Internship Lawyer at the Administrative Court of Appeal in Jönköping

The Administrative Court of Appeal in Jönköping is one of four courts of appeal. A general administrative court handles cases that have been appealed from an administrative court. The court processes a very large number of case types. Approximately 4,000 cases are filed annually, primarily concerning disputes between individuals and authorities. The court has about 65 employees and we work in modern premises in central Jönköping.

Are you a recent law graduate or nearing the end of your law studies and want to try working in a court? This position gives you the opportunity to experience working in a higher court for one year.

We offer an important and meaningful job with focused and qualified legal tasks in various areas of law. After the employment, you will be well-equipped for your future career, both inside and outside the court.

"Qualified and varied tasks and a fantastic learning environment" – this is how a former trainee lawyer describes their time with us.

What the job entails

As a trainee lawyer, you will work in the same way as the court's reporting lawyers and will be placed in one of two departments. You will work closely with experienced lawyers and receive continuous guidance.

The tasks offer great breadth, and you will work with many of the varying case types decided by the general administrative courts, such as driving license cases, cases concerning financial assistance, or social insurance cases. You will also participate in oral hearings.

Your tasks include

• conducting legal investigations in several areas of law
• presenting cases before judges
• writing proposals for judgments and decisions

Requirements

Qualifications

• You have graduated from a law program or business law program with excellent results.
• According to the Act (1971:289) on general administrative courts, a reporting lawyer in the court of appeal must be a Swedish citizen.

Personal qualities

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

• is analytical and can see the big picture.
• can quickly absorb new knowledge and apply your experience flexibly.
• sets high goals, works persistently, and completes tasks in a structured manner.
• has the ability to be enthusiastic and positive and work constructively even in pressured situations.
• learns from experiences and feedback from the environment.
• is aware of your strengths and weaknesses and knows when to seek help from others to get the job done effectively.
• has a very good ability to express yourself in both speech and writing.

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 Swedish Courts. We require that you comply with applicable laws.

Our offer

We offer an interesting, responsible, and developing job in one of the most important functions in our society. You will be part of an important societal mission based on democratic values, where our common goal is to ensure that all people have legal security. All newly hired employees undergo a welcome program to get to know the state values, 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. Read more: Benefits and conditions - Swedish Courts (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/))

Your contributions as an employee matter! With us, leadership, operational responsibility, and employer responsibility are three interrelated parts of successful management, and responsibility, engagement, and participation are characteristic of good employee relations.

Application, selection, and appointment

You apply via Visma Recruit and attach study certificates and degree certificates as well as grades and copies of any other merits that may be relevant for the position. Instead of a personal letter, you will answer a number of selection questions.

If you have not received your degree certificate at the time of application, you can supplement it, but no later than one month after the application deadline. The degree certificate must be received by the court of appeal before a decision on employment is made.

This recruitment concerns one or more positions. The employment form is a twelve-month fixed-term employment according to section 5 of the Employment Protection Act (LAS). We strive for a balanced gender distribution. Psychological tests are included in the selection process. In accordance with the court's employment procedures, background checks will be conducted in the event of a potential employment.