kandidatu France

Head of the Litigation Department

Secrétariat Général · State civil service

En français : Sous-directeur du contentieux

This job in plain words

The head of the litigation department runs a team of 35 staff. The team handles most legal disputes for the Ministry of Justice, based in Paris 19th arrondissement.

Open to non-civil servants Remote work possible

Can you apply?

This job is for an experienced manager, either a civil servant or a contract worker. People who are not civil servants can apply.

Category
Category A+ (senior management)
Diploma
Not stated
Experience
At least six years of varied professional experience
Contract
Civil servants and contract staff. Appointment for 3 years, renewable up to a maximum of 6 years, with a probation period of up to 6 months.

The profile they want:

  • Experienced lawyer in constitutional, administrative, European and criminal law
  • Very good analytical and summary skills, comfortable in writing and speaking
  • Ability to adapt to new subjects and make proposals
  • Good organisation and rigour in managing cases
  • Management skills to lead and retain a team of legal experts

What you would do

  • Represent the Keeper of the Seals before the courts
  • Lead and coordinate the four offices of the department
  • Spot sensitive disputes and propose a defence strategy
  • Coordinate the tracking of provisions for legal disputes
  • Propose ways to handle the growing number of cases efficiently

How to apply

Send your application by email to the addresses given on the official offer. The file must include a cover letter and a CV.

Documents to send:

  • Detailed CV (required)
  • Cover letter (required)
  • Statement of service, for public agents not attached to the Ministry of Justice
  • Documents proving the job held, for private sector employees

Good to know:

  • Remote work possible
  • Management role with a team of 35 staff
  • People coming from the private sector will have their past activity checked for compatibility before appointment
  • Post may become vacant from 01/12/2026

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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