The Legal department advises the administrative management and all organizational units of the city administration on legal issues. In addition, representation is also provided to courts, bailiffs and other external parties as required.

Unfortunately, legal advice and representation of other persons - in particular residents of the city - cannot be provided. Such advice is primarily provided by established lawyers, who may also provide representation in court. In cases of need, there is the possibility of obtaining legal aid from the local court or, in the case of legal proceedings, legal aid from the competent court.

The department also handles the insurance policies held by the city with insurance companies and institutions (e.g. liability, building, motor vehicle and own damage insurance).

All liability claims made against the city are also processed in this context. If someone has suffered damage as a result of the conduct of municipal staff - e.g. in a traffic accident - this damage can be reported to the Legal Department. In doing so, it is necessary to describe the course of the damage as precisely as possible, stating the place, time and actual course of events and also the extent of the damage. The name and contact details of the injured party must always be given.

Finally, the Legal Department is also responsible for the supervision of the registry office. This involves monitoring the activities of the municipal registry office and subjecting them to regular audits.