Administrative Law Judge; ALJ Court Clerk

Join Summit County and build a rewarding career in one of Utah’s most beautiful mountain communities. Under the direction of the County Manager and/or designated supervisor, the Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) Court Clerk provides essential administrative, clerical, and case management support for Summit County’s Administrative Law Judge hearing processes involving county-issued citations. This position serves as the central coordinator for hearing scheduling, records management, case documentation, and interdepartmental communication to ensure due process, accurate recordkeeping, and timely resolution of cases.

Working closely with departments including Engineering, Planning, Code Enforcement, Rangers, the Sheriff’s Office, and Animal Control, the ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, professional, and committed to exceptional public service in a fast-paced and collaborative environment.
Job closes 06/03/2026 at 5:00pm Mountain Time.

Summit County is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.

$21.06 - $29.10

• High School Diploma or equivalent, plus relevant professional experience. Post secondary education is preferred but not required
  AND
• A minimum of six (6) months of records maintenance or comparable experience;
  AND
• Two (2) years of experience in court administration, legal support, case management, records management. or a related public- sector administrative role; OR
• An equivalent combination of education and experience.

• $0 Premium health and dental coverage options for you and your dependents
• Employer-paid Health Savings Account (HSA) contributions
• Employer-paid State of Utah retirement plan + 401(k) match
• Employer-paid life and disability insurance
• Confidential Employee Assistance Program for work-life support
• Generous PTO + paid holidays to maintain work-life balance
• Paid parental leave and dependent care support
• Opportunities for performance-based pay, career growth, and tuition reimbursement for professional development
• Wellness initiatives and recognition programs that celebrate your achievements

• Free Library Card at Summit County Libraries
• Fitness Discounts available at select County Locations
• Deer Valley Ski Passes
• Telecommuting Options
• Infants in the Workplace
• Dogs at Work
• Phone Reimbursement
• Paid Physical Activity

• Maintain the official calendar for all ALJ hearings.
• Schedule contested and default ALJ hearings and coordinate continuances as directed by the ALJ.
• Coordinate all aspects of hearings, including courtroom logistics, witness scheduling, materials and records, and availability of parties and counsel.
• Contact cited parties and witnesses and schedule their appearances.
• Interact regularly with the civil attorney assigned to ALJ Court to prepare for hearings.
• Interact regularly with the ALJ regarding scheduling, filings, rulings/orders, and court operations.

• Prepare and send hearing notices to all parties, the County Attorney’s Office, and appropriate County departments and offices.
• Accept, date-stamp, and maintain filings from parties, including motions and related documents.
• Accept draft subpoenas from parties, provide them to the ALJ for review and signature, and return signed or rejected subpoenas to the parties.
• Send decisions and orders to all parties, the County Attorney’s Office, and appropriate County departments after issuance by the ALJ.

• Attend and be present in the courtroom for all ALJ hearings.
• Ensure hearings are properly recorded and recordings are accurately maintained.
• Coordinate with designated staff to ensure recordings are uploaded to Box and made available to the ALJ.
• Handle, mark, secure, and maintain custody of all exhibits and evidence presented during hearings.
• Ensure exhibits are provided to the ALJ and uploaded to Box in…