Lawyer in the asylum sector, 80–100 % fixed-term for 1 year

Kanton Schaffhausen, Sozialamt

The Cantonal Administration of Schaffhausen provides services in a wide variety of areas for the public, companies, and private individuals. As an employer, the most diverse professional fields are united under one roof with us. Just as diverse as our organization, our workplaces are also diverse. These are characterized by broad areas of responsibility, professionalism, and proximity to citizens.

The Sozialamt of the Canton of Schaffhausen fulfills overarching tasks in the areas of social assistance, victim assistance, and maintenance advance payments. It is responsible for the authorization, financing, and supervision of institutions for adults with disabilities as well as for inpatient child and youth services. In addition, it runs the specialist office for equality, violence prevention, and protection against violence. Furthermore, the department performs tasks in the asylum and refugee sector on behalf of the Confederation.
The Asylum and Refugee Care Department bears the primary responsibility for the accommodation, care, support, employment, and integration of persons residing in the Canton of Schaffhausen from the asylum and refugee sector.

We are looking for, effective immediately or by agreement, to provide legal support to our department, a motivated

Lawyer in the asylum sector, 80–100 % fixed-term for 1 year

What awaits you

• Advising and supporting the Asylum and Refugee Care Management and the department management on legal questions and clarifications within the field of activity
• Advising and supporting the specialist office managements in the issuance of instructions and decrees
• Preparation of statements when answering political initiatives and consultations
• Cooperation in the creation of regulations, guidelines, and concepts
• Writing correspondence and administrative work

What you bring with you

• Bachelor or Master in Law
• Experience in administrative law as well as in the asylum and refugee system is an advantage
• Enjoyment in processing diverse legal issues
• Very independent, efficient, and careful way of working
• Stylistically confident oral and written communication skills in the German language
• High social competence and ability to work in a team
• Interest in politics

We offer you

• An interesting activity with diverse and exciting tasks
• A collegial working atmosphere in a motivated team
• The opportunity to contribute directly in a manageable administration and in exchange with various actors
• A modern workplace in the Stahlgiesserei with good connections to public transport
• Flexible working hours and contemporary employment conditions including the possibility for home office

Have we aroused your interest?

Then please apply here:

Further information about the advertised position and the cantonal administration will be gladly provided by Mr. Allan Cabaya, Head of the Asylum and Refugee Care Department, by telephone at +41 52 632 76 88 or visit us at www.sh.ch.

Please note that only online applications will be considered.

We do not accept dossiers from personnel consultants.