What does a Court Clerk do?

You draft rulings and support judges in their decisions.

How much does a Court Clerk earn?

Entry ~CHF CHF 85'000, mid ~CHF CHF 110'000 per year (approximate).

Court Clerk

Law & Security

Court clerks draft judgments, prepare hearings and support judges in the administration of justice. They analyse complex cases, research legal issues and formulate judicial decisions. The role requires excellent language skills and legal expertise.

Entry

~CHF 85'000

CHF 7'083/Mt.

Mid

~CHF 110'000

CHF 9'167/Mt.

Senior

~CHF 140'000

CHF 11'667/Mt.

Approximate values — salaries may vary by region, employer and experience.

📚 Education

LevelUniversity / ETH

Duration72 months

Your path to Court Clerk

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Secondary School

You are here

High School4 years

Baccalaureate

📊 Grade average ~5.0 for admission (varies by canton)

Long-track (from grade 6)Short-track (from grade 8/9)Apprenticeship + BMS + Passerelle

University / ETH

Bachelor's degree

3 years

Master's degree

1.5–2 years

Career Start

Master's degree

Starting salary: CHF 85'000/year

Academic Requirements

🔢 Mathematics6/10

🔬 Science4/10

💻 IT4/10

🔧 Manual1/10

🎨 Artistic2/10

📊 Ratings

⚖️ Work-Life-Balance7/10

🎨 Creativity4/10

🤝 Social Contact5/10

💪 Physical Demands1/10

📈 Career Growth7/10

🔮 Future Outlook7/10

🔥 Demand (current)6/10

✨ AI Risk5/10

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