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We offer an interesting, responsible, and developmental position within one of society's most important sectors. Our organization consists of employees with diverse competencies, each playing a crucial role in maintaining legal certainty and high quality at all levels. The court has approximately 65 employees divided into two departments, a registry unit, and an administrative unit. The Administrative Court of Appeal in Jönköping is one of four administrative courts of appeal. It is a general administrative court that primarily handles cases appealed from an administrative court. The court handles a very large number of case types. Approximately 4,000 cases arrive at the court annually, mainly concerning disputes between individuals and authorities.

1 position(s).

The role of Court Clerk suits you if you want a qualified administrative job in a socially important operation.

You will work closely with judges and contribute to ensuring that cases are handled legally, efficiently, and with high quality. The work is varied and requires structure, precision, and good service.

You will belong to the registry unit, which is responsible for case processing as well as administrative support and service to the court's lawyers, parties, and the public. The unit consists of approximately 10 employees and is led by a registry manager.

The position is fixed-term and will be filled during a period when one of our employees is on leave.

Hear what some court clerks working within Swedish Courts say about their job: Court Clerk - Swedish Courts

Job Responsibilities

In the role of Court Clerk, you will:

• process cases and matters
• receive, register, and handle incoming documents
• summon parties to hearings
• be responsible for correspondence and monitor deadlines
• dispatch judgments and decisions
• have daily contact with parties, representatives, authorities, and the public, primarily via phone and e-mail

You work independently within set frameworks and handle multiple cases in parallel. The work requires you to prioritize, plan, and keep order even when the pace is fast.

Digital information management is a central part of the job. We continuously develop our working methods and would be pleased if you wish to contribute to this work.

Requirements

Requirements

To be considered for the position, you need:

• to have completed and passed upper secondary education
• to have current experience in administrative and service-oriented work, which the employer deems relevant for the position
• to have very good computer skills and experience with digital systems
• to have very good ability to express yourself in Swedish, both orally and in writing

Merits

It can be meritorious if you:

• have experience working as a case handler or in a registry at a court or other government agency
• have relevant education, such as paralegal, registrar, or archival administrative education, or education within public administration

Personal Qualities

We place great emphasis on your personal qualities.

The role places high demands on judgment, security awareness, and personal suitability. This means that you stand behind the democratic values upon which the state's value base is built and that you follow laws and regulations.

To succeed in the role:

• you work in a structured, methodical, and highly precise manner
• you understand the importance of quality in details where small mistakes can have large consequences
• you take responsibility for your tasks and follow given routines and instructions
• you handle information with judgment, integrity, and an understanding of confidentiality
• you have the ability to prioritize and switch between different types of tasks

You are service-oriented and treat colleagues and external contacts in a professional and helpful manner. You work independently but also collaborate well with other functions in the court.

You thrive with tasks that require concentration, endurance, and responsibility over time – even when parts of the work are recurring. At the same time, you are curious and have an easy time adopting new working methods.

Our Offer

Here, you work in an important societal mission where legal certainty and democratic principles are at the center. Your work makes a difference – every day. Read more: Our Mission and Values - Swedish Courts

As a new employee, you will receive a welcome program where you will get to know the operations, the state value base, and your new workplace. You will also be assigned a mentor who will support you during your introduction.

We offer:

• a meaningful job where you contribute to society
• a workplace with engaged colleagues and a clear mission
• good opportunities to develop in your role
• balance between work and leisure through our conditions and benefits

The workplace is modern, and we continuously work with quality and development. Read more: Employment and Leadership - Swedish Courts

We apply individual and differentiated salary setting. Here you can read more about how we work with salaries and see current salary intervals for different positions: Benefits and Conditions - Swedish Courts

Application, Selection, and Appointment

Apply by answering our selection questions and attaching your CV. You do not need to send a cover letter.

The employment is a fixed-term appointment according to Section 5 of the Employment Protection Act (1982:80) and lasts for at least six months and at most twelve months.

Work psychological tests are included in the selection process. Prior to a possible employment, register checks will also be conducted according to our routines.

Salary Type: Monthly salary.
Employment Type: Fixed-term employment.
Duration: 6 months or longer, Start Date: 2026-10-01 or as agreed.