Lawyer: Social Services (80 - 90 %)

Lawyer: Social Services (80 - 90 %)

The Social Services provide assistance to individuals in personal, social, and/or financial distress. The Legal Support team, consisting of lawyers and caseworkers, ensures legal expertise in this area. Would you like to join our motivated team with your several years of experience starting July 1, 2026, or by agreement? We look forward to hearing from you.

Your Responsibilities

• Advising and supporting on legal issues, primarily in social assistance law and other areas of law (tenancy law, labor law, etc.)

• Clarifying and conducting intra- and inter-cantonal procedures to determine local jurisdiction

• Preparing reassessment decisions of the social assistance authority in the area of economic assistance and managing subsequent legal proceedings (district council, administrative court, federal court)

• Contributing to the development of practice instructions and implementing legal innovations

• Conducting internal training and managing specialized documentation

Your Profile

• Lawyer (MLaw, lic. iur.)

• Solid expertise in social insurance, social assistance, and/or administrative law or a strong willingness to familiarize oneself with a new field

• Experience in procedural law is an advantage

• Fluency in oral and written expression

• Interest and enjoyment in interdisciplinary collaboration within a professional team

• Committed, team-oriented, and service-oriented personality

What We Offer

Meaningful and challenging work

Workplace close to the train station in the heart of Winterthur

Flexible working hours and remote work

More benefits can be found on our website.

Contact

Your questions regarding the position will be gladly answered by Yvonne Steck, Head of Legal Support, 052 267 16 87.

We look forward to your online application.