District Court Commissioner - Debt Collection & Housing Action Division

About the Role

The Utah State Courts seek two experienced officials to serve as District Court Commissioners (Division Commissioner) in the newly established Debt Collection and Housing Action Division. These positions have statewide jurisdiction and will be housed within the Matheson Courthouse, located in Salt Lake City.

Responsibilities

Division Commissioners are appointed by the Judicial Council. Under the direction of the Board of District Court Judges, Division Commissioners will perform duties consistent with Utah Code 78A-5-103 (Effective 1/1/2027) pertaining to the Debt Collection and Housing Action Division of the District Court including:

• 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 makes 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

Requirements

• Must be at least 25 years of age
• A citizen of the United States
• A resident of Utah for three (3) years preceding appointment
• A resident of Utah while serving as Commissioner
• Member of the Utah State Bar in good standing
• Successful candidates will adhere to the Code of Judicial Conduct
• Must successfully pass a criminal history check
• Subject to Driver Eligibility standards

Pay

$97.24 hourly / $203,037 annually

Schedule

Full-time, FLSA-exempt, at-will positions. These positions are projected to begin in November 2026.

Benefits

This position is eligible for a full benefits package, including medical, dental, life, and long-term disability insurance, education assistance, a retirement plan, paid parental and postpartum recovery leave, plus paid leave to include annual, sick, and holiday pay.

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