kandidatu France

Deputy to the sub-director of legal affairs

Direction des affaires Juridiques · State civil service

En français : Adjoint(e) à la sous-directrice des affaires juridiques

This job in plain words

This job is in Paris, at 97/99 rue de Grenelle, in the legal affairs department of the education, sports and youth ministries. The person assists the sub-director, manages the sub-directorate's work with 45 staff, and can stand in for her.

Open to non-civil servants Remote work possible

Can you apply?

Civil servants (titulaires) and contract staff can apply. The job particularly suits an administrative judge; a judicial magistrate or a state administrator with legal expertise experience may also apply.

Category
Category A+ (senior management)
Diploma
Not stated
Experience
Expert level; proven experience in administrative litigation.
Contract
Civil servants (titulaires) and contract staff; contract type and length not stated.

The profile they want:

  • In-depth legal knowledge, mainly in public and administrative law.
  • Proven experience in administrative litigation.
  • Strong skills in management and team leadership.
  • Rigour, method and strong analysis and synthesis skills.
  • Responsiveness, prioritisation and good organisation.
  • Proven writing skills.

What you would do

  • Assist the sub-director in running and leading the sub-directorate.
  • Review legal opinions and litigation briefs prepared by the offices.
  • Draft or review laws and regulations.
  • Follow sensitive cases and represent the department in meetings.
  • Represent the ministry before administrative courts, where needed.
  • Train and support consultants in litigation work.

How to apply

Apply by email, sending your CV and cover letter to the address given on the official offer on Choisir le Service Public. The contacts are the sub-director and her deputies.

Documents to send:

  • CV
  • Cover letter

Good to know:

  • Remote work possible.
  • The job involves representing the ministry or department in meetings and before administrative courts.
  • Manages 45 staff.
  • Position vacant from 01/05/2026.

We wrote this summary automatically from the official offer. Only the offer published on Choisir le Service Public counts: read it before you apply. Source: Choisir le Service Public (DGAFP), Etalab 2.0 licence.

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