Legal traineeship reference service — Kantonale Verwaltung Zürich

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Canton of Zurich Financial Directorate Tax Office Legal Internship Reference Service 80 - 100% Welcome to the fascinating world of taxes! Together with the municipal tax offices, the cantonal tax office collects taxes for the Confederation, the canton and the municipalities. We support individuals and businesses throughout the tax collection process. Around 800 qualified employees are committed to this at the Zurich Altstetten site. The reference service deals with the tax reference cases. To complement our team, we are looking for a legal trainee immediately or by agreement. The legal internship offers you the ideal introduction to apply your knowledge „on the job and to deepen your knowledge in tax and procedural law. You have the opportunity to get to know the cantonal administration and at the same time expand your network. The internship is limited to 12 months. Your tasks

  • You independently process tax waiver, estate and repayment requests.
  • Writing appeal decisions in tax matters and bus procedures is also part of your area of responsibility.
  • In addition, you make recourse decisions regarding the receipt and remission of state and municipal taxes as well as direct federal tax.
  • You are actively involved in appeal and legal action. Your profile
  • You have a completed master's degree MLaw or are immediately before graduation.
  • Preferably, you have already gained your first professional experience in the legal field during your studies, ideally in a court of law.
  • You like to work independently, be responsible and show your own initiative.
  • Your high communication skills as well as your strong customer and service orientation distinguish you.
  • In addition, you are interested in learning about new topics and can quickly grasp connections thanks to your good comprehension. Our offer
  • Insights into tax and procedural law as well as the functioning of the cantonal tax office.
  • Professional support from a well-established and experienced team as well as the opportunity to contribute and actively participate.
  • With the Canton of Zurich as an employer, you benefit from attractive employment conditions such as flexible working hours, home office opportunities and lunch checks.
  • A modern workplace in the immediate vicinity of Zurich Altstetten station.
  • This internship can be partly credited towards obtaining the attorney’s patent. Your next step Do you feel challenged and excited? Then send us your application – we look forward to meeting you. Please note that we only process applications that are received via our online tool. For further information you are welcome lic. iur. Roger Zugr (Head of Reference Service) is available at 043 259 45 95. Become part of our network! Follow us on LinkedIn for regular news. Your new environment: Working at the tax office

Pensum: 80-100 %

Job details

  • Company: Kantonale Verwaltung Zürich
  • Position: Legal traineeship reference service
  • Location: Zürich, Zürich
  • Salary: CHF 85'000 - 145'000 (source unverified)
  • Sector: Amministrazione Pubblica
  • Posted on: 2026-09-23
  • Expired on: 2026-10-23

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