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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

Adjudications Specialist
Adjudicator
Administrative Hearings Officer
Administrative Judge
Administrative Law Judge

Appeals Examiner
Appeals Referee
Claims Adjudicator
Hearings Officer
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, or 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, or physician or employer records.
Rule on exceptions, motions, and admissibility of evidence.
Schedule hearings.

Detailed Work Activities

Administer oaths to court participants.
Authorize payments to settle legal disputes.
Conduct hearings to investigate legal issues.
Coordinate legal schedules or activities.
Direct courtroom activities or procedures.
Evaluate information related to legal matters in public or personal records.
Identify implications for cases from legal precedents or other legal information.
Interview claimants to get information related to legal proceedings.
Make decisions in legal cases.
Prepare legal documents.
Prepare written decisions for legal proceedings.
Provide legal advice to clients.
Research relevant legal materials to aid decision making.
Rule on admissibility of legal proceedings.