Three young newcomers

Invisible heroes keep our justice system running

Paula Kreindl, Carina Lugstein and Luca Herain try to get others interested in a job at the court.(Bild: © Harald Dostal / 2024)

You don't necessarily need a high school diploma or a degree to get a job at the regional court in Linz. Although not as a lawyer or judge, there are many more professions in the background. Three young newcomers talk about their work in the judiciary. 

Very few of them want to end up in court, but some go to work there every day. But they are not just lawyers or judges. There are many more jobs in the background: "I work in the presidium, which is like a secretariat. I'm mainly responsible for personnel and judicial administration. So that means I take care of all the administration," says Carina Lugstein about her job.

"Before that, I didn't even know that you could work in the justice system. I came across the profession quite by chance through an acquaintance." The 21-year-old previously completed her A-levels at HAK Wels and has now been working in the support area of the Presidium for almost three years.

A school-leaving certificate is not a must
However, a school-leaving certificate is not a must. The court also offers an apprenticeship with a school-leaving certificate, which Luca Herain, for example, has taken up. Luca is 25 years old and works in IT at the regional court in Linz. Paula Kreindl, who works in support in the criminal division, also completed her apprenticeship there and has been a permanent fixture ever since.

Home office and flexitime
"I really like the job because it never gets boring. It's simply extremely varied and exciting. You get to see so much of the court," reports Carina Lugstein. Working from home and flexitime are also two advantages of the job for her.