Administrative Law Judge

United Trading Group; Salt Lake City (UT); Hybrid; USD 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Full benefits package

Mentoring in the division

Job summary

The Utah Labor Commission seeks an experienced attorney to serve as an Administrative Law Judge in the Adjudication Division. This hybrid role requires at least two days in our downtown Salt Lake City office, handling workers' compensation, discrimination, and other contested matters with timely decisions.

You will read medical records, issue decisions within 60 days, and provide clear written orders, reflecting strong writing, analytical skills, and impartial judgment in a collaborative team

Qualifications

• A Juris Doctorate and active Utah State Bar membership are required.
• Hybrid work with minimum two days in Salt Lake City office.
• Background check is required.
• Experience with administrative hearings and workers' compensation, discrimination, and related areas is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct formal administrative hearings.
• Preside over witness examinations and evaluate evidence; issue written orders and rulings.
• Explain hearing procedures and manage continuances and discovery.
• Issue subpoenas and supervise pre-hearing conferences; facilitate decisions.

Skills

Strong writing

Case management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Legal knowledge

Education

Juris Doctorate

Active Utah State Bar

Job description

Administrative Law Judge

FT / PT Status – Full-Time
Benefits Eligibility–This position is eligible for a full benefits package.
Salary – $49 - $60 Hourly Wage
Remote Work / In-Office – Hybrid
Recruiter – Tehra Gorski | [e-mail] | 801-530-6030
Application Deadline – 9/16/2026*

*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. Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible.

Would you like an impactful position within the State of Utah? The State of Utah Labor Commission is looking for an experienced attorney to fill an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) vacancy in the Adjudication Division.

This is a hybrid work position requiring a minimum of two days in our downtown Salt Lake City office.

You will serve as an ALJ and will maintain a caseload of workers' compensation claims, contested workplace safety cases, employment and housing discrimination claims, and contested cases in which employers have been penalized for failure to maintain workers' compensation coverage. This is a writing and research-intensive position. You will be required to read medical records and issue decisions in a timely manner (60 days).

Key Responsibilities

Day-to-day responsibilities of this position:

• Conducting formal administrative hearings.
• Presiding over witness examinations and considering testimony and evidence that is presented. Issuing written orders, making rulings, and/or adjudicating administrative cases.
• Ruling on the admissibility of evidence, evaluating evidence, and making decisions on cases.
• Making final judgment with responsibility for the decision, including defending the decision in any legal proceedings.
• Explaining hearing procedures to litigants, attorneys, and others. Resolving procedural issues such as requests for continuances, as well as discovery issues.
• Issuing subpoenas, holding pre-hearing conferences, and approving settlement agreements.
• Providing consultation, making recommendations, giving appropriate advice, and/or facilitating decisions.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for an attorney with:

• 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.
• An inquisitive nature and open to continuously learning.
• The ability to get along well with peers and respect all coworkers as equals.
• A willingness to be mentored and enthusiastically accept tutelage.
• Strong analytical, communication, and legal skills.

Qualifications

Minimum or "day-one" qualifications:

• This is a hybrid work position requiring a minimum of two days in our downtown Salt Lake City office.
• A Juris Doctorate and active membership in the Utah State Bar are required.

Preferred or trainable/on-the-job qualifications:

At least three years of experience as a practicing attorney, and significant experience in the following areas:

• Litigation and trial.
• Administrative hearings.
• Utah Administrative Procedures Act (UAPA) and administrative rules.
• A strong preference will be given to applicants with significant experience presiding over formal administrative law hearings in Utah.
• A strong preference will also be given to applicants with significant experience presiding over formal administrative hearings in workers' compensation law, occupational safety and health law, and/or employment law.

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

In Utah, we believe hard work is important, but balance is essential. Finding work/life balance is a vital element to our culture. To find out more about WHY Utah, click here. 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 Adjudication Division provides a unique opportunity to work in a group environment with six ALJs. This great team allows for each ALJ to discuss legal concepts with the group and receive mentoring in the necessary areas of the law.

The Agency

Utah's workforce is one of its most valuable resources. The Labor Commission is responsible for ensuring safety and fairness in the workplace and fairness in housing. In addition to Administration, there are five divisions within the Labor Commission:

• Adjudication
• Antidiscrimination and Labor (UALD)
• Boiler, Elevator, and Coal Mine Safety
• Industrial Accidents
• Utah Occupational Safety and Health (UOSH)

Qualifications

(includes knowledge, skills, and abilities required upon entry into position and trainable