The Utah Judicial Council is seeking applications for a lawyer who primarily represents plaintiffs to join the Model Utah Civil Jury Instructions Standing Committee.

About the Committee

The Committee develops clear and concise jury instructions that accurately reflect Utah law. The instructions use simple sentence structure and everyday words whenever possible.

The Committee consists of attorneys who represent both plaintiffs and defendants, district court judges, and a language expert. The Committee works in topic-based groups and meets monthly on the second Monday at 4:00 p.m. to discuss proposed instructions.

Committee Membership

• Term length: 3 years, with the possibility of reappointment (up to two terms maximum)

How to Apply

If you are interested in applying, please submit the following materials to Jace Willard (jacew@utcourts.gov) by February 12, 2025:

• A statement explaining your interest in the position
• A list of your current or past court committee assignments (if any)
• Your resume

We encourage lawyers who primarily represent plaintiffs to apply!