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Employment Percentage
3.135888502
SOC ID
23-1021
SOC Title
Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers
ONET ID
23-1021.00
ONET Concat ID
23102100
Median Salary
107620.3
Ed Level High School
0
Ed Level Certificate
0
Ed Level Some College
11.22
Ed Level Associates
11.22
Ed Level Bachelors
19.950001
Ed Level Masters
15.19
Ed Level Doctors
42.419998
Typical Ed Level
a Doctoral degree or more
Career 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.
Core 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.
  • Determine existence and amount of liability according to current laws, administrative and judicial precedents, and available evidence.
  • 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.
Start Annual Earnings
60352.56
Top Annual Earnings
179976.45
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