Juristin im Fachsekretariat der KESB (m/w), 80-100 %

Kanton Schaffhausen, Kindes- und Erwachsenenschutzbehörde The task of the courts and other judicial authorities is independent jurisdiction. As an employer, we offer responsible, diverse and challenging jobs. The Kindes- und Erwachsenenschutzbehörde (KESB) is a special court. It ensures the protection of adults who are not able to obtain the necessary support themselves, and the well-being of children and adolescents whose parents are not able to take sufficient care of them. To strengthen our team in the legal department, we are looking for a Juristin im Fachsekretariat der KESB (m/w), 80-100 % # What awaits you ## • Legal support for the members of the authority in child and adult protection proceedings, in particular editing of draft decisions, orders and statements on complaints as well as legal correspondence • Advisory vote in the decision-making meetings of the authority • Legal and factual clarifications in the area of child and adult protection on behalf of the authority • Preparation and independent conduct of delegated procedures, protocoling of hearings • Providing legal information to third parties What do you bring with you ## • Completed legal university studies (Lizentiat, MLaw) • Professional experience with a court or a child and adult protection authority is an advantage • Experience in child maintenance proceedings is an advantage • Good knowledge of civil and procedural law • Stylish written and oral expression • Independent, precise, structured and expeditious working method • Affinity for collaboration in an interdisciplinary team, team ability • Empathy and understanding in dealing with people in difficult life situations • Discretion, reliability and resilience We offer you ## • A responsible activity with diverse and interesting tasks in an interdisciplinary environment • Varied and short working days • A collegial working climate with scope for design in a motivated team • Short decision-making paths • Modern employment conditions with attractive opportunities for professional and personal development • Advanced working time models including the possibility of working from home, development opportunities and well-developed social benefits according to cantonal personnel law • A central place of work in the city of Schaffhausen Have we sparked your interest? ## We look forward to your online application, starting 1. August 2026 or by agreement.