Current job vacancies at the Federal Fiscal Court
The Federal Fiscal Court in Munich – the Federal Supreme Court for Taxation and Customs – is seeking a salaried employee (m/f/d) to join the office of the Documentation and Information Department as soon as possible.
What you can expect
In this position, you will perform a wide range of responsible tasks in the registry/office of the Documentation Department, as well as duties related to the documentation of court decisions and literature (books/journals). These include, among other things:
- Support for technical documentation (this requires an evaluation of text content)
- Data entry, collection, and transfer into systems for publication on legal information portals
- File generation for the legal information system
- Monitoring the publication of decisions and post-processing of data/files
- Preliminary formal review/quality assurance
- Creating and maintaining lists
- Maintaining (digital) filing systems and archives
What matters to you
- Flexible work schedules, prompt compensation for overtime,
- secure full-time position in the public sector (workdays Monday through Friday),
- entry-level candidates are also welcome,
- additional position allowance of up to €220 for service at the highest federal courts,
- assistance with finding housing (federal housing assistance),
- employer contribution toward the Deutschland-Jobticket, free underground parking space,
- benefits offered as part of the workplace health management program,
- convenient location in the immediate vicinity of the Isar River and the English Garden.
What matters to us
- Completed three-year administrative training program in a relevant field (e.g., administrative assistant, judicial clerk, or office communications specialist) or a comparable qualification,
- willingness and a positive attitude to familiarize yourself with new areas of responsibility within a reasonable amount of time,
- practical IT skills in MS Office required; willingness to quickly acquire thorough knowledge of specialized applications as well as various documentation environments and communication platforms; knowledge of working with electronic files is desirable,
- ability to work independently and a meticulous and structured approach to work,
- good reading comprehension and strong verbal and written communication skills,
- ability to handle stress and meet deadlines even during periods of heavy workload,
- an open, friendly demeanor, and strong communication and teamwork skills.
The position is a permanent appointment classified in Pay Grade 6 of the collective bargaining agreement for the public sector, with a six-month probationary period.
We welcome applications from all interested candidates, regardless of their cultural and social background, age, religion, worldview, or sexual identity. The provisions of the General Equal Treatment Act, the Federal Equality Act, and Social Code Book IX (Rehabilitation and Participation of People with Disabilities) apply to the selection of applicants. When qualifications are equal, applicants with severe disabilities will be given preferential consideration. Applications requesting part-time work will also be considered; staffing and organizational possibilities will be reviewed upon receipt of such applications.
Have we piqued your interest? If so, please submit your application by October 25, 2026, to the Federal Fiscal Court, Central Department, Ismaninger Straße 109, 81675 Munich, or electronically as a single PDF file to personal@bfh.bund.de.
Only direct applications accompanied by relevant supporting documents (in particular, a cover letter, resume, and transcripts/evaluation letters) will be considered.
Please provide your email address and/or phone number—where you can be reached during the day—for any interim updates or to schedule appointments. Do you have questions about the position advertised? Feel free to contact us by email at personal@bfh.bund.de.
Due to legal requirements, the Federal Fiscal Court retains application documents for a period of at least three months, even if your application is unsuccessful. By applying for the position mentioned above, you agree to this. Submitted application documents will not be returned; please send copies only.
Data protection information: The data contained in your application documents is requested pursuant to Section 26(1) of the Federal Data Protection Act for the purpose of filling the advertised post and will be processed by the Federal Finance Court in accordance with the provisions of the European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) (Article 6(1)(b) and (c) of the GDPR). This data will be passed on to the staff members of the Federal Fiscal Court responsible for conducting the recruitment process. The data controller responsible for the processing of your data is the Federal Fiscal Court, Ismaninger Straße 109, 81675 Munich, Tel.: +49 (0)89/9231-0, email: bundesfinanzhof@bfh.bund.de.
Information on Legal Clerkship and Internship
The Federal Fiscal Court as Chosen Location for Legal Clerkship
The Federal Fiscal Court as part of the Federal Supreme Court accepts legal trainees during their education only under exceptional circumstances.
The First Examination (Section 5(1) of the DRiG) has to be completed at least with an overall grade of „good“. Proof of profound knowledge in fiscal law is also required.
Legal trainees are only accepted after having passed the written part of their Second State Examination. If these requirements are not met legal trainees should not apply. The number of training places for legal trainees is limited. Applications will only be accepted from the start of the traineeship. Please note: The legal training in a chosen location can be done at one of the Fiscal courts.
If you would like to contact us, please enclose your curriculum vitae: praesidialrichter@bfh.bund.de.
Internship
There are no internships available for law students.