Procureur/e fédéral/e (Domaine entraide judiciaire)

Overview

Berne, Suisse (et travail à domicile) | 80–100%

In this role, you will manage the execution of requests for international mutual legal assistance, particularly in areas involving evidence gathering and the identification, seizure, and transfer of assets linked to crime for purposes of confiscation. Your scope covers the full range of responsibilities of the federal public prosecutor, from terrorism to international corruption, including securities offenses. You may also be asked to provide occasional support in criminal proceedings relating to terrorism, cybercrime, or international criminal law.

Responsibilities

• Lead international mutual legal assistance procedures, often involving complex and/or high-risk matters
• Order the necessary coercive measures to collect evidence, including before the courts responsible for coercive measures
• Order measures related to the seizure and confiscation of proceeds of crime
• Render procedural and final decisions related to the granting of mutual legal assistance
• Take positions before the Federal Criminal Court and the Federal Supreme Court in the event of disputes regarding the scope or granting of mutual legal assistance
• Coordinate mutual legal assistance procedures with domestic criminal proceedings conducted within the same sets of facts

Requirements

• Master’s-level university degree in law; specialization in the field of criminal prosecution; sound knowledge of criminal law and criminal procedure; advocate’s patent
• Several years of practical experience in an equivalent role within a public prosecutor’s office or a court
• Competence in economic and IT matters
• In-depth knowledge of criminal procedure (in particular coercive measures) and command of administrative procedure
• Strong initiative, analytical skills, diplomatic competence, cross-functional thinking, versatility, and an open mindset
• Ability to communicate in at least two national languages, as well as English

Preferred Qualifications

• Additional specialization or proven expertise in areas such as terrorism, cybercrime, or international criminal law (as applicable to occasional support needs)

Compensation & Benefits

• Opportunity to work for Switzerland, with a focus on the success of the Swiss model and the well-being of the population
• Commitment to equal opportunities and diversity in everyday work
• Occupational health support and advice for questions related to physical and mental health

Location

Berne, Suisse (and remote work)

Additional Information

• Application must be submitted via the organization’s applicant management system.
• For this position, placement agencies are not considered.