About the role
Court of Appeal assessors are lawyers who work at one of Sweden's Courts of Appeal, which is the second instance in the general judicial system. They have usually completed a law program at a university and fulfilled a clerkship, as well as served as a district court fiscal or district court clerk. Court of Appeal assessors play an important role in preparing cases and assisting the senior judges of the Court of Appeal.Responsibilities
Court of Appeal assessors examine documentation and prepare matters before trials. They participate in the processing of cases, write legal investigations, and draft verdicts. Their work also involves serving as lay judges in cases where they have the right to pass judgment.Skills and tools
Court of Appeal assessors must have in-depth knowledge of law, especially within procedural law. They need to be skilled in legal analysis, argumentation, and written presentation. The use of legal databases and legal research systems are central tools in their work. Common competencies demanded by employers are kvalitetssäkring, utvecklingsarbete and processrätt.