Every year, the Swedish Social Insurance Agency (Försäkringskassan) makes 21 million decisions that impact people's lives and society as a whole. We disburse approximately 260 billion kronor annually. It is public tax money that we manage, which comes with a significant responsibility. Therefore, we thoroughly assess each case, adhere to laws and regulations, provide information and guidance, care, and show consideration. This is a job for those 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.
The Department for Children and Families administers a number of different social insurance benefits, including parental leave, pregnancy compensation, child support, and housing allowance. The Legal Support operational area is responsible for the department's case review activities, litigation in court, and legal support closely related to case management. Our department's lawyers in the Children and Families department are located in Gothenburg, Örebro, and Stockholm. We are in an exciting developmental phase and need to expand our team. We are looking for someone who enjoys taking responsibility for their tasks.
Legal Support, Development, and Collaboration
Working as a lawyer within a social insurance department entails special responsibility for the correct and uniform application of social insurance and other applicable legislation. Based on legal governance, you will be responsible for monitoring legal developments within the insurance area you operate in. By providing legal support on administrative law issues to specialists, development activities, and managers within the insurance area, you contribute to good legal quality. You share your knowledge and contribute to effective collaboration both within the department and with other departments, including the agency's legal department.
As a lawyer, you will handle confidential information, which requires high standards of handling. Therefore, it is essential that you have a strong sense of security if you work with us.
This is a job for those who want to take responsibility.
We are looking for candidates who:
• Hold a Master of Laws (jur.kand.) or equivalent degree.
• Act on their own initiative and take responsibility for high-quality results.
• Have a systematic and meticulous working style.
• Can understand and analyze complex issues.
• Possess good communication skills, both verbally and in writing.
• Collaborate effectively to achieve common goals.
It is advantageous if you have:
• Knowledge in data protection and digitalization law, administrative law, and public access and confidentiality.
• Experience working within an administrative authority.
• Knowledge of social insurance law.
• Strong pedagogical abilities.
• Expertise in the current department’s insurance area.
We place great emphasis on your personal qualities.
Other Information
A number of positions are available, permanent, full-time, with start dates to be agreed upon. A probationary period may be applicable. In accordance with Försäkringskassan's security guidelines, background checks will be conducted in this recruitment. Remote work may be an option if the job permits. In this recruitment process, psychological testing may be used as part of the selection process. Travel related to the job may occur.
Work locations: Gothenburg and Stockholm (Telefonplan).
Would you like to know more about Försäkringskassan as an employer? Visit fk.se/jobbahososs.
Contact Persons
Manager: Anna Yngvesson, +46 10-111 69 74 (for questions about the position). HR Specialist: Sara Ståhl,
[email protected], +46 10-114 15 35 (for questions about the recruitment process). ST: Carolina Mancho, +46 10-116 28 80, Saco-S: Johanna Älander, +46 10-111 91 21, Seko: Johanna Grundström, +46 10-115 30 44.
Application
We welcome your application by November 24, 2025. Please upload your degree certificates, transcripts, and credentials along with your application.
If you have protected personal data or do not have access to Bank ID, please call the HR specialist named in the advertisement for assistance with your application submission.
In all that we do, we shall act based on the principle of the equal worth of all people, legal certainty, and provide good service to the citizens.