FAQ - 20 Questions & Answers

Currently, job ads are only accepted via email at lawjobs@weblaw.ch.

Since July 2023, Lawjobs has been offering a unique opportunity in «Swiss Legal Recruiting» to reach potential candidates even more efficiently. We have made the job search even easier and faster. More than 250 relevant filter options not only make your ads easier to find, but also increase the chances of receiving more accurate applications.
 

Upgrade to Top Jobs & Special Box or publish via Gold or Platin and you can continue to enjoy great benefits. With these placements, your ads are prominently displayed on the job board and in the non-filterable Jusletter. In addition, your ads will be prominently displayed on the main page of Weblaw.ch.
 

During the booking process, you will receive a digital form which you can fill in within 1-2 minutes - this is optional. Through our analysis of your job description, we configure a filter selection. This result is refined by the information you provide in your job ad. Particularly if certain information is missing from the ad due to space limitations, your participation will ensure an even more accurate match to your specific needs and optimise the filter result.

Listing multiple job roles in a single job ads, especially if they differ in job title, respective duties, and/or compensation, is not permitted.
 

In this case, you may publish multiple job ads, and from the second posting onwards, you will receive a bulk discount.
 

Moreover, the use of Lawjobs to integrate a job portal added via IFrame, which has no economic or legal connection to Lawjobs, is prohibited.
 

It's also forbidden to showcase additional job offers under a single job ad.
 

Should any violations occur, Weblaw AG reserves the right to permanently remove the job ad immediately.

Your email should contain the following information, otherwise we will gladly ask for clarifications:

• Your final job ad in Word/PDF or by link (possibly with a link to the application form)
   
• The desired publication date, if not immediate: Processing time (24h - 48h)
   
• The product name: Standard, Gold, Platin, Academics and e.g. upgrades
   
• Your current billing address
   
• Special requests or indications, e.g. form of placement (PDF, HTML, IFrame)

PDF Posting

• Advantages:

(1) Easy creation
PDFs are easy to create, and many are familiar with the tools used to create PDFs.

(2) Format consistency
PDF documents retain their format, regardless of the device they are viewed on.

(3) Security
PDFs can be locked to prevent the content from being changed later.

(4) Links in the job ad
We can make your application forms or email contact information available through several buttons next to the PDF job ad.

• Disadvantages:

(1) Inflexible formatting
PDFs have fixed layouts that do not adapt to different screen sizes. This can affect readability on mobile devices.

(2) Poorer SEO (Search Engine Optimization)
PDF job advertisements are not indexed as well by search engines as HTML job ads, as the content of PDFs is hardly readable for tools like Google for Jobs. Only the title outside of the PDF can be "crawled", but this is probably not enough. Result: Lower reach and click numbers for PDF postings.

(3) Possible need for download
Job seekers may need to download the PDF to view it properly, which can be an obstacle for many.


HTML Posting

You can see a current example here.

• Advantages:

(1) Flexible formatting
HTML job ads can adapt to different screen sizes, improving readability on mobile devices. Consider the candidate journey.

(2) Better SEO
HTML is optimally "crawled" by search engines and better indexed than PDF content.

(3) Interactivity
HTML allows for interactive elements, such as forms and buttons. We can also set any links, without technical limits.

(4) Availability of PDF download
You can individually make your PDF job ad available for download, with all the advantages of a PDF posting.

• Disadvantages:

You do not have any disadvantages.


iFrame Posting

• Advantages:

(1) Embedding and independence of content
With iFrames, you can embed content from another or your own source directly on a main website like Lawjobs.

(2) Interactivity
iFrames can contain interactive content such as forms and videos.

• Disadvantages:

(1) SEO problems
Content in iFrames is often not indexed by search engines, similar to PDFs.

(2) Compatibility problems
Not all browsers support iFrames or they can be blocked by users. Display problems on the main website cannot be resolved by Lawjobs, as the source code is not within Lawjobs' sphere of influence.

(3) Security issues
iFrames can be vulnerable to clickjacking attacks.

(4) Performance losses
The creation of IFrames can be 1-2 orders of magnitude slower than other DOM elements, which can affect performance.

(5) Confusing structure
The frame structure can sometimes be confusing, especially when scroll bars appear in multiple frames.

