Ausbildung career
Judicial Clerk / Legal Administrative Assistant Ausbildung in Germany
German name: Justizfachangestellte/r
The vocational training to become a Judicial Clerk is a 3-year recognized apprenticeship in the public service. You will learn to administratively support courts and public prosecutor's offices, manage files, and handle correspondence.
What you do
- Process correspondence and manage incoming/outgoing mail
- Create, maintain, and archive files/records
- Monitor appointments and calculate deadlines
- Take minutes during court hearings or meetings
- Calculate fees and monitor payment transactions
- Provide information to citizens, lawyers, and other authorities
- Prepare and manage evidence and documents
Requirements
- At least a secondary school diploma (Realschulabschluss)
- Good German language skills, both written and spoken (B2 level)
- Meticulous and accurate working style
- Organizational and planning skills
- Sense of responsibility and discretion
- Interest in legal and administrative tasks
- Good communication and teamwork skills
Career prospects
- 1Further training to become a Certified Judicial Specialist (Justizfachwirt/in)
- 2Specialization in various legal areas (e.g., criminal law, civil law)
- 3Advancement to higher pay grades within the judicial administration
- 4University studies (e.g., law, administrative law) with appropriate university entrance qualification
Open positions
There are no open positions in this career right now. New positions come in several times a day.
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Answers from our data on salary, length, German level and open positions.
How much do you earn in a Judicial Clerk / Legal Administrative Assistant Ausbildung in Germany?
Usually 1,000 to 1,250 € a month. Pay rises with each year of training; the company sets the exact amount.
What German level do I need for a Judicial Clerk / Legal Administrative Assistant Ausbildung?
Usually B2 German is enough. It is a guideline: some companies ask for more, some accept less.
What are the requirements for a Judicial Clerk / Legal Administrative Assistant Ausbildung?
At least a secondary school diploma (Realschulabschluss); Good German language skills, both written and spoken (B2 level); Meticulous and accurate working style; Organizational and planning skills.
Where can I find open Judicial Clerk / Legal Administrative Assistant Ausbildung positions?
There are no open positions right now. New positions come in several times a day.
How to apply as a Judicial Clerk / Legal Administrative Assistant
Create your German CV, no account needed. Then apply to one of the open positions.
Career information is based on BERUFENET by the Federal Employment Agency.