Vacant job

Every day, hundreds of cases and matters are decided in courts across Sweden. Our organization consists of employees with various competencies, each of whom is significant in maintaining legal security and high quality at all levels.

Are you a law student looking to gain practical experience in court work? Are you perhaps considering a future within the judiciary? Welcome to apply for a summer clerk position at Skellefteå District Court.

Who are we?

Skellefteå District Court is a general court with 22 dedicated employees who together handle and decide criminal cases, civil cases, and court matters.

The court is located in pleasant premises in central Skellefteå. Our jurisdiction includes the municipalities of Skellefteå, Malå, and Norsjö.

Read more about Skellefteå District Court here (https://www.domstol.se/skelleftea-tingsratt/ (https://www.domstol.se/skelleftea-tingsratt/)).

The work involves

As a summer clerk, your work will include recording minutes at hearings, conducting legal research, and writing proposals for judgments and decisions. The work also includes preparing cases and matters as well as performing other tasks commonly found at the court.

We are looking for someone who

Is studying in the law program and has completed courses in criminal law and procedural law. You have good grades from completed parts of your education and at least one semester left after the employment period. You have good computer skills and strong knowledge of the Swedish language, both spoken and written.

You quickly absorb new knowledge and apply your experience flexibly. As a person, you have good judgment, are responsible, service-oriented, and meticulous. You find it easy to collaborate with others and prioritize tasks according to the needs of the organization.

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 values that guide the operations of Sweden's courts. We require that you comply with applicable laws.

We place great emphasis on personal qualities.

Other

We are looking for a summer clerk for a fixed-term employment of 8-10 weeks during the period from June to August.

In your application, we would like you to attach your transcript of grades from completed parts of the law program.

Interviews are usually not conducted for this short employment, but great importance will be placed on your personal letter and how you motivate your interest in working as a summer clerk at our court. However, a phone interview and reference checks may be relevant.

Before employment, a background check may be conducted.