Your mission
The Criminal Court is the highest cantonal authority in criminal matters. At the heart of a superior jurisdiction and within a team of experienced lawyers, you assist judges in all legal tasks within their competence and contribute significantly to the application of criminal law, the development of cantonal case law, as well as taking minutes during hearings. As a court clerk-lawyer, you assist the judges of the criminal appeals and revision chamber. You provide your legal expertise to judges in handling the most complex cases and take part in the legal reflections that shape Geneva's case law. Your responsibilities include the following: · Independently drafting complete draft rulings in various areas of criminal law · Taking part in deliberations · Conducting in-depth legal research · Drafting minutes during hearings · Occasionally preparing legal opinions.
Your profile
Holder of a Swiss law degree or master's and the bar certificate, you have three years of professional experience in the judicial field.
Legal and linguistic skills
Your excellent knowledge of criminal law is accompanied by perfect mastery of French and remarkable writing skills. You have a good understanding of German, especially legal German. Your developed analytical and synthetic mind allows you to approach cases with independent thinking and real decision-making ability.
Personal qualities
Your intellectual rigour and integrity are recognised. You show openness to criticism and know how to manage a heavy workload, coping well under stress. You fully adhere to the values of public service and justice.
Technical skills
You are proficient with office tools (Windows environment: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and typing.
Your benefits
Joining our jurisdiction means participating in an essential mission within a dynamic team that encourages exchange and professional development, while working in an intellectually enriching environment with attractive working conditions: flexible hours conducive to work-life balance, possibility of teleworking, and quality social benefits.
Remarks
A criminal record extract will systematically be requested at the end of the recruitment process.
As service offers are processed electronically, we thank you for submitting your complete application (cover letter, CV, exam transcripts, copies of diplomas and employer certificates) using only the following internet link: Court Clerk-Lawyer | ge.ch
Only complete applications matching the required profile will be processed.
Applications sent by other means will not be considered.
Workplace
Criminal Court
Place du Bourg-de-Four 1
PO Box 3108
1211 Geneva 3
Salary : class 22
Activity rate : 80%
Contract type : Permanent contract
Application deadline : 08.08.2026
Start date : 01.10.2026
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The Criminal Court is the highest cantonal authority in criminal matters. At the heart of a superior jurisdiction and within a team of experienced lawyers, you assist judges in all legal tasks within their competence and contribute significantly to the application of criminal law, the development of cantonal case law, as well as taking minutes during hearings. As a court clerk-lawyer, you assist the judges of the criminal appeals and revision chamber. You provide your legal expertise to judges in handling the most complex cases and take part in the legal reflections that shape Geneva's case law. Your responsibilities include the following: · Independently drafting complete draft rulings in various areas of criminal law · Taking part in deliberations · Conducting in-depth legal research · Drafting minutes during hearings · Occasionally preparing legal opinions.
Your profile
Holder of a Swiss law degree or master's and the bar certificate, you have three years of professional experience in the judicial field.
Legal and linguistic skills
Your excellent knowledge of criminal law is accompanied by perfect mastery of French and remarkable writing skills. You have a good understanding of German, especially legal German. Your developed analytical and synthetic mind allows you to approach cases with independent thinking and real decision-making ability.
Personal qualities
Your intellectual rigour and integrity are recognised. You show openness to criticism and know how to manage a heavy workload, coping well under stress. You fully adhere to the values of public service and justice.
Technical skills
You are proficient with office tools (Windows environment: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and typing.
Your benefits
Joining our jurisdiction means participating in an essential mission within a dynamic team that encourages exchange and professional development, while working in an intellectually enriching environment with attractive working conditions: flexible hours conducive to work-life balance, possibility of teleworking, and quality social benefits.
Remarks
A criminal record extract will systematically be requested at the end of the recruitment process.
As service offers are processed electronically, we thank you for submitting your complete application (cover letter, CV, exam transcripts, copies of diplomas and employer certificates) using only the following internet link: Court Clerk-Lawyer | ge.ch
Only complete applications matching the required profile will be processed.
Applications sent by other means will not be considered.
Workplace
Criminal Court
Place du Bourg-de-Four 1
PO Box 3108
1211 Geneva 3
Salary : class 22
Activity rate : 80%
Contract type : Permanent contract
Application deadline : 08.08.2026
Start date : 01.10.2026
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Court Clerk-Lawyer or Court Clerk-Lawyer at 80% [Class 22] Arbeitgeber: Pouvoir judiciaire - Cour de justice pénale
Die Cour de justice pénale bietet eine herausragende Arbeitsumgebung für Juristen, die sich für das Strafrecht engagieren. Hier profitieren Sie von flexiblen Arbeitszeiten, der Möglichkeit zum Homeoffice und einer unterstützenden Teamkultur, die den Austausch und die berufliche Weiterentwicklung fördert. Arbeiten Sie in einem intellektuell anregenden Umfeld, das Ihnen die Chance gibt, aktiv zur Entwicklung der kantonalen Rechtsprechung beizutragen.
Kontaktdaten:
Pouvoir judiciaire - Cour de justice pénale Recruiting-Team
