Judicial Secretary at the Supreme Court

The primary task of the Supreme Court is to lead the application of law through guiding decisions. The Supreme Court is the final instance for civil cases, criminal cases, and matters that have been decided by the Court of Appeal. In addition to its main task as a precedent-setting body, the Supreme Court also examines cases regarding retrials, judicial errors, and restoration of lost time, as well as matters concerning extradition requests from other states and certain cases related to lawyers.

The Court aims to be a modern and attractive workplace with a particular focus on meaningful and developing tasks, individually tailored professional development, significant opportunities to influence routines and work methods, and engaging and developing leadership. The Court actively works on organizational development with a particular focus on modern working methods. The goal is for employees to be involved and active in the development work.

Approximately 100 people work at the Supreme Court, of which 16 are judges (justices). The Supreme Court is organized into two adjudicating departments and a secretariat, which consists of two preparation units and an administrative unit that includes a registry office and archives.

Job Responsibilities

The position of judicial secretary at the Supreme Court spans many areas of law, particularly civil law, criminal law, and procedural law. The judicial secretary gains good knowledge of case law, becomes well acquainted with preparatory works and doctrine within the area of general courts, and enhances their ability to analyze legal issues.

As a judicial secretary, you are responsible for the preparation and presentation of cases. You present legal investigations and legal assessments of appeals and applications, and provide reasoned proposals for solutions. As a judicial secretary, you will have the opportunity to participate in future precedent-setting and work alongside some of Sweden's leading lawyers, as well as engage in interesting, stimulating, and qualified legal tasks.

The work as a judicial secretary provides excellent knowledge of the legal regulatory system and its application, as well as in qualified legal analysis and problem-solving techniques, which together provide good qualifications for a future judgeship or other qualified legal position.

Most judicial secretaries work with all types of cases that occur in the court (general cases). However, some judicial secretaries are assigned to work with cases in certain specialized areas, such as intellectual property law and environmental law (special cases).

At the Supreme Court, there are also preparation lawyers. Judicial secretaries primarily work with the more complicated cases and precedent cases, but they also collaborate with preparation lawyers in the preparation of all cases.

Many judicial secretaries work in Stockholm, but there are also opportunities to work remotely from Gothenburg, Lund, or Umeå. This time we are looking for judicial secretaries to be placed in Stockholm and Lund. Please indicate in your application which placement you are seeking.

Qualifications

We are looking for candidates with a background as assessors. Special knowledge, e.g., in intellectual property law or environmental law, may be particularly meritorious. To perform well and thrive in the role of judicial secretary, you must be a highly skilled and efficient lawyer. It is important that you are structured and have a holistic view. You should also be self-driven and possess a strong ability and willingness to take responsibility. Furthermore, personal maturity and good judgment are required.

To be considered for employment, you must meet high standards regarding judgment, security awareness, and suitability. This means that you uphold democratic values and the governmental value base that governs the operations of Sweden's Courts. We require that you comply with applicable laws. We place great emphasis on your personal qualities.

Other Information

Several positions are available.

The employment is temporary (6 years with the possibility of extension). Start date by agreement. For employment as a judicial secretary, the provisions in Sections 26 and 27 of the Ordinance (1996:377) with instructions for the Supreme Court apply. Attach all certificates from the judicial training and from other completed employments, as well as references from the judicial training to your application.

To ensure an inclusive and fair recruitment process, Sweden's Courts apply competence-based recruitment. Our selection is based on candidates' competencies and merits.

Prior to employment, the court may conduct a background check of the applicant.

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