Vacant job

Are you a lawyer who enjoys both independent work and collaboration? Do you want to create social value together with knowledgeable colleagues? Regardless of location, situation, or stage in life, we want it to be easy to do the right thing.

The Swedish Tax Agency is here for everyone in society, and as a case officer in the release of public documents, you will have an educational job that involves handling with a high level of service. With us, you help make society possible!

About the job

You will handle requests for the release of public documents and information from private individuals, companies, and public actors. With support from applicable laws and regulations, you will independently and promptly assess whether the request can be granted and, if necessary, perform a confidentiality assessment.

The tasks involve cases that vary in scope and complexity. Based on the principle of transparency, the task is highly prioritized.

We work in a team-based manner, which means that you work closely with your colleagues and support each other to achieve the team's objectives. You plan your own workday and drive your cases both independently and in collaboration with others.

The work is qualified, and you will gain new knowledge both broadly and in depth. If you are interested, you can also participate in various improvement and development assignments alongside your regular tasks.

The job involves many contacts, for example, with customers and other authorities. You have flexible working hours, and it is a given for us that you should have a balance between work and leisure.

You will belong to the Personal Tax Unit 2 in the Personal Tax Department, located in Västerås.

About you

To do a good job and thrive with us at the Swedish Tax Agency, you need to be attentive, think innovatively, and take responsibility. Good judgment and an understanding of legal security and safety are important in the work. You should also adhere to our employee policy (https://skatteverket.se/medarbetarpolicy).

In this job, you should:

• independently plan and drive your work forward to achieve results
• be good at collaborating and supporting others to reach common goals
• have a good attitude towards both our customers and your colleagues
• be able to speak and write simply and clearly in both Swedish and English
• have the ability and willingness to learn new things, be flexible, and open to change
• be able to analyze information flows, see connections, and make decisions.

You should also have:

• completed higher education of at least 180 higher education credits (120 credits) in law.

It is desirable that you have current and relevant work experience in handling tasks within public operations, agencies, insurance companies, or banks.

Good to know

The employment is permanent and may start with a probationary period of six months.

Employment with us may involve placement in a security class. A security screening with a background check according to the Security Protection Act (2018:585) may therefore be conducted before a decision on employment. For some of our tasks in security class, Swedish citizenship is required.

On skatteverket.se/jobb (https://skatteverket.se/jobb), you can read about our socially responsible role, the benefits of working with us, and how to apply for our jobs.

When you apply, please attach your CV. We do not use cover letters in our recruitment, so please do not include one in your application.

Please note that the response time may be somewhat longer during the period from December 19, 2025, to January 7, 2026. Interviews are planned for weeks 5 and 6.

Welcome with your application!

The Swedish Tax Agency has a socially responsible role. Our work affects all private individuals and companies, and through our mission, we contribute to a well-functioning society. Our development is customer-driven, and we collaborate with others to create effective solutions. Together, we make society possible.