District Court Commissioner - Debt Collection & Housing Action Division

State of Utah•Salt Lake City, UT

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Utah State Courts are seeking two experienced officials to serve as District Court Commissioners in the newly established Debt Collection and Housing Action Division. These positions will have statewide jurisdiction and will be based at the Matheson Courthouse in Salt Lake City. Division Commissioners are appointed by the Judicial Council and will report to the Board of District Court Judges. They will perform duties related to the Debt Collection and Housing Action Division of the District Court, adhering to the Code of Judicial Conduct and maintaining good standing with the Utah State Bar. Key responsibilities include managing cases, conducting hearings, making recommendations, and contributing to the efficiency of the division.

Requirements

Must be at least 25 years of age
Must be a citizen of the United States
Must be a resident of Utah for three (3) years preceding appointment
Must be a resident of Utah while serving as Commissioner
Must reside in the State of Utah
Member of the Utah State Bar in good standing
Must successfully pass a criminal history check
Employees hired for this recruitment will be subject to the Driver Eligibility standards

Responsibilities

Set pretrial conferences
Conduct settlement conferences
Refer appropriate cases to mediation where available
Make a record of parties’ settlement agreements
Review pleadings and status of discovery
Manage supplemental hearings and post-judgment collections, and certify cases ready for trial
Resolve objections to writs
Hold occupancy hearings and make recommendations
Help establish and strengthen the Division by providing recommendations to the District Court regarding caseflow management and court processes
Make recommendations to the District Court regarding any issue, including recommendations for entry of final judgment
Perform other division commissioner duties as assigned by the Board of District Court Judges