A Day In The Life
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Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers
Average
$98,190
ANNUAL
$47.21
HOURLY
Entry Level
$49,390
ANNUAL
$23.75
HOURLY
Mid Level
$97,360
ANNUAL
$46.81
HOURLY
Expert Level
$170,310
ANNUAL
$81.88
HOURLY
Supporting Programs
Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers
Projected Jobs
Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers
220
Projected job openings through 2030
Top Expected Tasks
Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers
01
Determine existence and amount of liability according to current laws, administrative and judicial precedents, and available evidence.
02
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.
03
Prepare written opinions and decisions.
04
Authorize payment of valid claims and determine method of payment.
05
Conduct hearings to review and decide claims regarding issues, such as social program eligibility, environmental protection, or enforcement of health and safety regulations.
06
Research and analyze laws, regulations, policies, and precedent decisions to prepare for hearings and to determine conclusions.
07
Review and evaluate data on documents, such as claim applications, birth or death certificates, or physician or employer records.
08
Recommend the acceptance or rejection of claims or compromise settlements according to laws, regulations, policies, and precedent decisions.
09
Rule on exceptions, motions, and admissibility of evidence.
10
Explain to claimants how they can appeal rulings that go against them.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
Law and Government
KNOWLEDGE
English Language
KNOWLEDGE
Customer and Personal Service
KNOWLEDGE
Administrative
KNOWLEDGE
Medicine and Dentistry
SKILL
Active Listening
SKILL
Critical Thinking
SKILL
Reading Comprehension
SKILL
Judgment and Decision Making
SKILL
Writing
ABILITY
Inductive Reasoning
ABILITY
Oral Comprehension
ABILITY
Written Comprehension
ABILITY
Deductive Reasoning
ABILITY
Written Expression
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