Assistenz-Staatsanwältin / Assistenz-Staatsanwalt (befristet bis 31.12.2028) 80 - 100%

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Join the Zurich Public Prosecutor's Office as a legal assistant! This role offers a unique opportunity to support complex cases in a dynamic environment. Tasks Assist prosecutors with case management and legal documentation. Prepare evidence and support requests for legal assistance. Draft legal memos and collaborate with law enforcement. Skills A completed law degree and relevant work experience are essential. Strong knowledge of criminal law and procedure is required. Excellent German and good English communication skills are needed. About the job Assistant Public Prosecutor (fixed-term until 31.12.2028) 80 - 100% The Public Prosecutor's Office III of the Canton of Zurich handles qualified economic offences (Departments A, B, C and D) as well as money laundering cases (Department E) and is also responsible for international legal assistance (Department R). We are looking for a motivated individual for our dedicated team at the Police and Justice Centre Zurich as soon as possible or by arrangement as a legal Assistant Public Prosecutor (80 - 100% – fixed-term until 31.12.2028). What to expect from us Procedures are becoming more complex and demanding, which often affects the duration of proceedings, the likelihood of success, and also the rights of those involved. These increasing challenges call for new approaches. The Public Prosecutor's Offices of the Canton of Zurich have created a new job profile in the legal mid-level staff, aimed at individuals who do not seek training as a public prosecutor but want to participate directly in demanding cases in a support role. In this exciting new role, you can support our public prosecutors in close teamwork from day one in managing their cases and work directly on complex cases of serial investment fraud, qualified employee criminality, and offences in the area of asset management. Your tasks include, among others: • Preparation of disclosure orders, account freezes, as well as applications and orders for coercive measures • Preparation of legal assistance requests, indictment facts, other resolutions, and pleadings • Gathering evidence (in cooperation with the police) for interrogations or preparation of interrogations • Drafting legal memos (e.g. for appeal proceedings) Depending on your level of experience, you will also handle cases independently under the responsibility of a public prosecutor. This is a new job profile; therefore, candidacy with a view to obtaining the eligibility certificate for public prosecutors is not envisaged. The positions are limited until the end of 2028 as part of a pilot project. How to convince us Requirements for this position are a completed law degree and relevant professional experience with good qualifications, preferably with law enforcement or judicial authorities or in legal practice. A lawyer's licence or similar professional additional qualifications are advantageous. Flawless knowledge of criminal and criminal procedural law, confident German language skills in spoken and written form, as well as good command of English are fundamental skills in our field. You also possess high self-motivation and work efficiently and purposefully, yet with the necessary care. Furthermore, we expect integrity, discretion, resilience, a confident manner, and pronounced teamwork skills. What we offer you Working in our team is an investment in your future and a unique experience: you are involved from the very first moment, benefiting from the experience and expertise of our public prosecutors. Your workplace is located in the Police and Justice Centre in Zurich. The employment conditions correspond to the cantonal guidelines. Classification is in salary grade 18. Application For further information, lic. iur. Oliver Labhart, Chief Public Prosecutor, is happy to assist you (oliver.labhart@ji.zh.ch). We look forward to receiving your application by 5 July 2026 at the latest via our job portal.