Kanton Zürich
Hinwil
Youth Lawyer 70 - 90%
- 13 November 2026
- 70 – 90%
- Hinwil
Job summary
Join the Youth Justice Department in Zürich, committed to youth care. Enjoy a collaborative and supportive work environment.
Tasks
- Conduct criminal investigations against youth, closing cases effectively.
- Exercise judicial functions and issue criminal orders as needed.
- Evaluate youth's need for protective measures with social workers.
Skills
- Hold a master's degree in law and ideally an attorney's license.
- Strong communication skills and teamwork attitude are essential.
- Flexibility and resilience to handle various challenges.
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About the job
Meaningful. Versatile. Together.
Youth Criminal Justice
Youth Lawyer
The Youth Prosecutor's Office See/Oberland, with its approximately 18 employees from the fields of law, social work and administration, is responsible for the districts of Hinwil, Meilen, Pfäffikon and Uster and conducts criminal investigations and enforces youth criminal law sanctions.
To complement our team at the Youth Prosecutor's Office See/Oberland, we are looking for a committed and open-minded individual to start immediately or by arrangement.
These tasks await you:
- You conduct and complete criminal investigations against young people and conclude them with a penal order, dismissal, non-prosecution order or with an indictment to the youth court. You also represent indictments before the youth court.
- You perform single-judge functions within the framework of criminal proceedings (issuance of penal orders).
- In cooperation with social workers, you clarify the need for measures for the young people and order and enforce youth criminal law protective measures and penalties.
- You are prepared to regularly perform on-call duty in the responsible district as well as several times a year canton-wide on-call duty (including nights and weekends).
This is what sets you apart:
- You have a completed Master’s degree in law and ideally have obtained the lawyer’s licence.
- You have many years of experience in criminal justice as well as sound knowledge in the field of youth criminal law.
- Your interest in pedagogy and psychology as well as your broad life experience enable you to deal with young people confidently and professionally.
- Your strengths include resilience and decisiveness, assertiveness as well as a human-centred attitude.
- You possess strong communication skills, are a team player and appreciate interdisciplinary collaboration.
- You are characterised by flexibility, willingness to learn, resilience and digital affinity.
Have we piqued your interest?
Then we look forward to receiving your complete online application. If you have any questions, the contact persons listed below will be happy to assist you.
Your contact
Ursula Leu
Chief Youth Lawyer
043 258 39 00
Juliane Meffert
Head of Human Resources
043 258 41 87
Dear recruitment agencies! Unfortunately, we cannot consider dossiers associated with fee demands. Only direct applications will be answered and considered in the selection process.
About us
The Youth Criminal Justice (JSP) of the Canton of Zurich comprises, with its approximately 120 employees, the Senior Youth Prosecutor's Office, the five regional Youth Prosecutor's Offices and the Mediation Specialist Office. We investigate and assess offences alleged against young people aged between 10 and 18 years. The Youth Prosecutor's Offices are then responsible for enforcing youth criminal law sanctions (protective measures and penalties), up to the age of 25. The youth criminal law sanctions aim to prevent further offences and promote the social integration of young people. We are guided by the principle of protection and education.
Your application process
Pre-selection
Initial interview
Assessment centre
Second interview / Coffee Talk
Final decision
