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Every year, the Swedish Social Insurance Agency (Försäkringskassan) makes 21 million decisions that impact people's lives and society as a whole. We pay out approximately 260 billion SEK annually. These are public funds we are entrusted with, which is a significant responsibility. Therefore, we delve into every case, adhere to laws and regulations, provide information and guidance, show care, and demonstrate empathy. This is a job for you who want to take responsibility. Welcome to Försäkringskassan.

Are you a lawyer ready to make a difference? We need more lawyers who can think strategically and creatively.

Are you a lawyer ready to make a difference? We need more litigation lawyers who are proactive and willing to take responsibility. The Division for Disability and Permanently Reduced Work Capacity administers a large number of social insurance benefits, including assistance allowance, sickness and activity compensation, and compensation for occupational injuries. The Legal Support business area is responsible for the division's reconsideration activities, litigation in court, and case-handling-related legal support. Together, this business area should serve as a driving force and engine for legal quality work within the division. The litigation law unit is now to be strengthened with additional colleagues.

Legal Issues, Hearings, and Development

As a litigation lawyer, you represent Försäkringskassan in social insurance cases in the Administrative Court and the Administrative Court of Appeal. The work involves both written case handling and oral hearings. The role also includes quality development work, where you actively work to improve our methods and, for example, participate in legal quality follow-ups. The position may also involve other legal tasks, such as responding to consultations and preparations, and leading and contributing to learning, development, and improvement work.

In the role of litigation lawyer, you handle confidential information, which places high demands on proper handling. Therefore, it is important that you have a high level of security awareness.

This is a job for you who want to take responsibility.

We are looking for someone who

• has a law degree
• is qualified as a notary or has equivalent competence, for example, other experience from the courts or from reconsideration and/or appeal processes within a public authority
• has good collaboration skills and can act on your own initiative
• is proactive and takes responsibility for high-quality results
• has a systematic and meticulous approach to work
• can understand and analyze complex issues
• communicates clearly, explicitly, and in a structured manner.

It is an advantage if you

• have current experience with social insurance cases in administrative courts
• have good knowledge of administrative procedural law and social insurance law
• have knowledge within the current division's insurance area.

We place great importance on your personal qualities.

Other Information

Several permanent, full-time positions with start dates as agreed. Probationary period may apply. Some positions with us involve participation in security-sensitive activities. To be employed in such a position, a successful security clearance according to the Security Protection Act (2018:585) is required.

In accordance with Försäkringskassan's security guidelines, background checks are conducted in this recruitment. Remote work opportunities exist if the job allows. In this recruitment, psychometric tests may be used as part of the selection process. Location(s): Stockholm, Gothenburg, Malmö, Jönköping, and Sundsvall. Interviews are planned to be held digitally between July 13 and August 4.

Want to know more about Försäkringskassan as an employer? Visit https://www.forsakringskassan.se/om-forsakringskassan/jobba-hos-oss (https://www.forsakringskassan.se/om-forsakringskassan/jobba-hos-oss)

Contact Persons

Manager: Angela Wagnervik (recruiting manager), 010-114 34 41 (weeks 29-30), Emelie Stålberg (VO), 010-111 75 05 (week 28) (for questions about the position). HR Specialist: Sofia Öhman, [email protected], 010-113 45 10 (weeks 28 and 29) (for questions about the recruitment process). Union Representatives: ST: Camilla Nyberg, 010-118 24 02; Saco-S: Helena Henningsson-Viberg, 010-111 21 91; Seko: Eliza Grundström, 010-115 34 02.

Application

Apply by July 26, 2026. When applying, attach your CV. We do not use cover letters in our recruitment; instead, you will answer a number of selection questions relevant to the position. Upload your degree certificates, grades, and certificates in connection with your application.

If you have protected personal data or no access to BankID, call the HR specialist named in the advertisement for assistance with submitting your application.

In everything we do, we act based on the principle of the equal value of all people, legal certainty, and good service.