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Östersund District Court is an open, modern, and welcoming workplace with approximately 60 dedicated employees. The court consists of two judicial divisions and an administrative unit. Here, we actively work on developing operations and achieving set goals, and it is important that all employees feel involved in the organization's goals and development. We also focus on developing our work environment, where well-being and health promotion are close to our hearts – every employee is a key resource in developing this work. We have a strong sense of community at the court, and there are excellent opportunities to combine professional life with a rich leisure life.

The jurisdiction of the Land and Environment Court covers Jämtland County, Gävleborg County, parts of Västernorrland County, and smaller parts of Västerbotten County. The court handles, among other things, application cases concerning environmentally hazardous operations, permits for water operations, property cases, and cases appealed from the County Administrative Board or the municipality. More information about the court can be found at www.domstol.se/ostersunds-tingsratt (https://www.domstol.se/ostersunds-tingsratt).

In Östersund, one enjoys life all year round. There are short distances to work, school, and services, as well as to entertainment and leisure activities. Add to this bright summer nights, proximity to mountains and lakes, and genuine winters with plenty of snow. Östersund Municipality has approximately 60,000 inhabitants.

1 position(s).

Introduction

Are you a person with a high sense of service who wants to work in a socially important and eventful organization? Are you interested in contributing to a good and positive work environment and participating in our digital development? Then a position as a case handler at Östersund District Court might be for you.

The Role Involves

The court handles a large number of cases concerning felling notifications that have been appealed from the Swedish Forest Agency. For the current year, the court has been allocated additional funds for this work in the first phase. The court is open to flexible working hours. In addition to working on these cases, you will assist other court case handlers in their ongoing work.

As a case handler, you are part of a team of handlers who, together with lawyers, technical advisors, and other employees, ensure that cases are resolved quickly, legally securely, and with high quality. The main tasks of the case handler are:

• registering cases and related matters (registry)
• independently handling and preparing cases for hearings
• planning court days, summoning parties to hearings, and taking notes or minutes during hearings
• correspondence, monitoring deadlines, and issuing judgments
• daily contact with parties, representatives, authorities, and the public via phone and email

Qualifications

We are looking for you who have completed upper secondary education and have some years of professional experience. Experience as a case handler at another court, authority, or law firm may be meritorious.

You should have:

• very good ability to express yourself orally and in writing in Swedish, and you should be able to speak and understand English
• good computer skills and an ease in learning new computer systems, as we use the computer as our primary work tool
• interest in actively participating in the development of our digital working methods
• good experience with phone and email, with a pronounced and natural sense of service and quality
• the work involves travel and sometimes overnight stays in connection with hearings within the court's geographical area

Your Personal Attributes

In the recruitment process, we place great emphasis on your personal attributes, and we have high demands regarding responsibility, flexibility, teamwork, attention to detail, and good judgment.

The tasks can be very varied and are often performed at a high pace. This means you must have a very good ability to:

• switch between different tasks while maintaining quality
• prioritize easily in your work
• work at a high pace

You are also:

• meticulous
• flexible
• service-oriented
• proactive while being able to adapt easily to new circumstances

You find it easy to:

• collaborate
• work both independently and in a group
• build good relationships with colleagues and contribute your competence and engagement to the group's joint work as well as to the entire organization

Being a court case handler means you are a key player in the center of events!

To be considered for employment at Östersund District Court, 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 activities of the Swedish Courts. Naturally, we require you to follow applicable laws. We place great emphasis on personal attributes.

In the event of employment, the court may conduct a background check.

The position is a fixed-term appointment at the Land and Environment Court's registry function, with the possibility of extension.

The court strives for diversity in terms of age, gender, and cultural background.

Application Process

• A complete application is made via Visma Recruit
• In your cover letter, describe why you are applying for the position, how much you can work, and how you wish to arrange your working hours
• In your CV, list previous workplaces with corresponding duties and time periods
• Upload your upper secondary school leaving certificate or other experience deemed equivalent
• Selection may take place on an ongoing basis

Read more about the role and watch the video where you can follow a case handler's daily life here:

https://www.domstol.se/om-sveriges-domstolar/att-jobba-hos-oss/att-jobba-i-sveriges-domstolar/yrken-i-sveriges-domstolar/domstolshandlaggare/ (https://www.domstol.se/om-sveriges-domstolar/att-jobba-hos-oss/att-jobba-i-sveriges-domstolar/yrken-i-sveriges-domstolar/domstolshandlaggare/)

Salary: Monthly salary.
Employment Type: Fixed-term employment.
Duration: 3–6 months, Start Date: According to agreement.