Kammarrätten i Jönköping is looking for an adjunct judge

Kammarrätten i Jönköping is one of four administrative courts in Sweden. It is a general administrative court that handles cases appealed from a district court. The court processes a very large number of case types, with approximately 4,000 cases received annually, primarily concerning disputes between individuals and authorities. The court has around 65 employees and we work in modern premises in central Jönköping.

A future career as a regular judge?

In a one-year position as an adjunct judge, you, as an experienced and qualified lawyer, can try the judicial profession and qualify for a position as a judge. This position is an opportunity for those who have not followed the judicial career path to experience the role of a judge and creates better conditions for assessing your suitability for the profession at a later stage if you apply for a regular judge position.

As an adjunct judge, you are part of the court's regular operations, and through practical work, training, and support from experienced colleagues, you gain a unique opportunity for new experiences and a valuable merit for your future career.

During the initial six months, you will serve in the Kammarrätten i Jönköping as part of the collegial adjudication in the appellate court. An important part of the work is to participate in presentations and oral hearings and to write judgments and decisions. You will then be appointed to serve six months at one of the administrative courts in Linköping or Jönköping, where you will experience independent decision-making in the district court. You will be the chair in hearings and make decisions in various types of cases. After the employment, you will receive a reference.

"Being able to adjudicate in both instances was an incredible opportunity for me to broaden my knowledge base. At the appellate court, I judged collegially with experienced colleagues and then tried independent decision-making in the district court. This was an invaluable experience for me, coming from a law firm. Today, I am employed as a judge in the district court. It is a journey I highly recommend!” – Morris, former adjunct judge

Who can apply?

It is valuable for the Swedish Courts to have employees with diverse experiences to increase the overall legal knowledge and have a broad spectrum. You likely have valuable experience for work in the court if you currently work as a prosecutor or lawyer, but also if you perform other qualified legal work.

Requirements profile

Formal requirements

• Law degree or equivalent approved degree according to the regulation (2007:386) on knowledge tests for eligibility as a judge, etc.
• Swedish citizenship and other requirements set out in Chapter 4, Section 1 of the Code of Judicial Procedure

Experience and education

We are looking for someone who is a highly skilled lawyer and accustomed to independent decision-making. You have several years (approximately 10 years or more) of experience in the areas of law that are present in court. This may include experience from working as a prosecutor, lawyer, professor, or associate professor in a legal subject or another legally qualified person with many years of experience in qualified legal work.

Completed clerkship may be advantageous.

Personal qualities

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

We place great importance on personal qualities and are looking for someone who:

• is analytical and results-oriented. You have the ability to make decisions within a reasonable time while maintaining high quality.
• can communicate clearly and simply in both speech and writing and, through your demeanor, contribute to ensuring that parties and others who come into contact with the court experience good treatment and procedural justice.
• has the capacity to remain enthusiastic and positive and work constructively even in tough situations.
• has a well-developed ability to collaborate and a willingness to share both information and your expertise, thereby contributing to the development of colleagues and the organization.

Our offer

We offer an interesting, responsible, and developing job in one of society's most important operations. You will be part of an important societal mission based on democratic values where our common goal is that all people should have legal security. All newly hired employees undergo an orientation program to get to know the state value system, the operations, and the workplace. You will receive a mentor who introduces you to the work and is available for support.

We want you to enjoy your job, feel good, and have a balance between work and leisure - this is reflected in our benefits and conditions. With us, you will receive up to 35 vacation days per year, be covered by the state pension agreement, and may receive compensation for medical care, parental leave supplements, and wellness grants.

If you relocate in connection with employment, there is an opportunity to apply for relocation compensation.

What you do as an employee contributes and matters! With us, leadership, operational responsibility, and employer responsibility are three interrelated parts of successful management, and responsibility, engagement, and participation characterize good employee engagement.

Read more: Benefits and conditions - Swedish Courts (https://www.domstol.se/jobba-hos-oss/varfor-jobba-hos-oss/formaner-och-villkor/)

Application selection and appointment

Apply via the recruitment tool Visma Recruit. Answer the initial questions. You do not need to attach a cover letter. Attach your CV, degree certificate, and transcripts from your law education, as well as any other merits that may be relevant for the position.

This recruitment concerns one or more positions. The employment form is a fixed-term employment of one year according to Section 41 a of the Regulation (1996:380) with the administrative court instruction. We strive for a balanced gender distribution.

Psychological tests will be part of the selection process.

In accordance with the court's employment procedures, background checks will be conducted in the event of a potential employment.