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Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers

SOC 23-1021.00

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.

Zone 5 Legal

Skills

Knowledge

Job Zone

Green

Top Skills 8

Critical Thinking

4.4

Reading Comprehension

4.2

Active Listening

4.1

Writing

4.1

Complex Problem Solving

4.1

Judgment and Decision Making

4.1

Speaking

4.0

Monitoring

3.6

Knowledge Areas 8

Law and Government

4.7

English Language

4.3

Customer and Personal Service

3.3

Computers and Electronics

3.1

Psychology

3.1

Clerical

3.0

Administration and Management

3.0

Mathematics

2.8

Key Tasks

1Prepare written opinions and decisions.

2Monitor 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.

3Determine existence and amount of liability according to current laws, administrative and judicial precedents, and available evidence.

4Research and analyze laws, regulations, policies, and precedent decisions to prepare for hearings and to determine conclusions.

5Conduct hearings to review and decide claims regarding issues such as social program eligibility, environmental protection, or enforcement of health and safety regulations.

Also Known As

Adjudicator Administrative Hearing Officer Administrative Judge Administrative Law Judge Appeals Examiner Appeals Officer Appeals Referee Appellate Conferee Arbitrator Claims Adjudicator