Legal Counsel

Job Description ## The Legal Proceedings Unit of the Direction générale de la cohésion sociale (DGCS) is responsible for processing appeals and following judicial procedures (administrative, criminal and civil) regarding social assistance, as well as providing the necessary legal support to the activities of our directorate. In order to strengthen this dynamic entity of about 20 employees, the DGCS is looking for a Legal Counsel. Responsibilities ## • Examine, investigate and rule on appeals filed against decisions taken by the application authorities (AA) of the Revenu d'insertion (RI), namely the Centres sociaux régionaux (CSR) and the Centre social d'intégration des réfugiés (CSIR) in matters of social assistance. • Prepare and file criminal complaints regarding reported offenses in RI matters and follow the procedure. • Manage the continuation of procedures and ensure the representation of the DGCS before the various administrative and criminal instances autonomously, including in the event of appeals or calls to the Tribunal cantonal or the Tribunal fédéral. • Request the constitution of real estate pledges from RI beneficiaries who own property and conduct the procedure in direct collaboration with the notary. • File maintenance actions on the basis of articles 277 para. 2 and 329 CC and represent the DGCS within the framework of civil procedure. • Prepare legal opinions for the attention of the Application Authorities and the DGCS in specific files and participate in the development of the unit's collective knowledge. For further information, please consult the job description by clicking here or contact Monsieur Andréas Conus, Head of the Legal Proceedings Unit, at the email address: dgcs.recrutement@vd.ch Qualifications ## • Holder of a Master's degree in law. • Minimum 3 years of professional experience within a cantonal judicial instance or an analogous administrative/associative/private entity. • Knowledge of the Administration cantonale vaudoise (ACV) desired. • Analytical and synthesis skills, including in complex cases. • Writing skills and good oral expression. • Very good organization and flexibility. • Sense of responsibility and public service ethics. WHO ARE WE? ## The Direction générale de la cohésion sociale (DGCS) offers the inhabitants of the Canton de Vaud support and integration measures, accommodation services in medico-social institutions as well as financial aid. With more than 450 committed employees, we are committed to promoting the quality of life of our various publics by working for more social justice in our Canton. We offer an autonomous and flexible work organization, including the possibility of teleworking. Our culture and work environment are focused on diversity and equity. Finally, we advocate daily for human values such as solidarity, respect and trust. For more information, click here to consult our site. Why join the Etat de Vaud? ## The Etat de Vaud offers a great diversity of jobs and evolution opportunities. The working conditions are guided by the themes of equality, inclusion, sustainability and professional ethics in an environment conducive to the reconciliation of professional and private life. To learn more about our benefits, visit our Etat employeur page.