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Careers / Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers |
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| Summary Description |
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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. |
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Adjudicator |
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Administrative Hearing Officer |
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Administrative Judge |
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Administrative Law Judge |
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Appeals Examiner |
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Appeals Officer |
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Appeals Referee |
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Appellate Conferee |
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Arbitrator |
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Claims Adjudicator |
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Claims Examiner |
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Clinical Appeals Reviewer |
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Commissioner |
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County Ordinary |
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Disability Hearing Officer |
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Disciplinary Hearing Officer |
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Employment Program Representative |
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Hearing Examiner |
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Hearing Officer |
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Housing Court Judge |
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Judge |
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Justice of the Peace |
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Legal Activity Adjudicator |
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Ordinary |
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Parole Hearing Officer |
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Referee |
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Social Security Administrative Law Judge |
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Social Services Analyst |
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Surrogate |
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Traffic Court Referee |
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Unemployment Claims Adjudicator |
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US Administrative Law Judge (United States Administrative Law Judge) |
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Veteran Appeals Reviewer |
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Workers' Compensation Claims Examiner |
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Workers' Compensation Commissioner |
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Workers' Compensation Hearings Officer |
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Workers' Compensation Magistrate |
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Workforce Advisor |
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| Job Tasks |
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Prepare written opinions and decisions.
- Prepare written decisions for legal proceedings.
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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.
- Direct courtroom activities or procedures.
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Determine existence and amount of liability according to current laws, administrative and judicial precedents, and available evidence.
- Make decisions in legal cases.
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Research and analyze laws, regulations, policies, and precedent decisions to prepare for hearings and to determine conclusions.
- Evaluate information related to legal matters in public or personal records.
- Research relevant legal materials to aid decision making.
- Identify implications for cases from legal precedents or other legal information.
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Conduct hearings to review and decide claims regarding issues such as social program eligibility, environmental protection, and enforcement of health and safety regulations.
- Conduct hearings to investigate legal issues.
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Review and evaluate data on documents, such as claim applications, birth or death certificates, and physician or employer records.
- Evaluate information related to legal matters in public or personal records.
- Research relevant legal materials to aid decision making.
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Recommend the acceptance or rejection of claims or compromise settlements according to laws, regulations, policies, and precedent decisions.
- Provide legal advice to clients.
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Rule on exceptions, motions, and admissibility of evidence.
- Rule on admissibility of legal proceedings.
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Confer with individuals or organizations involved in cases to obtain relevant information.
- Interview claimants to get information related to legal proceedings.
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Issue subpoenas and administer oaths in preparation for formal hearings.
- Prepare legal documents.
- Administer oaths to court participants.
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Authorize payment of valid claims and determine method of payment.
- Authorize payments to settle legal disputes.
- Make decisions in legal cases.
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Conduct studies of appeals procedures in field agencies to ensure adherence to legal requirements and to facilitate determination of cases.
- Research relevant legal materials to aid decision making.
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Explain to claimants how they can appeal rulings that go against them.
- Provide legal advice to clients.
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| Work Activities |
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| Getting Information —
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources. |
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| Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards —
Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards. |
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| Making Decisions and Solving Problems —
Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems. |
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| Analyzing Data or Information —
Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts. |
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| Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People —
Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people. |
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| Processing Information —
Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data. |
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| Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge —
Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job. |
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| Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events —
Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events. |
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| Interacting With Computers —
Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information. |
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| Communicating with Persons Outside Organization —
Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail. |
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| Performing for or Working Directly with the Public —
Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests. |
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| Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others —
Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used. |
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| Documenting/Recording Information —
Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form. |
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| Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates —
Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person. |
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| Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings —
Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems. |
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| Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships —
Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time. |
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| Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others —
Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others. |
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| Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work —
Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work. |
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| Thinking Creatively —
Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions. |
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| Performing Administrative Activities —
Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork. |
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| Scheduling Work and Activities —
Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others. |
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| Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others —
Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks. |
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| Provide Consultation and Advice to Others —
Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics. |
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| Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates —
Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance. |
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| Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information —
Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity. |
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| Developing Objectives and Strategies —
Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them. |
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| Selling or Influencing Others —
Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or actions. |
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| Developing and Building Teams —
Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members. |
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| Training and Teaching Others —
Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others. |
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| Coaching and Developing Others —
Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills. |
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| Assisting and Caring for Others —
Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients. |
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| Interesting Fact |
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| The U.S. industry whose workers have the lowest unemployment rate is Government (2.8%). |
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