Legal Advisor at the Administrative Court in Karlstad

The Administrative Court in Karlstad is a medium-sized court with around 45 employees that annually resolves approximately 6,000 cases. The court's jurisdiction includes Örebro and Värmland counties. The Administrative Court is co-located with the Värmland District Court in centrally located and pleasant premises in the Town Hall in Karlstad.

The court handles about 500 different types of cases, including assistance cases, social insurance cases, tax cases, compulsory care cases, and procurement cases. The court has an important societal task to ensure that citizens receive a legally secure and efficient review of government decisions. The court actively works on development issues and strives to be a modern and open workplace with engaged and responsible employees.

Job Responsibilities

As a legal advisor, you are very significant for the court to be able to fulfill its important societal task.

You will work on legal investigations, prepare proposals for judgments and decisions, present cases and proposals for resolutions, and take notes during oral hearings.

Additionally, you will prepare cases, address practical and procedural questions, and communicate with parties. The cases you work on can be very varied and sometimes require quick handling.

Qualifications

We are looking for someone who

• has a law degree or a Bachelor of Laws, and
• has experience working in a court.

It may be an advantage if you have worked as a legal advisor at an administrative court.

To succeed in the role of legal advisor, you need to have a high work capacity and good analytical skills. In situations with high workloads, you remain calm and stable and have the ability to prioritize your work and focus on the right things. Being flexible and able to quickly adapt to new circumstances is important.

In addition, you need to be meticulous and able to plan and prioritize your tasks. It is essential that you care about quality and express yourself very well in the Swedish language both in writing and orally.

You enjoy and find it easy to collaborate with your colleagues at the court while also having a very high capacity to work independently.

We place great emphasis on your personal qualities.

We require a high level of security awareness, that you adhere to the state value framework, and have resilience against unauthorized influence. A background check may be relevant before employment.

Please attach your degree certificate to your application.

We Offer You

As a legal advisor, you will be offered an interesting, responsible, and developing job in a very important societal activity. Our employees are our most important resource, and as an employer, we care that everyone feels good, enjoys their work, and finds meaning in their work to contribute to the court's development. We strive for a work environment where communication is important, decision-making paths are short, and active employee participation is a given.

You will be offered attractive benefits such as wellness grants and wellness hours.

More About the Employment

Employment type: Fixed-term employment (temporary), 6 months with the possibility of extension.

Extent: Full-time

Start date: March 1, 2026, or by agreement.

Salary type: Monthly salary. In Sweden's courts, we apply individual salary setting.

Number of positions: One or more

Other

To ensure an inclusive and fair recruitment process, the Swedish Courts apply competency-based recruitment. Our selection is based on candidates' competencies and merits.

We kindly but firmly decline direct contact with staffing and recruitment companies as well as sellers of additional job advertisements.