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Bench Jurist at Växjö District Court

2 positions(s) available

Do you want meaningful work where every day feels like the most important one? Växjö District Court is now looking for one or more bench jurists! Here, you will work with varied and developmental tasks in an environment where we constantly exchange knowledge and perspectives. This creates a strong sense of community and a supportive culture, where colleagues act as role models and are there as support when challenges arise.

Through our work, we support the democratic foundation, and what we do is important – for your and everyone's legal security.

About the role

As a bench jurist, you will work with qualified legal tasks under your own responsibility. Together with an engaged team of case handlers, judges, and notaries, you will contribute to ensuring that cases and matters are handled legally and efficiently. The work is varied, social, and requires both structure and flexibility – perfect for you who thrive in a dynamic environment.

Main responsibilities

As a bench jurist, you will:

• Handle cases and matters.
• Prepare cases and conduct legal investigations.
• Take notes and record minutes during hearings and inspections.
• Present cases for decision.
• Write proposals for decisions.
• Communicate with parties and the public via phone and in writing.

With the right conditions to grow

In the role of bench jurist, you will have the opportunity to develop your legal competence. For those who wish to grow within the Swedish Courts, there are also personal development opportunities.

About you

We are looking for you who want to work in one of society's most important operations together with competent and driven colleagues. In the role of bench jurist, you are meticulous, independent, and deliver high-quality work. You have a strong ability to plan, prioritize, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously. You are unpretentious, take initiative, and thrive in a changing work environment. Your communicative and team-oriented personality ensures that you treat people professionally and build good relationships. You are solution-oriented, independent, and enjoy responsibility, while also ensuring that the handling of our cases is correct and contributes to the team's common goals.

We place great emphasis on your personal qualities. To be considered for employment, you must also meet high demands regarding judgment, security awareness, and suitability. This means you stand up for democratic values and the state values that govern the Swedish Courts' operations. We require that you comply with current laws.

Requirements

• Law degree and notarial qualifications.
• Good legal knowledge and strong analytical skills.
• Good computer skills, including the Office package and other document management systems.
• Good ability to express yourself in speech and writing in Swedish and English.

Merits

• Education in land and environmental law.
• Experience with qualified legal work at a court, other authority, or private business.
• Experience with administrative cases and the legal areas of the Land and Environment Court.
• Category B driver's license, as the work involves some travel with overnight stays.

About us

With our more than 100 employees, Växjö District Court is considered one of Sweden's larger courts. In November 2026, we will move together with the Administrative Court in Växjö into a completely new court building with modern and functional premises, advanced technology, and the highest environmental certification – an investment that creates good conditions for future operations. We are continuously working on organizational issues and emphasize the importance of active employee engagement with a focus on responsibility, commitment, and participation.

Växjö District Court is divided into four judging divisions, two in the general court and two in the Land and Environment Court. The main task of the Land and Environment Court is to handle environmental cases, property cases, cases according to the Planning and Building Act, and water and wastewater cases. More information about the Land and Environment Court's operations can be found on our website.

About the work group

At the Land and Environment Court, we are about fourteen bench jurists and environmental notaries working together. Our work group is a dynamic and engaged team that values cooperation and openness. We work together to achieve common goals and support each other to develop both professionally and personally.

What 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 make life easier for you both at and outside work. The court's employees are our most important resource, and as an employer, we care that our employees feel well, are happy, and find meaning in their work, thereby contributing to the court's development.

Some of our benefits include:

• Health allowance of 3,500 SEK.
• Flexible working hours.
• Individually adapted competence development.
• Collective agreement-based state pension.

We apply individual and differentiated salary setting. If you want to know more about how we work with salaries and see current salary intervals for different positions, you can read more on our external website, the page Benefits and Terms – Salary.

Practical information

The advertisement concerns both fixed-term and permanent employment, starting with a six-month probation period. Selection is ongoing, and the position may be filled before the application deadline.

We want you to motivate in your cover letter what attracts you to working as a bench jurist and what exactly you want to contribute. It is very important that you fill in all fields in the digital application tool and answer the survey questions. Attach a CV where you clearly specify work experience, tasks, and employment periods. References are received only after a possible interview. Register checks may be required before employment.

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.

Salary form: Monthly salary.
Employment type: Permanent employment.
Duration: Permanent, start date: As soon as possible or as agreed.