Jurist (m/f), 70–90 %

Kanton Schaffhausen, Sozialamt The Sozialamt of the Canton Schaffhausen fulfills overarching tasks in the areas of social assistance, maintenance assistance, and victim assistance. It is responsible for the authorization, financing, and supervision of institutions for adults with disabilities and is responsible for the authorization of inpatient child and youth institutions and for the foster care system. Additionally, the department operates the specialist office for equality, violence prevention, and violence protection. Furthermore, the Sozialamt performs tasks in connection with the accommodation, support, integration promotion, and material assistance of persons from the asylum and refugee sector. The legal service of the Sozialamt, as an important service provider, is responsible for advising and supporting the department management and the departments and specialist offices of the department in all legal matters within the department's area of responsibility. It instructs appeal proceedings, edits decisions, acts as the compensation authority for victim assistance, and acts as the central specialist office in the area of international maintenance collection. Furthermore, it works out decrees, consultations, and proposals for the political authorities. We are looking for – fixed-term for two years – starting immediately or by arrangement to support our team in the legal service a Jurist (m/f), 70–90 % What awaits you Support with all arising tasks of the legal service in the Sozialamt, with a focus on: • Preparation of appeal decisions including procedural instruction in the area of social assistance • Support in the issuance of decrees and proposals to the Regierungsrat and Kantonsrat • Advising and supporting the department and specialist office managements • Writing correspondence and completing administrative work What you bring with you • Legal studies (lic. iur. or MLaw) • Experience in administrative law and in the drafting of appeal decisions • Experience in the task areas of the Sozialamt is an advantage • Knowledge in legislation is an advantage • Very independent, efficient, and careful way of working • Stylistically confident oral and written expression skills in the German language • Interest in social policy issues We offer you • An interesting activity with diverse and interesting tasks • A collegial working atmosphere in a motivated team • The possibility 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 according to cantonal personnel law including the possibility for home office The Canton Schaffhausen as an employer The Kantonale Verwaltung 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. As diverse as our organization, so are our workplaces. These are characterized by broad areas of responsibility, professionalism, and proximity to citizens. Have we aroused your interest? We look forward to your online application! Further information about the advertised position will be gladly provided by Frau Maya Hunziker, Head of Legal Service, via email at maya.hunziker@sh.ch or by telephone at +41 52 632 76 96 or visit us at www.sh.ch. Please note that only online applications will be considered. We do not accept dossiers from personnel consultants.