(6) Blocked page loads & Limited connection pool
iFrames can block the loading of the page, which can give job seekers the impression that the page is very slow. iFrames share the connection pool with the main page and can use up all available connections when loading resources, blocking the loading of main page resources.

Depending on the number of incoming job ads, between 24 and 48 hours on working days.

Yes, that's possible. We are happy to publish the same job ad in FR, ENG, and IT. Free of charge.

By participating in the Employer Branding Program, you have the opportunity to present your employer brand centrally and permanently on Lawjobs. You benefit from having your own, individually designed employer page and from exclusive slots for the recruiting format "Lawjobs in Interview", which is published on the Lawjobs Blog, in the weekly job letter to over 1`350 subscribers (Thursday), and via the Weblaw social media channels, also in combination with your current job advertisement. Additionally, many other Lawjobs & Weblaw products are included, such as Per§onalia and Weblaw Agenda.

To the overview of services and prices.

The graphic and content customization service remains free of charge for you, at any time.

If you wish, we can also support you more extensively in the textual and graphic implementation of your job ad. For this purpose, experienced professionals from the recruitment and graphics department are at your disposal. This extra service costs CHF 210 excluding VAT.

If you wish to expand your IT infrastructure, we recommend our in-house solution for a virtual work environment to digital law firms and those who want to become one.

For the price of a cup of coffee per day, LawDesk forms the foundation for your daily work and combines IT infrastructure, specialist applications, optional legal content, and electronic legal transactions in one package. By outsourcing your IT, you can fully devote yourself to your clients, instead of dealing with recurring updates or security issues. With LawDesk, you are not tied to a fixed workspace. You can access everything you need with any of your devices - anytime, anywhere.

On Lawjobs, we make a cost distinction between full-positions and Academics, the latter of which includes internships, voluntary positions, and all university jobs. Academics offer the same range of services but at a more affordable price.

The duration is generally 31 days from activation, but can be shortened or extended upon request.
 

During this period, the job ad will be published 4 times in the widely-read Jusletter (on Mondays) as well as 4 times in the Jobletter (on Thursdays). With an additional upgrade and placement in a specialized publication (ASAonline or Weblaw Rundmail Datenschutz), the job ad will be published at specific times, independent of its activation on the portal, with a duration ranging from 4 to 6 weeks.
 

With a Longrunner, you benefit from more cost-effective terms and an individual duration for your job listing ranging between 62 days and a maximum of 12 months.

Yes, with just 2 new job ads posted simultaneously, everyone benefits from discounts. This regulation does not apply to multiple extensions.
 

Weblaw and Lawjobs support social commitment. Therefore, NGOs and NPOs always benefit from free upgrades.
 

If you decide on a long-term collaboration with Lawjobs, you benefit from attractive prices when purchasing ad quotas. The quota packages start at 5, with the largest quota package offering 200 job ads at an unbeatable price.

Yes, you always have the option to change your job ad, for example if you notice that one or more phrases lead to an unexpectedly low number of applications, or if some information needs to be updated. It's free of charge.

You can either start off with the Gold or Platin option (more cost-effective variant) or choose to upgrade to Top Jobs / Special Box or Social Media Upgrade during the lifespan of your job ad.

This significantly optimizes the reach of your job ad. With an additional upgrade and placement of tax law or data protection jobs in a specialized publication (ASAonline or Weblaw Rundmail Datenschutz), you significantly increase your chances of finding a suitable candidate.
 

With your own employer page on Lawjobs or a «Lawjobs in an Interview», you also considerably increase your reach.

You can publish your job ad with photos and graphics. The information must be truthful and complete. You are responsible for ensuring that your job ads do not contain any illegal or immoral content and do not infringe upon third party rights. Weblaw assumes no liability.

Company logos appear both within and outside of the job ad, and are also easily recognizable on the portal.

If you wish, we can inform you about the number of views at the end of the ad's lifespan. It's free of charge.

Be sure to include your contact details in your job ad. Outside of the job ad, we provide job seekers with a clearly visible "Contact", "Apply online now" or "Apply now" button so they can immediately get in touch with you.

Contact us at any time, and we will take your job advertisement offline free of charge or extend it for you within the duration of 62 days after the initial activation for only CHF 540 excl. VAT.

After posting, you will typically receive an appropriate invoice (payment part with receipt and QR code) within a few days to weeks. Unless otherwise agreed, you have 30 days to settle the invoice in full.