Applications are now open for a full-time justice court judge position in West Jordan, Utah. The role will replace Judge Ronald Kunz, who is set to retire in January.
Candidates for the position must meet several criteria: they must be at least 25 years old, a U.S. citizen, a resident of Utah for at least three years, and hold a law degree that qualifies them to apply for admission to any state bar in the United States. Additionally, applicants need to be residents of Salt Lake County or an adjacent county or judicial district either upon appointment or within a reasonable time afterward.
Details on judicial retention and performance evaluation can be found on the Utah State Court’s website under employment opportunities. Interested individuals must complete an application for judicial office form available on the court’s website. The salary range for this position is $149,730 to $192,510 per year and includes benefits.
For further information about working for West Jordan, potential applicants can contact Kassie Draper, Human Resource Generalist, via email at Kassie.Draper@westjordan.utah.gov or by phone at (801) 569-5038.
The deadline for applications is Friday, November 1, 2024, at 5 p.m., and they should be directed to Jim Peters at the Administrative Office of the Courts. Applications received after the deadline will not be considered. For questions regarding the justice courts or the application process, email Jim Peters at jamesp@utcourts.gov.
According to Utah law, the Judicial Nominating Commission must submit three to five nominees to West Jordan Mayor Dirk Burton within 45 days of its first meeting. Mayor Burton will then have 30 days to select a finalist whose selection must be ratified by the West Jordan City Council and certified by the Utah Judicial Council.