a.o. Youth lawyer/a.o. Youth lawyer — Kantonale Verwaltung Basel-Landschaft

Role overview

Tasks

• Self-employed conducting, instructing and conducting criminal proceedings against children and adolescents aged 10 to 17
• Procedural management in protective measures proceedings for children, adolescents and young adults aged 10 to and over 24 years
• Independent conclusion of juvenile criminal proceedings by means of indictment to the juvenile court and cantonal court, by means of a penal order or by means of discontinuation of proceedings and failure to act
• Conduct and representation of ordinary and extraordinary appeals
• (Co-)writing of technical reports, opinions and legal documents
• Deputy head of a department within the youth advocacy office and readiness for Kader-Pikett during approx.

200 days per year

• Representation of the Youth Advocate at specialist and preventive events (departments, workshops, conferences, round tables, parental evenings, etc.)
• Cat B driving licence and access to vehicle for piquettes Requirements
• Completed law degree (MLaw / lic.iur.)
• Several years of professional experience in law enforcement, preferably also youth prosecution
• Flair for social affairs and especially for children and adolescents in puberty
• High load capacity and resilience
• Absolute understanding of the Swiss vernacular (customer language)
• Openness to new things, sense of pragmatism, negotiating skills, decision-making
• Work experience with police and courts is beneficial
• Leadership experience is beneficial The cantonal administration of Basel-Landschaft is the largest employer in the canton.

It offers interesting jobs and a variety of training opportunities.

In a wide range of professions and specialist areas, more than 6,000 employees provide services for the population and the economy on a daily basis.

In doing so, they contribute to a high standard of living and promote the attractiveness of the canton.