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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

  1. 1Further training to become a Certified Judicial Specialist (Justizfachwirt/in)
  2. 2Specialization in various legal areas (e.g., criminal law, civil law)
  3. 3Advancement to higher pay grades within the judicial administration
  4. 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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Frequently asked questions

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.