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Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers - 23-1021.00

O*NET-SOC Description

Conduct hearings to recommend or make decisions on claims concerning government programs or other government-related matters. Determine liability, sanctions, or penalties, or recommend the acceptance or rejection of claims or settlements.

Sample of Reported Job Titles

  • Administrative Law Judge
  • Administrative Hearing Officer
  • Administrative Judge
  • Hearing Officer
  • Adjudicator
  • Claims Adjudicator
  • Appeals Examiner
  • Appeals Referee
  • Judge
  • Workers' Compensation Hearings Officer

SOC Occupation Groups

23-0000 Legal Occupations
23-1000 Lawyers, Judges, and Related Workers
23-1020 Judges, Magistrates, and Other Judicial Workers
23-1021.00 Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers

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Tasks

  • Authorize payment of valid claims and determine method of payment.
  • Conduct hearings to review and decide claims regarding issues such as social program eligibility, environmental protection, and enforcement of health and safety regulations.
  • Conduct studies of appeals procedures in field agencies to ensure adherence to legal requirements and to facilitate determination of cases.
  • Confer with individuals or organizations involved in cases to obtain relevant information.
  • Determine existence and amount of liability according to current laws, administrative and judicial precedents, and available evidence.
  • Explain to claimants how they can appeal rulings that go against them.
  • Issue subpoenas and administer oaths in preparation for formal hearings.
  • Monitor and direct the activities of trials and hearings to ensure that they are conducted fairly and that courts administer justice while safeguarding the legal rights of all involved parties.
  • Prepare written opinions and decisions.
  • Recommend the acceptance or rejection of claims or compromise settlements according to laws, regulations, policies, and precedent decisions.
  • Research and analyze laws, regulations, policies, and precedent decisions to prepare for hearings and to determine conclusions.
  • Review and evaluate data on documents, such as claim applications, birth or death certificates, and physician or employer records.
  • Rule on exceptions, motions, and admissibility of evidence.

Detailed Work Activities

  • analyze data to discover facts in case
  • analyze existing evidence or facts
  • analyze legal questions
  • apply court rules or strategy
  • apply legal concepts to medical reports or documents
  • communicate technical information
  • conduct legal hearings
  • determine liability
  • determine whether evidence is admissible
  • follow confidentiality procedures
  • follow court operation procedures
  • follow professional ethics principles in law practice
  • follow rules of evidence procedures in legal setting
  • interpret employee's medical evaluations
  • judge criminal or civil cases
  • make presentations
  • organize legal information or records
  • participate in appeals hearings
  • recommend claim action
  • understand legal terminology
  • use administrative law
  • use case logic or precedent
  • use conflict resolution techniques
  • use interviewing procedures
  • use knowledge of judicial system
  • use knowledge of legal procedural rules
  • use public speaking techniques
  • use research methodology procedures in legal cases or issues
  • verify investigative information
  • write legal correspondence
  • write legal documents

Military Crosswalk Titles

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Apprenticeship Crosswalk Titles

  • Medicaid Disability Claims Adjudicator

DOT Crosswalk Titles

  • Adjudicator
  • Appeals Referee
  • Appeals Reviewer, Veteran
  • Claims Adjudicator
  • Hearing Officer