Court of Appeals Fiscal – Special Judge Training (Round 4, 2026)

Sveriges Domstolar · Full-time

Box 40, Göteborg, Sweden

The Court of Appeals for Western Sweden is the second largest of the country's six courts of appeals. The Court of Appeals' primary task is to review cases and matters appealed from the district courts within its jurisdiction. The court is organized with four judicial divisions and one administrative division. Approximately 150 people work at the Court of Appeals. The court is located in central Gothenburg. 4 position(s). Judge training provides a unique opportunity to acquire extensive knowledge and experience within various areas of law. Choosing a judicial career means that you will daily contribute to a democratic and legally secure society where you work to ensure everyone's right to have their case heard in an independent and impartial court. About the Position The training service normally spans four years and begins with one year of service as a Court of Appeals Fiscal. As a Court of Appeals Fiscal, you will present cases and prepare proposed judgments and decisions, and keep minutes at main hearings. After this, you serve as a District Court Fiscal for two years at one of the district courts within the Court of Appeals' jurisdiction. As a District Court Fiscal, you handle and judge cases and matters, both independently and together with other judges at the district court. During this service, you typically also mentor notaries. Following your district court service, you return to the Court of Appeals for one year of adjunct service. You serve as a member and participate in collegial judging. Throughout your entire training service, you receive guidance from experienced, permanent judges and participate in a theoretical training program provided by the Court Academy. In addition, we offer a number of internal training sessions and study visits. After completing and passing your adjunct year, you receive employment as a Court of Appeals Assessor and your special judge training is complete. Qualifications We are looking for someone who has completed notary training in accordance with the Notary Ordinance (1990:469) with very good grades and who has Swedish citizenship and meets other requirements set out in Chapter 4, Section 1 of the Code of Judicial Procedure. Very good legal knowledge and analytical ability combined with a very strong ability to prioritize is required. You express yourself clearly, concisely, and correctly both verbally and in writing. We are looking for someone with great maturity, integrity, and very good judgment. As a person, you are receptive to others' opinions, have very good communication skills, and enjoy collaborating with others. To be considered for employment, you must also meet high standards regarding security awareness and suitability. This means that you stand up for democratic values and the state values that guide the operations of Sweden's Courts. Application The Court of Appeals hires Court of Appeals Fiscals four times per year. The Court of Appeals typically hires approximately 20 Court of Appeals Fiscals each year. Application deadlines for each period: 31 January 30 April 31 August 31 October Applications are submitted through the recruitment tool Visma Recruit. Attach your CV, cover letter, and a copy of your degree certificate from the law program, including grades. Also attach your notary grades, or alternatively specify the date when your notary qualification is expected to be completed. When you apply for employment as a fiscal, your application is retained in our applicant database where it remains active for six months. During this time, you have the opportunity to supplement your application with additional grades or references. There is also an option to extend your application for an additional six months if you request it. If you are no longer interested in employment as a fiscal, the Court of Appeals would appreciate notification of this. Selection After the application period closes, all applicants will be asked to complete work psychological tests. If you have completed the Court of Appeals' tests within the past two years, you can choose whether you want to take the tests again or reuse your previous results. You will receive a link to the tests where you can choose to take them again or reuse your previous results. Once the test period is complete, the Court of Appeals reviews the applicants' application materials, test results, and obtains references. The number of applicants invited for interviews is determined by the Court of Appeals' admissions committee based on the applicants' qualifications and the needs of the Court of Appeals and district courts for fiscals. Appointment Start date by agreement. Other Information This recruitment concerns one or more positions. Court of Appeals Fiscals are employed on probation in accordance with the Employment Protection Act (1982:80) with a probationary period of six months. In accordance with the Court of Appeals' employment procedures and suitability requirements, the Court of Appeals will obtain information from the criminal records register in case of employment. Contact For additional information about the position, you can contact the Court of Appeals' HR Strategist Majken Roos, [email protected] Salary form: Monthly salary. Employment type: Permanent employment. Duration: Indefinite, start date: Start date by agreement.