamwork skills, and pronounced discretion

What we offer

• Complex and interesting area of responsibility in an interdisciplinary environment
• Contemporary employment conditions according to cantonal guidelines
• Thorough induction
• Pleasant working atmosphere with a motivated and collegial team
• Modern workplace with attractive training opportunities

Ready for the next step? If we have sparked your interest and you would like to be part of the team, we look forward to receiving your application.

Further information from:

Olivier Flum, Chief Public Prosecutor, Tel. no. 058 229 94 11