Administrative Law Judge / Adjudicator / Hearing Officer

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.

O*NET reports this occupation under titles such as: Adjudications Specialist; Adjudicator; Administrative Hearings Officer; Administrative Judge; Administrative Law Judge; Appeals Examiner; Appeals Referee; Claims Adjudicator; Hearings Officer; Workers' Compensation Hearings Officer

Tasks

• 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.
• Conduct hearings to review and decide claims regarding issues, such as social program eligibility, environmental protection, or enforcement of health and safety regulations.
• Rule on exceptions, motions, and admissibility of evidence.
• Research and analyze laws, regulations, policies, and precedent decisions to prepare for hearings and to determine conclusions.
• Determine existence and amount of liability according to current laws, administrative and judicial precedents, and available evidence.
• Issue subpoenas and administer oaths in preparation for formal hearings.
• Explain to claimants how they can appeal rulings that go against them.
• Schedule hearings.
• Review and evaluate data on documents, such as claim applications, birth or death certificates, or physician or employer records.

Knowledge

• English Language
• Law and Government
• Administrative

Skills

• Reading Comprehension
• Active Listening
• Critical Thinking
• Writing
• Speaking
• Active Learning
• Monitoring
• Learning Strategies

Abilities

• Oral Comprehension
• Written Comprehension
• Deductive Reasoning
• Oral Expression
• Inductive Reasoning
• Written Expression
• Problem Sensitivity
• Information Ordering
• Speech Recognition
• Speech Clarity
• Near Vision
• Category Flexibility
• Selective Attention