Legal Officer: Social Services (80 - 90%, fixed-term)

• 08 September 2026
• 80 - 90%
• Permanent position
• Winterthur

Social Services provide support for people who find themselves in personal, social and/or financial distress. The Legal Support team, consisting of legal officers and caseworkers, ensures the legal expertise for this area. Would you like to complement our motivated team with your several years of experience from 1 January to 31 August 2027 as part of a maternity cover? We look forward to hearing from you.

Your Tasks ##

• Clarification of legal issues in various areas of law (administrative law, tenancy law, family and property law, etc.)
• Advice and support for the professional staff of Social Services

Your Profile ##

• Legal Officer (MLaw, lic. iur.)
• At least 3 years of professional experience in a comparable role
• Experience in procedural law is an advantage
• Interest and enjoyment in interdisciplinary collaboration within a professional team
• Committed, team-oriented and service-minded personality

What We Offer ##

• Meaningful and challenging work
• Workplace close to the station in the heart of Winterthur
• Flexible working hours and mobile working

Contact ##

Your questions about the position will be gladly answered by Yvonne Steck, Head of Legal Support, +41 52 267 16 87.
Learn more? https://stadt.winterthur.ch/sozialedienste/

We look forward to receiving your online application.