Court Administrator at Södertälje District Court

Do you want to work for everyone's legal security and be an important part of the courts' central societal mission? Then the role of court administrator at Södertälje District Court is right for you. Here you will work with varied and developing tasks in an environment where we constantly exchange knowledge and perspectives. This creates a strong community and a supportive culture, where colleagues serve as role models and are there to support when challenges arise.

About the Role

As a court administrator, you play a central role in the court's daily operations. Together with a dedicated team of administrators, judges, and clerks, you contribute to ensuring that cases and matters are handled legally and efficiently. The work is varied, social, and requires both structure and flexibility – perfect for you who thrive in a dynamic environment.

Main Responsibilities

The work is diverse and independent. Your tasks include:

• Handling cases and matters together with judges and clerks
• Planning trial days and calling for hearings
• Managing correspondence
• Issuing judgments and decisions as well as performing other administrative tasks
• Writing proposals for various types of decisions and judgments
• Maintaining daily contact with parties, representatives, authorities, and the public
• Minutes-taking at hearings, in some cases

With the Right Conditions

For those who want to grow within the Swedish Courts, there are personal development opportunities, both in the form of specialization within administrative roles and possibly further education for legal roles.

About You

In the role of court administrator, you are meticulous, independent, and deliver high-quality tasks. You have a strong ability to plan, prioritize, and manage multiple tasks simultaneously. Your clear communicative and collaborative personality allows you to meet people professionally and build good relationships. You are solution-oriented, independent, and enjoy responsibility, while also contributing to the team's common goals.

Great emphasis will be placed on your personal qualities.

Requirements

• Completed and approved upper secondary education
• At least one year of experience in administration, or other experience deemed relevant by the employer
• Good computer skills, including the Office suite
• Very good knowledge of spoken and written Swedish
• Ability to speak and understand English

Meritorious

• Experience in administrative work from a government agency/public sector
• Post-secondary education relevant to the work, e.g., paralegal education

We Offer

Our work is important for your and everyone's legal security. Therefore, we want to offer a good working environment and benefits that facilitate your life both at work and outside of it.

Some of our benefits include:

• Flexible working hours with the possibility of remote work
• Wellness allowance and wellness hour

About Us

Södertälje District Court is a medium-sized court with about 45 employees. The court is divided into two case departments and one administrative department. The court strives to be an open and modern workplace with engaged employees. The court is centrally located in Södertälje with proximity to public transportation.

Practical Information

The employment is a permanent position starting with a six-month probationary period.

To be considered for employment, you must meet high standards regarding judgment, security awareness, and suitability. This means that you stand up for democratic values and the principles that govern the operations of the Swedish Courts. We require that you comply with applicable laws.

The court strives to utilize the qualities that a balanced gender distribution and diversity regarding age, ethnic, and cultural background can bring to the operations.

Welcome with your application by April 4, 2025. To enable us to assess your application, we ask you to do the following:

1. Attach your CV and cover letter.
2. In your cover letter, explain why you are applying for the position of court administrator and describe how you can actively contribute to the court's operations and good collaborative climate.
3. Upload documentation that proves you have completed upper secondary education and other documentation that supports your previous experiences under other files.
4. State your salary expectations.