Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, & Hearing Officers
Also called: Administrative Law Judge, Administrative Hearing Officer, Administrative Judge, Hearing Officer
What they do:
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.
On the job, you would:
- Prepare written opinions and decisions.
- 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.
Knowledge
Safety and Government
- law and government
Arts and Humanities
- English language
Business
- customer service
- administrative services
Engineering and Technology
- computers and electronics
Skills
Basic Skills
- thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem
- reading work related information
Problem Solving
- noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
People and Technology Systems
- thinking about the pros and cons of different options and picking the best one
Abilities
Verbal
- listen and understand what people say
- communicate by speaking
Ideas and Logic
- make general rules or come up with answers from lots of detailed information
- use rules to solve problems
Attention
- pay attention to something without being distracted
Personality
People interested in this work like activities that include
leading, making decisions, and business.
leading, making decisions, and business.
They do well at jobs that need:
- Integrity
- Self Control
- Dependability
- Attention to Detail
- Analytical Thinking
- Stress Tolerance
Technology
Examples of the technology used in this career will be available soon.
Education
doctoral/professional degree or
bachelor's degree
usually needed
bachelor's degree
usually needed
These apprenticeships may have sponsors in your area:
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Job Outlook
New job opportunities are less likely in the future.
$85,190
per year, on average
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