Unit Assistant - Support in Legislative and Negotiation Processes

Department of Intellectual Property and Transport Law, Ministry of Justice Do you have many years of administrative experience and enjoy a service-oriented role? Do you want to work in a political environment where you can contribute to societal development? We are now seeking a unit assistant who can provide qualified administrative support in legislative and negotiation processes. Your workday. Sweden's tomorrow. As a unit assistant, you will be responsible for managing and developing the unit's internal administration. You will assist the unit manager in daily work, register, dispatch, and archive new and ongoing cases and decisions. You will also support case handlers in legislative work by managing and editing legislative products such as legislative council referrals and proposals. A significant part of your day will involve handling government matters, coordinating the unit's practical planning, and implementing various internal and external meetings. You will also participate in developing the office's and unit's administrative routines. Together with professional colleagues, you will contribute to societal development. Every day. About the Unit The Department of Intellectual Property and Transport Law works with legislation in intellectual property and transport law, including copyright, patents, trademarks, maritime, aviation, and road traffic. The unit is also responsible for negotiation work in these areas, both within the EU and globally. Learn more about our operations at www.government.se. Your Background For this position, you must have a high school education or equivalent, and many years of administrative experience. You need experience working in the Government Offices and be familiar with document management systems and Government Offices templates, especially regarding legislative products. Experience from registry work is also necessary. Additionally, we expect you to have high IT proficiency and master the entire Office suite. Your Characteristics To thrive in this role, you need to be meticulous and have strong administrative skills. You should be able to plan, structure, initiate, and prioritize both your own work and the unit's processes. You should be comfortable in a dynamic environment with many different contact surfaces and have a pronounced ability to collaborate. You communicate fluently and have the ability to support the unit's goals and work smoothly with constructive suggestions and solutions. Additional Information This is a fixed-term position from 2026-01-01 to 2026-12-31. A security review will be conducted before a decision on employment is made. Are You Interested? To learn more about the job and what we offer, contact Anders Olin, Unit Manager of the Department of Intellectual Property and Transport Law. You are also welcome to contact HR Partner Urban Moberg. Union contact persons are Klara Hedlund for Saco and Catharina de Grad for ST. You can reach all of them via the Government Offices switchboard, +46-8-405 10 00. Welcome to register your application in our recruitment tool no later than November 26, 2025. The Government Offices' mission is to support the government in governing Sweden and implementing its policies. 4,800 people work here, of whom 600 are stationed abroad. The Government Offices welcome applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We see gender equality and diversity as a strength and asset and actively work to be a workplace free from discrimination. The Ministry of Justice is responsible for judicial authorities, including the police, prosecutors, courts, and correctional services. The department is also responsible for migration issues. Legislation in constitutional law, general administrative law, civil law, procedural law, criminal law, and migration and asylum law falls within the department's area of responsibility.