# 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.

- Code: 23-1021.00 (O*NET-SOC; SOC 2018 23-1021)
- Family: [Legal](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations#family-23), one of its 8 occupations
- Tasks: 14 tasks (12 core and 2 supplemental)
- Page: https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/23-1021.00
- JSON: https://foundation.org.ai/data/tasks/23-1021.00.json

## What the work is made of

1. Determine existence and amount of liability according to current laws, administrative and judicial precedents, and available evidence.  
   Core task · Task 7627 · Rated by 77 people who do the job, August 2020
2. 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.  
   Core task · Task 7623 · Rated by 75 people who do the job, August 2020
3. Prepare written opinions and decisions.  
   Core task · Task 7617 · Rated by 75 people who do the job, August 2020
4. Authorize payment of valid claims and determine method of payment.  
   Core task · Task 7624 · Rated by 77 people who do the job, August 2020
5. Conduct hearings to review and decide claims regarding issues, such as social program eligibility, environmental protection, or enforcement of health and safety regulations.  
   Core task · Task 7625 · Rated by 77 people who do the job, August 2020
6. Research and analyze laws, regulations, policies, and precedent decisions to prepare for hearings and to determine conclusions.  
   Core task · Task 7619 · Rated by 76 people who do the job, August 2020
7. Review and evaluate data on documents, such as claim applications, birth or death certificates, or physician or employer records.  
   Core task · Task 7618 · Rated by 75 people who do the job, August 2020
8. Recommend the acceptance or rejection of claims or compromise settlements according to laws, regulations, policies, and precedent decisions.  
   Core task · Task 7621 · Rated by 75 people who do the job, August 2020
9. Rule on exceptions, motions, and admissibility of evidence.  
   Core task · Task 7626 · Rated by 74 people who do the job, August 2020
10. Explain to claimants how they can appeal rulings that go against them.  
   Core task · Task 7622 · Rated by 75 people who do the job, August 2020
11. Confer with individuals or organizations involved in cases to obtain relevant information.  
   Core task · Task 7620 · Rated by 75 people who do the job, August 2020
12. Issue subpoenas and administer oaths in preparation for formal hearings.  
   Core task · Task 7628 · Rated by 75 people who do the job, August 2020
13. Schedule hearings.  
   Supplemental task · Task 21181 · Rated by 76 people who do the job, August 2020
14. Conduct studies of appeals procedures in field agencies to ensure adherence to legal requirements and to facilitate determination of cases.  
   Supplemental task · Task 7629 · Rated by 77 people who do the job, August 2020

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## Where this comes from

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