Assistant to the Legal Unit at DO

The Ombudsman for Discrimination (DO) works toward a society free from discrimination and ensures that those who have experienced discrimination receive redress. DO is now seeking an assistant who wants to contribute to this important work. The Legal Unit The Legal Unit's main responsibility is to oversee compliance with the Discrimination Act. This oversight work is carried out primarily through investigating reports of discrimination. DO also has the right to act as a party in legal proceedings on behalf of individuals who have been subjected to discrimination. The unit's mandate also includes representing individuals disadvantaged in violation of, among other things, parental leave legislation. The Legal Unit currently consists of approximately 50 employees organized into five sections. The legal sections are staffed with section heads, unit assistants, investigation officers, investigators, and legal representatives. The sections are not specialized; instead, they work across all relevant areas of society and on all grounds of discrimination. Your Responsibilities Work as an assistant in the Legal Unit is largely event-driven and responds to various administrative support needs that arise within the unit. The main part of the work involves various administrative tasks related to case management, such as registering and processing reports, decisions, and other documents. Verbal and written contact with the public is also an important part of the role. You will also have contacts with other units at DO. Other common tasks include calendar management, booking meeting rooms, taking meeting minutes, and compiling statistical data for the unit's cases. Invoice processing and simple procurement are part of the work. Additionally, you may be responsible for the unit's physical or digital storage areas. You will also participate in other tasks within the unit, such as booking rooms for events or administering the unit's social arrangements. As a unit assistant, you will be part of an assistant team that collectively provides administrative support to the entire unit, the unit head, and the section heads. The work is coordinated by an administrative coordinator. In your role, you are responsible for keeping your knowledge of the unit's administrative procedures current. You will also participate in the development of the unit and its administrative processes. Requirements We are seeking you with Secondary school diploma or equivalent education A couple of years of current work experience handling cases or matters at a government agency or court, or alternatively a couple of years of other current work experience that DO deems equivalent Very strong Swedish language skills, both spoken and written Very strong proficiency in Microsoft Office. You should have the ability to Work in a structured and thorough manner Collaborate and build good relationships Be service-oriented, flexible, and unpretentious Be solution-focused and responsive to operational needs Switch between and prioritize different tasks Independently initiate and advance work tasks Act with good judgment and professional conduct. Meritorious qualifications Experience working with Evolution Experience handling requests for access to public records Experience extracting and compiling statistics Good English language skills. Considerable weight will be placed on personal qualities. This is a permanent position with a six-month probationary period. The recruiting manager is Johan Levin or HR Consultant Izabella Onstrand. Union representatives are Matilda Davin Omar for Saco and Camilla Arnesen for ST. You can reach them via DO's switchboard at 08-120 20 700. If you have protected personal data, please inform the HR specialist listed above so that we can handle your personal information correctly. Welcome to submit your application including a CV by August 23, 2026 through the application function at http://www.do.se/om-do/jobba-hos-oss/lediga-tjanster/ or to the Ombudsman for Discrimination, Box 4057, 169 04 Solna with reference number DO 2026/1346. If you need assistance with the form for accessibility reasons, you are welcome to contact [email protected] We offer you a workplace with benefits including flexible working hours, wellness allowance, and wellness time. We also offer the possibility of remote work when operations permit. We are committed to discrimination-free recruitment that provides equal rights and opportunities for all. About DO DO is a government agency, and our mandate is regulated by the Act (2008:568) on the Ombudsman for Discrimination. Our mandate includes exercising oversight of the Discrimination Act (2008:567) and working to ensure that discrimination related to gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, religion or other belief, disability, sexual orientation, or age does not occur in any area of society. We also support individuals who have experienced discrimination through advice and other means so they can exercise their rights. DO shall also work to promote equal rights and opportunities regardless of gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, religion or other belief, disability, sexual orientation, or age. We have approximately 130 employees working in accessible facilities at Råsundavägen 18 in Solna, with proximity to good transportation options. We do not view additional accommodations as an obstacle. Learn more about DO at https://www.do.se.

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