kandidatu France

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1 Check the conditions You are here

Civil servants (titulaires) and contract staff can apply. A contract applicant needs a master's degree or category A level, and must meet the conditions of articles 3 and 3-1 of decree no. 86-83.

Open to non-civil servants

Category: Category A (executive)

Diploma: Master's degree in law or political science

Experience: At least 4 years of work experience, excluding internships

The profile they look for:

  • At least 4 years of work experience, excluding internships.
  • Excellent knowledge of criminal substantive and procedural law.
  • Good knowledge of the court system and legal terminology.
  • Strong analysis, writing and summary skills.
  • Discretion and loyalty.
  • Awareness of radicalisation phenomena.
2 Résumé and cover letter

A one- or two-page résumé and a short cover letter that takes up the duties of the offer with your examples. If you are a civil servant, you are often asked for your latest status decision (arrêté) and your latest annual review reports.

3 Apply

No deadline given: the offer can be withdrawn at any time, do not wait.

Apply by email to the court, at the address given on the official offer. The CV and cover letter are mandatory.

See the official offer and apply ↗
4 Interview and answer

If your application is shortlisted, the employer contacts you for an interview, often with two or three people. Prepare: why this job, your experience close to the duties, and your questions.

Good to know:

  • Security clearance for national defence secrets required.
  • Oath of office to be taken before starting the job.
  • Remote work possible.
  • Laptop, business software, desk and phone provided.

Kandidatu is an independent website: only the official posting counts. Read it before you apply.