Request for Proposals: Administrative Law Judge Services

Kaysville City • Kaysville, UT

9d • Hybrid

About The Position

Kaysville City is seeking written proposals from qualified, independent attorneys to serve as the City's Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) or alternate ALJ. The ALJ will act as a neutral hearing officer for employee grievances, personnel-related disputes, and land use appeals. This is a competitive procurement process for independent contractor services. The role involves conducting impartial hearings, maintaining neutrality, coordinating with City staff while preserving independence, maintaining confidentiality, and issuing written findings within 45 days of hearing conclusion. An alternate ALJ may be selected if the primary ALJ is unavailable or has a conflict. The appointed individual(s) will serve for a two-year term with no limit on reappointments, subject to City Council approval. The selected ALJ will be an independent contractor, not an employee, and must maintain professional liability insurance.

Requirements

• Active license to practice law in Utah, in good standing.
• Demonstrated experience as an ALJ, hearing officer, arbitrator, or in a substantially similar quasi-judicial role.
• Working knowledge of Utah administrative law, due process requirements, and evidentiary practice.
• Ability to produce timely, well-reasoned written decisions.
• Availability to conduct hearings on an as-needed basis.
• Serve as an independent contractor, not an employee of the City.
• Maintain any required professional liability insurance.
• Comply with all applicable state and local laws.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with Utah land use law and municipal personnel/employment matters.

Responsibilities

• Conduct impartial hearings on employee grievances and disciplinary appeals in accordance with City's Personnel Policies and Procedures and Kaysville City Code Title 2, Chapter 8.
• Serve as the City's Appeal Authority for land use decisions, requests for variances, and appeals of related fees, consistent with Utah Municipal Land Use, Development and Management Act, Kaysville City Code Title 17, and Kaysville City Code Title 2, Chapter 8.
• Maintain neutrality and avoid actual or apparent conflicts of interest.
• Conduct hearings in person, remotely, or in a hybrid format as directed by the City.
• Coordinate scheduling and logistics with City staff while preserving decisional independence.
• Maintain confidentiality of records consistent with GRAMA and applicable law.
• Issue ruling / written findings within 45 days of the conclusion of the hearing.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level