Debt Collection Clerk (100%)

High Court of the Canton of Zürich The High Court of the Canton of Zürich is, on the one hand, an appeals authority in civil and criminal matters, and on the other hand, it is responsible for the independent judicial administration of the Zürich civil and criminal courts as well as for notary matters. It issues the necessary ordinances and instructions for this purpose. In the area of judicial administration, it is responsible, among other things, for the financial planning and budget execution of the High Court, the district courts, and the notary offices. The Finance and Controlling department, with its approximately 30 employees, is responsible for the financial and operational accounting of the High Court, for the controlling area of the High Court and the twelve district courts of the Canton of Zürich, as well as for the central billing and collection of all claims of the civil and criminal courts as well as the penal orders of the public prosecutor's offices. For the Central Debt Collection Office, we are looking for as of 1 September 2026 or by arrangement a Debt Collection Clerk (100%) # Your tasks ### • Processing complex debt collection cases in connection with fines, monetary penalties, and procedural costs • Independent monitoring of deadlines and appointments • Processing daily incoming correspondence • Agreeing on payment modalities and their control • Initiation and monitoring of enforcement proceedings (debt collection, legal opening, seizure, realization, bankruptcy proceedings) • Conversion requests for fines/monetary penalties • Written, telephone, and personal contact with debtors and authorities • Processing of follow-up collections Your profile ### • Commercial basic training • Experience in debt collection (SchKG) required • Enjoyment in dealing with authorities as well as demanding debtors • Good German and Swiss German skills • Confident and good oral and written expression • Structured, exact, independent, and reliable way of working • Quick comprehension and mental flexibility • High level of commitment as well as sense of responsibility • Discretion, loyalty, teamwork Our offer ### In addition to an attractive place of work in the heart of Zürich and a good range of further training opportunities, an exciting and interesting position in a dedicated, collegial team awaits you. A working environment in which keeping a cool head is required and appreciated even in hectic situations. For questions, the team leader, D. Bachofer (Tel. 044 257 95 34) is at your disposal. Please submit your complete application with the usual documents (motivation letter, CV, certificates, diplomas, and salary expectations) by 30 August 2026. A debt collection register extract and a criminal record extract are required. Should the application dossier be uploaded beforehand without these extracts, they must be submitted promptly if required. Have we aroused your interest in this varied activity? We look forward to your online application.