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Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers
23-1021.00·Legal·Job Zone 5
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.
14Tasks
18Tech Skills
9Technical Tools
Technology Skills
18 technologies · 9 technical tools
Technology Skills
Technical Tools
Adobe AcrobatMicrosoft AccessMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareIN DEMANDMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft WindowsMicrosoft WordSAP software
Other Technologies
Courtroom scheduling softwareEmail softwareInstant messaging softwareLexisNexisOnline databasesThomson Reuters WestlawVideoconferencing softwareWeb browser softwareWord processing software
Task Statements
12 core · 2 supplemental
Task Statements
Core Tasks
- Determine existence and amount of liability according to current laws, administrative and judicial precedents, and available evidence.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Recommend the acceptance or rejection of claims or compromise settlements according to laws, regulations, policies, and precedent decisions.
- Rule on exceptions, motions, and admissibility of evidence.
- Explain to claimants how they can appeal rulings that go against them.
- Confer with individuals or organizations involved in cases to obtain relevant information.
- Issue subpoenas and administer oaths in preparation for formal hearings.
Supplemental Tasks
- Schedule hearings.
- Conduct studies of appeals procedures in field agencies to ensure adherence to legal requirements and to facilitate determination of cases.
Top Skills
Ranked by importance score
Top Skills
Law and Government4.8
Reading Comprehension4.3
Active Listening4.3
Critical Thinking4.3
English Language4.1
Writing4.1
Judgment and Decision Making4.1
Speaking4.0
Social Perceptiveness3.9
Complex Problem Solving3.9
Customer and Personal Service3.9
Active Learning3.8
Monitoring3.6
Administrative3.4
Medicine and Dentistry3.3
Administration and Management3.3
Negotiation3.3
Time Management3.3
Persuasion3.0
Coordination3.0
Top Abilities
Ranked by importance score
Top Abilities
Written Comprehension4.3
Inductive Reasoning4.3
Oral Comprehension4.3
Deductive Reasoning4.1
Written Expression4.1
Problem Sensitivity4.0
Oral Expression4.0
Speech Clarity3.9
Near Vision3.8
Information Ordering3.8
Speech Recognition3.8
Selective Attention3.1
Category Flexibility3.1
Originality2.9
Fluency of Ideas2.9
Flexibility of Closure2.9
Speed of Closure2.8
Far Vision2.8
Time Sharing2.8
Memorization2.6
Work Activities
Ranked by importance score
Work Activities
Making Decisions and Solving Problems4.6
Getting Information4.6
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards4.4
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge4.3
Processing Information4.2
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events4.1
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others3.9
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others3.9
Analyzing Data or Information3.8
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates3.8
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work3.8
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public3.8
Communicating with People Outside the Organization3.8
Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People3.8
Performing Administrative Activities3.7
Documenting/Recording Information3.7
Working with Computers3.4
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships3.4
Scheduling Work and Activities3.1
Thinking Creatively3.1
Education, Training & Experience
Percentage of respondents reporting each level
Education, Training & Experience
Required Level of Education
Some College Courses11%
Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree)11%
Bachelor's Degree20%
Master's Degree1%
First Professional Degree - awarded for completion of a program that: requires at least 2 years of college work before entrance into the program, includes a total of at least 6 academic years of work to complete, and provides all remaining academic requirements to begin practice in a profession.14%
Doctoral Degree37%
Post-Doctoral Training5%
Related Work Experience
None2%
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years14%
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years36%
Over 4 years, up to and including 6 years16%
Over 6 years, up to and including 8 years15%
Over 8 years, up to and including 10 years7%
Over 10 years10%
On-Site or In-Plant Training
None15%
Up to and including 1 month10%
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months50%
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months11%
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year4%
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years9%
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years2%
On-the-Job Training
None or short demonstration7%
Anything beyond short demonstration, up to and including 1 month15%
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months22%
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months13%
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year33%
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years9%
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years2%