Administrative Law Judge

• A Juris Doctor is required.
• At least three years of experience practicing law is required.

Why You Should Join Our Team

This is an opportunity to make a difference for Utah citizens while being a pivotal part of a dynamic team. You will receive great health and retirement benefits, such as generous paid time off. Spend more time with your family and have a positive work life balance. Click here to view a summary of all the benefits we offer.

The Agency

• Conducts informal hearings and pre-hearing conferences by video, telephone, and in-person.

• Rules on the admissibility of evidence, evaluates evidence and makes decisions on cases.

• Makes determination of witness credibility.

• Resolves procedural issues and rules on objections to evidence or questions from counsel.

• Makes final judgment and issues written decision in a timely manner.

• Questions witnesses when necessary and considers testimony and evidence that is presented.

• Issues subpoenas, holds pre-hearing conferences, rules on other legal issues prior to hearing.

• Explains procedures and rules that apply to hearings to litigants, attorneys, and others.

• Accurately maintains files and records.

• Assists in other office duties as needed.

• Current members of the Utah State Bar.
• One year or more work experience in juvenile court or child welfare, Medicaid, and/or prior work experience as an Administrative Law Judge.
• Knowledge and experience in Health & Human Services Programs, litigation experience, judicial clerkships, or prior administrative law experience.

• a Juris Doctor and at least three years of experience practicing law are required 

• use logic to analyze or identify underlying principles, reasons, or facts associated with information or data to draw conclusions

• read, interpret and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies and/or procedures

• understand and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies and/or procedures

• understand and apply legal processes and procedures

• interpret and apply legal decisions

• evaluate information against a set of standards

• speak clearly, concisely and effectively; listen to, and understand information and ideas as presented verbally

• communicate information and ideas clearly and concisely in writing; read and understand information presented in writing

• speak before a group of people

• provide consultation, make recommendations, give appropriate advice, and/or facilitate decisions

• concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted

• give full attention to what other people are saying, take time to understand the points being made, ask questions as appropriate, and not interrupt at inappropriate times

• knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, file and record management, and other office procedures and terminology

• The position has hours Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., currently comprised of working from home and providing in-office coverage, and potentially handling in-person hearings in various areas of the state.

• Risks found in the typical office setting, which is adequately lighted, heated and ventilated, e.g., safe use of office equipment, avoiding trips and falls, observing fire regulations, etc.

• Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to perform the work; however, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying light items; driving an automobile, etc. Special physical demands are not required to perform the work.

• DHRM Promotional rules apply. 12 month probationary period required. 

• Effective July 1, 2021, State of Utah Employees must either reside in Utah or be in the process of relocating to within 30 days of their start date.

• Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

Salary : $42 - $63