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Vocational training in Germany (Ausbildung)

Judicial clerk (Justizfachangestellter/Justizfachangestellte)

Justizfachangestellter / Justizfachangestellte

You keep the court registry or public prosecutor's office running: a 3-year training, paid from the first year, in the public justice service.

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LevelBaccalaureaterequired
Duration3 years36 months
GermanB2required level
Pay during training€1,245 to €1,349gross / month, during the training
The occupation in 30 seconds

What a judicial clerk does

They work in a court or a prosecutor's office alongside judges and prosecutors: they manage case files, monitor deadlines, write letters and take the minutes of hearings.

Manage files

Open, file and move forward criminal, civil, family or inheritance case files.

Monitor deadlines

Calculate and check deadlines, summon parties and witnesses, and serve decisions.

Inform

Receive members of the public, explain procedures and record their requests and statements.

This occupation is for you if…

  • you like the rigour of rules and written procedures
  • you are precise and respect deadlines
  • you can stay discreet with sensitive files
  • you enjoy receiving and informing people

Less suitable if…

  • you do not like office work with paper or digital case files
  • you struggle with strict rules and written procedures
  • you want a job with a lot of physical movement

Advantages

  • Work in the public justice service
  • Regular training pay
  • Varied work: criminal, civil, family, inheritance
  • Options to progress within the justice system

Difficulties

  • Very technical legal framework and vocabulary
  • Constant accuracy and precision required
  • Mostly sedentary work
  • Case files that can be heavy to handle
Day to day

A typical day and the key skills

Starting at the registryThe trainer presents the day's files, the scheduled hearings and the deadlines to watch.
Opening a new case fileRegister a case, create the file and put the documents received in the right order.
Calculating and checking deadlinesIdentify the deadlines of a procedure and prepare the summonses for the people concerned.
Hearing and minutesFollow a hearing beside a colleague and practise recording faithfully what is said.
Receiving a member of the publicListen to the request, explain the procedure to follow and record the statement.
Calculating court costsDraw up a simple statement of costs and check that the file is complete before archiving.

Technical skills

Case file managementCriminal and civil procedureDeadline monitoringEnforcement and insolvencyInheritance and guardianshipCalculating costs

Personal qualities

AccuracyDiscretionOrganisation skillsPublic service ethosCommunication
The training

How the Ausbildung works, year by year

In Germany you learn by working: this is the “dual system”. You are an employee of a company and a student at a vocational school (Berufsschule) at the same time.

3 to 4 days a week at the company
1–2 days school
Year 1

The basics

≈ €1,245gross / month
  • Criminal and minor offence cases
  • Civil procedure
  • Enforcement against movable assets
Year 2

Going deeper

≈ €1,299gross / month
  • Insolvency and family matters
  • Enforcement against real estate
  • Final exam, part 1
Year 3

Independence

≈ €1,349gross / month
  • Inheritance and guardianship
  • Registers and land register
  • Final exam, part 2

Gross monthly pay during the training. Source: BIBB 2025, moyenne nationale, secteur public. These are averages: they vary by region, sector and collective agreement.

Exams and qualification
The final exam is in two parts (gestreckte Abschlussprüfung). Part 1, in the 4th half-year, has two 60-minute written papers (criminal procedure, then civil procedure and enforcement). Part 2, at the end of training, has two written papers and a simulated interview on inheritance or guardianship matters. You obtain the certificate as a judicial clerk (Justizfachangestellter).
Requirements and prospects

Applying, then moving on

What you need to apply

Education levelBaccalaureate level is required.
German levelThe required level is B2. Good technical vocabulary for the trade is a real plus.
Physical fitnessAn office and registry job, mostly sedentary, with contact with the public and visits to the courtroom.
Documents to prepare
  • CV and cover letter in German
  • Translated baccalaureate diplomas and transcripts
  • German B2 level certificate

Where it can lead

Straight awayJudicial clerkWork in the registry of a court or prosecutor's office, supporting judges and prosecutors.
With experienceJustizfachwirtMove into the intermediate justice service after further training, depending on the federal state.
Longer termBailiff or senior postOptions to progress to court bailiff (Gerichtsvollzieher) or other posts in the justice system.
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  3. 3. Learn German, from A1 to B2 (DZK)
    Courses adapted to your starting level, up to the required B2 level. In Douala at our own language centre; elsewhere, with our partner centres.
  4. 4. Prepare the application file (Campus Germany)
    CV and cover letter in German, translated baccalaureate diplomas and transcripts, B2 level certificate.
  5. 5. Find the company and sign the training contract (AZUFA)
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  1. 1

    Check my eligibility

    The test is done online on our website or at our Douala office.

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  2. 2

    Talk to an advisor

    Review your profile, your wishes and the chosen occupation.

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  3. 3

    Learn German, from A1 to B2

    Courses adapted to your starting level, up to the required B2 level. In Douala at our own language centre; elsewhere, with our partner centres.

    DZKRun by DZK · Douala: DZK centre. Elsewhere: partners
  4. 4

    Prepare the application file

    CV and cover letter in German, translated baccalaureate diplomas and transcripts, B2 level certificate.

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  5. 5

    Find the company and sign the training contract

    We connect you with German companies that recruit apprentices, and follow your application through to the contract.

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  6. 6

    Prepare the visa and paperwork

    Support to gather the documents and complete the administrative steps.

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  7. 7

    Prepare your departure and settling in

    Travel, housing and first steps in Germany: we prepare you before you leave.

    KAGEDEV e.V.Run by KAGEDEV e.V.
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    First day of training in Germany

    You arrive prepared and supported, with a team that has known you since day one.

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Frequently asked questions

You may be wondering…

What German level is required?
Level B2 is required. You do not need perfect German, but you must be able to follow lessons and understand safety instructions.
How long does the training last?
36 months, i.e. 3 years.
Am I paid during the training?
Yes. You receive a monthly pay throughout the training, and it generally increases each year.
Where can I take the eligibility test?
Online on our website, or directly at our Douala office.
Where can I learn German?
In Douala, at our language centre DZK. Elsewhere, at our partner language centres: call us to find the nearest one.
Where does a judicial clerk work?
They work in courts and prosecutor's offices, in teams of registry staff, supporting judges, prosecutors and legal advisers.
How is the final exam structured?
It has two parts: part 1 around the middle of the training, part 2 at the end, with written papers and a simulated interview.
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