Administrative Law Judge

State of Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); Hybrid; USD 59,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Job summary

State of Utah is hiring an Administrative Law Judge in Salt Lake City for presiding over formal and informal proceedings across securities, real estate, medical licensing, and consumer protection.

Role requires a Juris Doctor and Utah Bar admission, offers a hybrid in-office/telework schedule after training, with a strong emphasis on written decisions and case management. Competitive benefits apply.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree is required.
• Active membership in good standing with the Utah State Bar.

Responsibilities

• Ruling on evidentiary issues and pre-trial motions.
• Conducting pre-hearing conferences.
• Issuing subpoenas.
• Conducting hearings with written/oral testimony and cross-examination.
• Maintaining an organized hearing calendar.
• Reviewing briefs.
• Preparing and issuing written findings of fact and conclusions of law.
• Ruling on admissibility of evidence and resolving procedural issues.

Skills

Ethical integrity

Self-starter

Written communication

Legal experience

Impartial

Writing skills

Education

Juris Doctor degree

Utah Bar admission

Job description

• A Juris Doctor degree is required.

FT / PT Status – Full-Time

Benefits Eligibility – This position is eligible for a full benefits package.

Salary – $43 - $54 Hourly Wage

Remote Work / In-Office – Hybrid

Application Deadline – 10/1/2026*

• This job posting may close at any time after the minimum advertising period of three (3) business days has passed, should a sufficient applicant pool be received.

Are you an experienced attorney looking for an impactful position that allows for work life balance? The Department of Commerce needs to fill an Administrative Law Judge position.

• After an in-office training period, this is a hybrid remote position that allows for up to 3 days of telework, if eligibility requirements are met.

As the Administrative Law Judge you will preside over formal and informal administrative proceedings brought on behalf of the Department of Commerce. The subject matter of cases ranges from securities to real estate, medical licensing, and consumer protection. You will see cases involving allegations of deception, statutory violations, or professional misconduct by licensees or businesses.

Key Responsibilities

Day-to-day responsibilities of this position may include, but not be limited to the following:

• Ruling on evidentiary issues and pre-trial motions.
• Conducting pre-hearing conferences.
• Issuing subpoenas.
• Conducting hearings (which may include written and/or oral testimony and cross-examination).
• Maintaining an organized hearing calendar.
• Reviewing briefs.
• Preparing and issuing written findings of fact and conclusions of law.
• Conducting, or representing agency at, formal or informal hearings.
• Ruling on the admissibility of evidence, evaluating evidence and making decisions on cases.
• Explaining differences between hearing and civil procedures to litigants, attorneys and others. Resolving procedural issues such as requests for continuances.
• Establishing witness lists, holding pre-hearing conferences, selecting and utilizing subject matter experts.
• Making final judgment with responsibility for decisions, including defending decisions in any legal proceedings.
• Questioning witnesses and considering testimony and evidence that is presented.
• Issuing written orders, making rulings and/or adjudicating administrative cases.
• Providing consultation, making recommendations, giving appropriate advice, and/or facilitating decisions.

Ideal Candidate

Our Model Candidate Will Have

• Ethical integrity.
• A self-starter attitude and the ability to operate independently.
• Clear communication skills, both verbally and in writing.
• Experience applying the law to the facts of the case, and issuing legally sufficient decisions in a timely manner.
• The ability to be neutral/impartial, open-minded, and courteous with parties.
• Exceptional writing and case management skills.

Qualifications

Minimum or "day-one" qualifications:

• A Juris Doctor degree is required.
• Active membership in good standing with the Utah State Bar.

Preferred Or Trainable/on-the-job Qualifications

• Litigation experience or experience representing a government agency.
• Administrative hearings.
• Utah Administrative Procedures Act (UAPA) and administrative rules.
• Government Records Access and Management Act (GRAMA) experience.

About The Role

Location – 160 East 300 South

Salt Lake City, Utah, 84111

United States

Background Check Required – You must successfully pass a criminal history check.

Drug Test Required – No

Schedule Code – B - Competitive Career Service

Why You Should Join Our Team

Benefits

In Utah, we believe hard work is important, but balance is essential. Finding work/life balance is a vital element to our culture. Other benefits may include:

• Job Stability: Enjoy the security and reliability of employment within a well-established organization.
• Career Growth: Develop valuable skills and gain opportunities for leadership within a large organization.
• Meaningful Work: Contribute to an important service that benefits the community and supports organizational goals.
• Supportive Work Environment: Be part of a team that values cooperation, strong work ethics, and mutual support.

The Agency

The Department of Commerce is the licensing and registration agency for Utah's professional and business community. Its mission is to strengthen trust in Utah’s commercial activities through education, licensing, enforcement, and regulation. We provide oversight of business registrations, trademarks, Uniform Commercial Code filings, professional and occupational licensing, consumer protection, public utilities, securities, real estate and residential mortgage lending. Please visit our website for more information about our agency.

Supplemental Information

• Top applicants may be asked to participate in a writing exercise.
• Classification: Administrative Law Judge I (#85010).
• Please note, a position's eligibility for remote work is established by agency management and is subject to change at their discretion at any time and for any reason.
• Effective July 1, 2021, in-state work rules require all work to be performed while physically within the state’s borders.
• 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.

EEO Statement

The State of Utah is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. For accommodations, please contact [phone].