O*NET-SOC 23-1021.00
Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers
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.
From O*NET 30.3
Tasks
From O*NET 30.3, by importance, as O*NET OnLine lists them
Free · O*NET 30.3- Determine existence and amount of liability according to current laws, administrative and judicial precedents, and available evidence.Core7627
- 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.Core7623
- Prepare written opinions and decisions.Core7617
- Authorize payment of valid claims and determine method of payment.Core7624
- Conduct hearings to review and decide claims regarding issues, such as social program eligibility, environmental protection, or enforcement of health and safety regulations.Core7625
- Research and analyze laws, regulations, policies, and precedent decisions to prepare for hearings and to determine conclusions.Core7619
- Review and evaluate data on documents, such as claim applications, birth or death certificates, or physician or employer records.Core7618
- Recommend the acceptance or rejection of claims or compromise settlements according to laws, regulations, policies, and precedent decisions.Core7621
- Rule on exceptions, motions, and admissibility of evidence.Core7626
- Explain to claimants how they can appeal rulings that go against them.Core7622
- Schedule hearings.Supplemental21181
- Confer with individuals or organizations involved in cases to obtain relevant information.Core7620
- Issue subpoenas and administer oaths in preparation for formal hearings.Core7628
- Conduct studies of appeals procedures in field agencies to ensure adherence to legal requirements and to facilitate determination of cases.Supplemental7629
Technology Skills
From O*NET 30.3, 16 examples in 13 categories, 9 Hot Technology
Free · O*NET 30.3Document management software
- Adobe AcrobatHot Technology
Legal management software
- Courtroom scheduling software
Electronic mail software
- Email software
- Microsoft OutlookHot Technology
Information retrieval or search software
- LexisNexis
- Thomson Reuters Westlaw
Data base user interface and query software
- Microsoft AccessHot Technology
- Online databases
Spreadsheet software
- Microsoft ExcelHot Technology
Office suite software
- Microsoft Office softwareHot TechnologyIn Demand
Presentation software
- Microsoft PowerPointHot Technology
Operating system software
- Microsoft WindowsHot Technology
Word processing software
- Microsoft WordHot Technology
Enterprise resource planning ERP software
- SAP softwareHot Technology
Video conferencing software
- Videoconferencing software
Internet browser software
- Web browser software
Detailed Work Activities
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Free · O*NET 30.3Getting Information
Conduct hearings to investigate legal issues.
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Evaluate information related to legal matters in public or personal records.
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Research relevant legal materials to aid decision making.
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Interview claimants to get information related to legal proceedings.
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Analyzing Data or Information
Identify implications for cases from legal precedents or other legal information.
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Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Authorize payments to settle legal disputes.
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Make decisions in legal cases.
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Rule on admissibility of legal proceedings.
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Documenting/Recording Information
Prepare written decisions for legal proceedings.
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Prepare legal documents.
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Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
Coordinate legal schedules or activities.
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Direct courtroom activities or procedures.
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Providing Consultation and Advice to Others
Provide legal advice to clients.
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Performing Administrative Activities
Administer oaths to court participants.
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Job Zone
From O*NET 30.3
Free · O*NET 30.3Job Zone Five: Extensive Preparation Needed
Workforce Automation analysis, not part of the source
WFA coverage: AI skills for this job
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Equivalents
NICE work roles, with their DCWF equivalents
Mapped to this job by the ETO-CSET NICE/O*NET crosswalk (2024); roles from NICE Framework Components v2.2.0, DCWF equivalents from DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25)
Free · NICE Framework Components v2.2.0 and DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25)No NICE work role maps to this job.