Lawyer at the Legal Aid Authority and Sundsvall District Court

The Sundsvall District Court, the Legal Aid Authority, and the Rent and Tenancy Board in Sundsvall are co-located centrally in Sundsvall. The Chief Judge at the Sundsvall District Court is also the head of the Legal Aid Authority and the Rent and Tenancy Board. The court, authority, and board share a common budget, reception, and administration. In total, we are about 50 employees at the workplace.

At the Legal Aid Authority, which is a small nationwide authority, two lawyers and three case handlers work. The authority handles legal aid according to the Legal Aid Act and is also the claims authority when the court has decided on repayment obligations to the state in civil cases.

We are an open and modern workplace that actively works to achieve set goals for the organization. We also actively work to develop our own work environment efforts where well-being and health promotion are close to our hearts - every employee is an important resource in developing this work.

Are you a notarized lawyer who wants to take responsibility, work independently, but also together with colleagues in a small group? Then the position as a lawyer at the Legal Aid Authority and Sundsvall District Court is right for you. Here you will work with a supportive and engaged team of lawyers and case handlers.

Job Responsibilities

As a lawyer at the Legal Aid Authority, you will, among other things, decide on legal aid issues according to the Legal Aid Act, on payments of legal aid costs, and compensation in advisory matters. You can quickly develop and take on your own responsibilities. In addition to working at the Legal Aid Authority, you will serve as a preparatory lawyer at the Sundsvall District Court and the Rent and Tenancy Board in Sundsvall.

The tasks in the role of preparatory lawyer may vary based on the needs of the organization and may include qualified legal work where you independently prepare cases, conduct legal investigations, write proposals for decisions, resolve cases based on documents, and lead your own meetings and main hearings.

From July 1, 2026, the Sundsvall District Court will become one of twelve district courts in the country that handle bankruptcies. Coordination and handling of bankruptcy cases may therefore become an important task as a preparatory lawyer, as well as issues regarding the release of public documents. Some service may also take place at the Rent and Tenancy Board in Sundsvall, which is co-located with the Sundsvall District Court and the Legal Aid Authority.

As a lawyer at the Legal Aid Authority and Sundsvall District Court, you will drive cases forward while ensuring both quality and efficiency in what you do. Together with other employees, you will play an important role in the change work at the workplace and contribute to developing routines and working methods. The work also involves many contacts with parties, representatives, other authorities, and the public.

About You

We are looking for someone who is responsible and has a strong commitment to their work. You value actively contributing to the development of the organization and have a solution-focused approach. You are used to working on many cases simultaneously and can prioritize. You are unpretentious and helpful, and we place great value on your communication skills and good demeanor both internally and externally. Since the Legal Aid Authority is a small authority with few employees, you need to be able to collaborate easily within a team.

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 state values that govern the operations of the Swedish Courts. We require that you comply with applicable laws.

We place great emphasis on personal qualities.

Qualifications

• Have a law degree or equivalent legal education
• Notarization or will be notarized by the time of employment
• Can express yourself very well in Swedish in both speech and writing
• Have good judgment and are meticulous in your work
• Have the ability to see the big picture, enjoy collaborating, and help your colleagues when needed

Desirable

• Have experience working in another authority
• Have experience working with legal aid, bankruptcies, or other relevant areas of law, for example, at a law firm

We Offer

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

Some of our benefits include:

• Health promotion allowance of 3500 SEK
• Health promotion hour
• Flexible working hours
• Occupational pension
• Read more about our other benefits here (https://www.domstol.se/jobba-hos-oss/varfor-jobba-hos-oss/formaner-och-villkor/ (https://www.domstol.se/jobba-hos-oss/varfor-jobba-hos-oss/formaner-och-villkor/))

Practical Information

The position is a permanent employment that may start with a six-month probationary period. The start date is as soon as possible.

Before employment, background checks may be conducted.

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

Applications are made in Visma Recruit. Applications with a cover letter, CV, grades, and references must be included.