Vacant job

In 2026/2027, as a lawyer, you can try out the judicial profession within the Swedish Courts – a unique opportunity for new experiences and a valuable asset for your future career!

As an Additional Judge (adjungerat råd), you will have the opportunity to work as a judge, participate in case preparations and hearings, and write judgments and decisions. This is supported by training, practical work, and guidance from experienced colleagues. A comprehensive judicial background in both the appellate court and the district court will also allow you to gain experience in the district court, where the core of the work involves independent decision-making. The position is a fixed-term appointment of one year, starting with at least six months in the appellate court followed by service in the district court.

Qualifications

• We are looking for you who are a skilled lawyer, possess good communication and collaboration skills, and are trustworthy. You have excellent verbal and written expression skills and exercise sound judgment.
• You have several years of experience in legal fields such as prosecutor, advocate, professor, or docent in a legal science subject, or another legally qualified person with extensive experience in qualified legal work.
• You are analytical and results-oriented, accustomed to independent decision-making, and capable of making decisions within a reasonable time and with high quality.
• You are interested in applying for a permanent judge position in the future.
• Completed clerkship (notariatjänstgöring) with good references can be meritorious.
• Among the basic requirements for judges is that an Additional Judge must be a Swedish citizen.

To be considered for employment, you must meet high demands regarding judgment, security awareness, and suitability. This means you uphold democratic values and the public sector values that govern the operations of the Swedish Courts. We place great emphasis on personal qualities.

Other Information

Register your cover letter, CV, and degree certificate in our recruitment tool, Visma Recruit.

We look forward to receiving your application!

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.

In accordance with the Administrative Court of Appeal's employment procedures and suitability requirements, the court will obtain information from the criminal record register in the event of an appointment.

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

About the Workplace

The Administrative Court of Appeal in Sundsvall is one of the four Administrative Courts of Appeal in the country. The court's main task is to review cases appealed from the Administrative Courts in Falun, Härnösand, Umeå, and Luleå. The most common case types are tax cases, social insurance cases, cases under the Social Services Act, confidentiality cases, procurement cases, and various cases concerning compulsion against persons. In addition to handling cases, the Administrative Court of Appeal is tasked with training law clerks and assessors in the four-year judge education program.

The Administrative Court of Appeal has approximately 50 employees. The court is divided into a judicial division, a case preparation unit, a case registry, and an administrative unit. The administrative unit is shared with the Court of Appeal for Lower Norrland.

The Administrative Court of Appeal in Sundsvall is a court that continuously develops its working methods to meet citizens' demands for legal certainty, efficiency, openness, and accessibility. We strive for an open and pleasant work climate and active employee participation.

In Sundsvall and nearby urban areas, approximately 110,000 people live. In Sundsvall, besides the court, there is a university and several government agencies that collaborate within the framework of the Agency Network organization. There are good public transport connections to and from Sundsvall and great opportunities for outdoor activities.