Assistant to the Legal Unit at DO

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The Equality Ombudsman (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 primary task of the Legal Unit is to oversee compliance with the discrimination legislation. Oversight work is conducted mainly through investigating reports of discrimination. DO also has the right to represent individuals who have experienced discrimination in legal proceedings. DO's mandate also includes representing individuals who have been disadvantaged in violation of, among other things, parental leave legislation. The Legal Unit currently consists of approximately 50 employees divided into five sections. The legal sections include section heads, unit assistants, case officers, investigators, and litigation managers. The sections are not specialized; they work across all relevant areas of society and with respect to all grounds for discrimination. Your Responsibilities Work as an assistant in the Legal Unit is largely event-driven and based on the various administrative support needs that arise in 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 communication with the public is also an important part of the work. You will also have contact with other units at DO. Other common tasks include calendar management, booking facilities, taking meeting minutes, and preparing statistical data for the unit's cases. Invoice processing and simple procurement are part of the work. You may also be responsible for the unit's physical or digital storage spaces. You will also participate in other tasks within the unit, such as booking facilities for events or organizing the unit's celebrations. 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. Work is coordinated by an administrative coordinator. In your role, you are responsible for keeping your knowledge of the unit's administrative procedures up to date. You will also participate in developing the unit and its administrative processes. Qualifications We are looking for someone with - upper secondary education or equivalent qualification - 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 considers equivalent - very good knowledge of Swedish, both spoken and written - very good knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite. You should have the ability to - work in a structured and thorough manner - collaborate and build good relationships - be service-minded, flexible, and humble - be solution-oriented and responsive to the unit's needs - switch between and prioritize different tasks - independently initiate and advance work tasks - act with good judgment and professionalism. Meritorious experience includes - experience working with Evolution - experience handling requests for public access to documents - experience extracting and compiling statistics - good knowledge of English. Great weight will be placed on personal qualities. This is a permanent position with a six-month probationary period. About DO DO is a government agency and our mandate is regulated by the Act (2008:568) on the Equality Ombudsman. Our mandate includes overseeing compliance with the Discrimination Act (2008:567) and working to prevent discrimination based on gender, gender identity or expression, ethnic origin, religion or other belief, disability, sexual orientation, or age in any area of society. We also provide advice and other assistance to help those who have experienced discrimination exercise their rights. DO further works to promote equal rights and opportunities regardless of gender, gender identity or expression, ethnic origin, religion or other belief, disability, sexual orientation, or age. We are approximately one hundred employees working in accessible premises at Råsundavägen 18 in Solna, with good public transportation access. We do not see further accommodations as an obstacle. Learn more about DO at https://www.do.se. We offer a workplace with benefits including flexible working hours, wellness allowance, and wellness time. We also offer the possibility of some remote work if operations permit. We are committed to recruitment free from discrimination that provides equal rights and opportunities for all. 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 information, we ask you to notify the HR specialist indicated above so that we can handle your personal information correctly. Welcome to submit your application no later than August 23, 2026 via the application function at http://www.do.se/om-do/jobba-hos-oss/lediga-tjanster/ or to the Equality Ombudsman, Box 4057, 169 04 Solna with reference number DO 2026/1346. You apply by attaching a clear CV and answering a number of selection questions. The questions are based on the qualifications for this recruitment and together with your CV form the basis for the selection in the process. If you need help with the form due to accessibility reasons, you are welcome to contact [email protected]The Equality Ombudsman (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 primary task of the Legal Unit is to oversee compliance with the discrimination legislation. Oversight work is conducted mainly through investigating reports of discrimination. DO also has the right to represent individuals who have experienced discrimination in legal proceedings. DO's mandate also includes representing individuals who have been…

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Solna

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Box 4057

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59.359339, 17.9793232kopírovatotevřít v ▾

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1. 8. 2026

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5. 8. 2026

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