About this role
The District Court is a modern workplace with centrally located and beautifully situated premises in Vänersborg. In 2027, the court will move to new and purpose-built facilities in central Vänersborg. Our employees are our most important resource, and as an employer, we are committed to ensuring that our staff feel well, thrive, and find meaning in their work, thereby contributing to the court's development.
The court is divided into three adjudicating departments and one administrative department. Department 1 is a general department that handles criminal cases, civil cases, bankruptcies, general court matters, and enforcement cases. Departments 2 and 3 are environmental courts that deal with issues such as permits for environmentally hazardous activities and water activities, as well as reviewing decisions from county administrative boards and municipalities regarding matters related to the Environmental Code and the Planning and Building Act. The court also handles property cases that have been appealed to the court from the Land Survey Authority, as well as water and sewage cases.
At the court, there are judges, technical advisors, clerks, legal assistants, trainees, court administrators, and administrative staff.
Are you interested in planning and building law as well as environmental law and want to work alongside knowledgeable and dedicated colleagues? Do you have a strong ability to contribute to a positive work environment while also seeking to develop within a socially important and dynamic organization? If so, the position of legal assistant - special fixed-term employment - at Vänersborg District Court, located in the environmental court, may be the right opportunity for you!
Job Description
A legal assistant in the environmental court handles cases and matters alongside judges, technical advisors, and court administrators. The tasks are varied and independent, with a significant portion of the work conducted under one's own responsibility. The role of a legal assistant requires a solid legal competence and offers excellent opportunities to broaden and deepen this knowledge across several dynamic areas of law. At the court, case work is primarily digital.
Your main responsibilities will include:
• Taking preparatory actions in cases
• Conducting legal research
• Presenting cases
• Serving as the minute-taker during oral hearings
• Drafting proposals for decisions
As a legal assistant, you will play a central and driving role in the work and bear significant responsibility for ensuring that cases are resolved with high quality and efficiency.
Due to the court's extensive jurisdiction, travel with overnight stays is included, and a driver's license is desirable.
Qualifications
• You hold a law degree (of 270 credits)
• You are qualified as a trainee lawyer
• You have good knowledge of the Swedish language, both spoken and written
• You possess good computer skills, including proficiency in the Office suite, other document management systems, and the ability to work in a digital environment
It is advantageous to have:
• Experience in independent legal work, preferably within the areas of the environmental court
• Experience in independently preparing cases or matters within an administrative authority or court
• Experience in the various areas of law of the environmental court
• A documented interest in environmental law
Personal Attributes
To succeed in the role of legal assistant, it is crucial that you can work independently and efficiently, are analytical and meticulous, and can collaborate with others while relating to your surroundings in a flexible and responsive manner. Furthermore, you have a strong ability to plan and organize your work, independently prioritize among your tasks, and achieve results by working towards set goals. It is important to be responsible and able to communicate clearly in both speech and writing, and to handle IT systems effectively. Excellent judgment is essential.
Great emphasis will be placed on your personal qualities.
To be considered for employment, you must meet high standards regarding judgment, security awareness, and suitability. This means that you uphold democratic values and the governmental principles that guide the operations of Sweden's courts. We require compliance with applicable laws.
We offer
• An employment opportunity where you can develop
• A generous flexible working hours agreement
• Wellness allowance of 4,200 SEK
• Regular employee surveys via the tool Winningtemp
Please refer to Benefits and Terms (https://www.domstol.se/jobba-hos-oss/att-jobba-i-sveriges-domstolar/varfor-jobba-hos-oss/formaner-och-villkor/) within Sweden's Courts.
Employment Conditions
Special fixed-term employment. The court applies individual salary setting.
Application
Application deadline: December 11, 2025. Interviews will be held during week 51. We request that you attach your CV, cover letter, transcripts, and certificates that verify the requested education and work experience.
We apply competency-based recruitment and may therefore use tests as part of the selection process.
Prior to employment, background checks may be conducted.
The District Court strives for diversity among its staff regarding age, gender, and cultural background.
To ensure an inclusive and fair recruitment process, Sweden's Courts apply competency-based recruitment. Our selection is based on candidates' competencies and qualifications