Legal Counsel – Legal Services (fixed-term, 1 year) — Kantonale Verwaltung Zürich
- Location
- Winterthur
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- 22 days ago
Role overview
Canton of Zurich – Department of Economic Affairs – Office of Labour Legal Service (limited to 1 year, 80–100%)
Work changes lives – and that's exactly what drives us.
Every day, the Office of Employment (AFA) of the Canton of Zurich is committed to ensuring that people regain a foothold in the workplace, that companies find the right talent, and that the labor market in the Canton of Zurich remains strong.
- Canton of Zurich – Department of Economic Affairs – Office of Labour Legal Service (limited to 1 year, 80–100%)
- Work changes lives – and that's exactly what drives us.
- Independent drafting of objection decisions and appeals on the occasion of proceedings before social security and federal court
- Carrying out the necessary legal clarifications
- Degree in law (at least Bachelor's level)
- Professional legal or judicial experience, preferably in social insurance and labour law
Main responsibilities
- Independent drafting of objection decisions and appeals on the occasion of proceedings before social security and federal court
- Carrying out the necessary legal clarifications
- Representation of ALK in labour law proceedings in court (drafting of legal documents and personal representation)
- Advising customers, partners and internal and external bodies
- Maintaining contact with the supervisory authority SECO (e.g. clarifications regarding AVIG enforcement)
- Participation in working groups and process revision Requirements Law studies (at least Bachelor's level)
- Legal professional or court experience, preferably in the field of social security and labour law
- Structured, careful and reliable way of working
- Service-oriented and appreciative and respectful interaction with all stakeholders We offer
- Flexible working opportunities at our modern and central locations in Winterthur (headquarters) and Zurich Oerlikon Possibility to work from home
Key requirements
- Degree in law (at least Bachelor's level)
- Professional legal or judicial experience, preferably in social insurance and labour law
- Structured, careful, and reliable way of working
- Service-oriented with a respectful and appreciative approach towards all stakeholder groups
- Ability to independently draft appeal decisions and appeal briefs
- Experience in representing clients in court proceedings and drafting legal briefs
- Skills in advising clients, partners, and internal and external stakeholders
- Willingness to participate in working groups and process improvement
Application process
- We look forward to receiving your application.
- You can find out more about us and our employees at www.zh.ch/afa. Workload: 80–100%
Contacts
- Now
- Do you appreciate a lively environment with stable and fair conditions?
- Then we should definitely get to know each other
- Marc Schneider, Head of Department, phone 043 258 10 19, will be happy to provide you with further information.
Additional details
- Canton of Zurich – Department of Economic Affairs – Office of Labour Legal Service (limited to 1 year, 80–100%)
- Participation in working groups and process revision Law studies (at least Bachelor's level)
- Service-oriented and appreciative and respectful interaction with all stakeholders
- Flexible working opportunities at our modern and central locations in Winterthur (headquarters) and Zurich Oerlikon Possibility to work from home
- Varied and challenging work with a high level of personal responsibility Careful introduction time
- You can find out more about us and our employees at www.zh.ch/afa.
Notes and original content
- Canton of Zurich – Department of Economic Affairs – Office of Labour
- Legal Service (limited to 1 year, 80–100%)
- Responsibilities
- Participation in working groups and process revision
- Requirements
- Law studies (at least Bachelor's level)
- Flexible working opportunities at our modern and central locations in Winterthur (headquarters) and Zurich Oerlikon
- Possibility to work from home
- Varied and challenging work with a high level of personal responsibility
- Careful introduction time
Questions about this listing
What salary does Kantonale Verwaltung Zürich offer for this role?
Kantonale Verwaltung Zürich lists CHF 85'000 - 145'000 gross per year for this position in Winterthur. This is the salary published in the original listing (or, when the employer omits a figure, a realistic estimate for the role and sector) — the calculator on this site converts it to your actual net take-home once cross-border tax and social contributions are applied.
Is this a full-time role, and what type of contract does Kantonale Verwaltung Zürich offer?
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Do I need a cross-border work permit for a role in Zürich?
EU/EFTA residents living in the border zone of the country adjoining Canton Zürich can apply for a G permit; the Swiss employer files it with that canton's migration office after the contract is signed. Border-zone rules and processing times vary by neighbouring country and canton, so confirm the specifics with Zürich's cantonal migration office or with HR during the application.
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