Jurist (1 year fixed-term) | 60 - 80%

The Department Secretariat coordinates the political and strategic business of the Sozialdepartement. The Rechtsdienst Sozialdepartement supports the head of the Sozialdepartement, the Department Secretariat, and the service departments on legal issues. Additionally, the Rechtsdienst is responsible for processing formal legal transactions, including in appeal proceedings, consultations, and within the framework of legislative processes. We are looking for a committed personality as of 1 September 2026 or by arrangement. The position is fixed-term until 31 August 2027. Tasks ## • You independently process demanding and heterogeneous legal transactions at the level of the city and Sozialdepartement. • You provide comprehensive oral as well as written legal advice. • You draft motions, particularly in the intra-city re-evaluation process. • You are responsible for the preparation and examination of legal foundations (ordinances, contracts, service instructions, etc.). • You participate in city-wide tasks and projects.   Profile ## • Completed legal studies, preferably with an attorney's license • Outstanding generalist skills in public law: proven experience in general administrative, municipal, social assistance, financial, data protection, subsidy, procurement, scholarship, and personnel law • In-depth experience in drafting decision motions in stylistically confident German • Independent and expeditious way of working, resilience, networked thinking, and solution-oriented action   We offer ## A varied, challenging, and versatile activity in an exciting environment, good employment conditions, and a committed and motivated team. In addition to an attractive workplace in the heart of the city of Zürich, there is the possibility to work partially from home. Apply Apply About us ## With around 2400 employees, the Sozialdepartement of the city of Zürich works every day for a social Zürich. We are there for everyone and support children, youth, and adults in different life situations. We make an important contribution to social cohesion. And we contribute to a high quality of life in the quarters. Interested? ## Then we look forward to receiving your complete documents via the application link. Applications by post or e-mail cannot be considered. Direct applications are preferred. Tamara Pfiffner, Leiterin Rechtsdienst SD, is happy to answer your questions about the position at +41 44 412 67 21 (currently away, reachable again from 04.05.). Tsering Selang, Project Manager R+E, provides information about the application process at tsering.selang@zuerich.ch. Become part of the Sozialdepartement and help move Zürich forward! Reference No.: 50805 Work at the city ## Work at the city Employment conditions About us Further