kandidatu France

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1 Check the conditions You are here

This job is only open to contract agents. The applicant must be French. They must not have worked in the court's area for under 2 years as a lawyer, notary, court officer or in another listed legal role.

Open to non-civil servants

Category: Category A (executive)

Diploma: Law degree at Bac+4 level (law, political science)

Experience: Beginners accepted

The profile they look for:

  • Law degree at Bac+4 level at least
  • Very good level in civil law and criminal procedure
  • Good knowledge of the judicial and administrative system
  • Strong skills in analysis, writing and summarising
  • Organised, autonomous and discreet
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No deadline given: the offer can be withdrawn at any time, do not wait.

Send your cover letter and CV by email to the contact person named in the offer. The official offer page on Choisir le Service Public gives the contact details.

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:

  • Remote work possible
  • 3-month probationary period, renewable
  • Start no later than 1 December 2026
  • The candidate must take an oath before the court of appeal before starting

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