Legal Intern at the Ombudsstelle (temporary), 100 %

The Ombudsman is looking for an extraordinary person for a unique legal internship starting from 1 April 2027 or by arrangement (100%, 6 months temporary, longer by arrangement) for a unique legal internship position.

An internship at the Ombudsstelle not only allows you to gain experience in legal practice. In particular, you can apply and improve your skills in advising and conducting conversations with people of all kinds.

Tasks ##

• You will get to know the tasks and working methods of a municipal ombudsstelle.
• You will benefit from close cooperation with the Ombudsman and his team.
• You will advise those seeking advice (especially first contacts on the phone) and make inquiries with the municipal administration.
• You will clarify the facts and the legal situation.
• You will create journal entries and file notes in the dossiers, participate in consultation hours as well as mediation meetings, and take minutes.

Profile ##

• MLaw. Your studies are completed at the start of the internship.
• Advising experience or court or administrative experience is an advantage, but not a requirement.
• Independent, precise, and expeditious way of working. Joy in working in a team.
• Interest in people in a wide variety of life situations and with diverse questions, as well as the willingness to conduct difficult conversations and to respond to people in need or with limitations.
• Perseverance and resilience, but also creativity, helpfulness, and curiosity to find the best solution in each case.

We offer ##

We offer you a pleasant and stimulating working atmosphere, fair employment conditions, and a beautiful workplace in the Altstadt. The salary corresponds to an auditor position at district courts of the Canton of Zürich. A maximum of three months will be credited towards the internship year for the bar exam. Our small, dedicated, and sympathetic team looks forward to meeting you.

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About us ##

The Ombudsstelle is responsible for questions and concerns in connection with the administration of the City of Zürich. The Ombudsstelle advises those seeking advice free of charge, checks whether the city administration works lawfully, fairly, and in a citizen-oriented manner, mediates if necessary, and provides recommendations for good administrative management.

Interested? ##

Would you like to learn more? The Ombudsman, Dr. iur. Pierre Heusser, is happy to assist you at the telephone number +41 44 412 00 30 for further information.

We look forward to your self-written letter of motivation and your complete electronic application documents.

Reference No.: 51986

Working for the City ##

Working for the City

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