Clerk of the Court Justice Administration

High Court of the Canton of Zurich

For the Administrative Commission of the High Court, we are looking for a legally proficient personality as of 1 January 2027 or by arrangement.

Clerk of the Court Justice Administration (80-100%)

Your area of responsibility

• As Clerk of the Court (60-80%):
• Supervision of proceedings from the submission to the decision, as well as drafting decision proposals for the Presidency of the High Court, the Administrative Commission, and the Full Court (especially supervisory complaints, appeals concerning case law in justice administration matters, arbitration cases [appointment or rejection of arbitration board members, certificates of enforceability of arbitral awards]).
• Processing of requests for inspection of files.
• Collaboration in the revision of ordinances, regulations, and circular letters.
• Support for the Secretary General and his two deputies in legal clarifications.
• Management of day-to-day business, including correspondence with legal seekers.
• Regarding data protection law (20%)
• Advising the court management and employees on data protection law matters.
• Processing of data protection information requests.
• Representation of the court in mediation proceedings according to nIDG ZH.
• Cooperation with specialist offices, especially with the Data Protection Officer of the Canton of Zurich.
• Review and further development of compliance with data protection requirements, including review of business processes from a data protection perspective.

Your profile

• Completed legal studies, lawyer's patent an advantage.
• Experience as a Clerk of the Court, ideally at a Zurich court.
• Very good legal knowledge, especially in data protection law, in administrative law, and if possible also knowledge in the area of the legislative service.
• Stylistically proficient German and enjoyment of precise formulation.
• Independent, expeditious way of working and reliable prioritization in diverse matters.
• Confident appearance towards legal seekers and in judicial proceedings.

Our offer

• Versatile activity with insight into the leadership and supervision of the Zurich judiciary, a perspective that hardly anyone receives in case law.
• Contemporary employment conditions according to cantonal guidelines and flexible working hours.
• Diverse continuing education offers.
• Central workplace in the Zurich Old Town.

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