Applications are now being accepted for a justice court judge position in South Salt Lake, Utah. This vacancy arises due to the impending resignation of Judge Ryan Richards, who will step down on or before December 31, 2024.
To qualify for the judgeship in Salt Lake County, candidates must meet several criteria: they must be at least 25 years old, a U.S. citizen, and a resident of Utah for at least three years. Additionally, they must hold a law degree that qualifies them to apply for bar admission in any state within the United States. Residency requirements also stipulate that applicants should reside in Salt Lake County, an adjacent county, or the judicial district where the justice court is located either upon appointment or shortly thereafter.
Detailed information regarding judicial retention and performance evaluation can be found on the Utah State Court’s website under employment opportunities. Interested candidates must complete an application form available at www.utcourts.gov/admin/jobs. The salary range for this position is between $149,730 and $192,510 annually, inclusive of benefits. For more details about working for South Salt Lake, contact Jen Hill at (801) 412-3215.
The deadline for applications is Friday, October 11, 2024, by 5 p.m., and submissions should be directed to Jim Peters at the Administrative Office of the Courts, P.O. Box 140241, Salt Lake City, UT 84114-0241. Late applications will not be considered. For inquiries about the justice courts or the application process, email Jim Peters at jamesp@utcourts.gov.
According to Utah law, the Judicial Nominating Commission is required to submit three to five nominees to Mayor Cherie Wood of South Salt Lake within 45 days of its initial meeting. Mayor Wood then has 30 days to select a finalist whose appointment must be ratified by the South Salt Lake City Council and certified by the Utah Judicial Council.
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